It is never enough for politicians to reach the right conclusions. They must also communicate the conclusions they have reached with clarity and in a manner which rings true. That is especially true when discussing education.
Angela Constance, Scotland’s cabinet secretary for education, experienced a barrage of criticism after recent comments on literacy standards in Scottish schools. These follow the Scottish Survey of Literacy and Numeracy, which found literacy levels in Scottish schools in decline. The same survey last year showed a drop in numeracy levels.
“The results ... show that we need to step up the pace of change. Frankly, it’s not good enough that some children appear to be doing less well in basic skills the older they get.
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