Transforming lives through learning …the importance of being collaborative – from an educational perspective... Dr Bill Maxwell, Chief Executive

Transforming lives through learning 6-13 months in problem-solving ability months in expressive vocabulary In Scotland today, at age 5, the gap between children from the most advantaged and most disadvantaged families is already: Source: Bradshaw, P. (2011) Growing Up in Scotland (2011) Changes in child cognitive ability in the pre-school years Edinburgh; Scottish Government

Transforming lives through learning gap persists through primary into secondary stages 30% most disadvantaged 30% most advantaged P4 P7 S2

Transforming lives through learning Attainment (average tariff score) for school leavers in 2010/11 by social deprivation (SIMD decile of home address)

Transforming lives through learning Attainment (average tariff score) for school leavers in 2010/11 by social deprivation (SIMD decile of home address) approx. equivalent: 8 Standard General level (8 ‘4’s) 4 Intermediate 2s : grade C and D

Transforming lives through learning the 80/20 rule schools (or health or social work etc.) cannot resolve inequity on their own A strong commitment to cross-sectoral, inter- disciplinary working must be at the heart of any sustainable way forward

Transforming lives through learning...along with a passionate commitment to evaluation driving a virtuous cycle of evidence-based improvement across Scotland

Transforming lives through learning Inspection/review and evaluation - from EY centres to CPPs and LAs Identifying, promoting and sharing innovation Informing policy with evidence and advice guidance on pedagogy, curriculum and assessment – from pre-birth onwards Promoting training and CPD for practitioners and leaders Building capacity for self-evaluation and improvement planning Education Scotland support

Transforming lives through learning and remember... without data, you are just another person with an opinion.... (Andreas Schleicher, OECD)

Transforming lives through learning Transforming lives through learning good conference, good luck and happy collaborating....