93% of young people leaving school in Dumfries & Galloway are going on to positive destinations of work, training or study, new figures show – as the number of school leavers in positive destinations across Scotland reaches a record high.
24.9 of school leavers in Dumfries & Galloway in 2014/15 went on to higher or further education, while 28.9% found work. The combined number of young people going on to positive destinations in Dumfries & Galloway is at a record high – and a significant increase from the 87.7% in 2009/10.
The number of young people in positive destinations in Dumfries & Galloway was higher than the national average.
Commenting, Local MSP Emma Harper said:
“It’s excellent news that 93% of young people in Dumfries & Galloway are going on to a positive destination after leaving school – with most continuing in education or training.
“With record numbers of young people across Scotland in positive destinations, young people in Dumfries and Galloway have exceeded the national average.
“While these figures are hugely encouraging, there is more to do. We have put improving attainment at schools at the heart of our plans for government and closing the attainment gap between young people from our most and least deprived areas is our priority over the next five years.”
