Pupils impacted by poverty will receive further support to succeed in their studies through a continued £43 million investment this year. The Scottish Government funding will be distributed to local councils for strategic approaches to closing the poverty-related attainment gap.
This funding will provide support to schools through the recruitment of additional teachers, support staff and family link workers, as well as enhanced professional learning for teachers and school leaders.
The funding is part of the £1.75 billion Scottish Attainment Challenge which has been running for the past decade and forms a key part of the Scottish Government’s commitment to ensure every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential, regardless of background.
The funding announcement coincides with a newly-published report highlighting how the Scottish Government’s work to close the poverty-related attainment gap is having a positive impact on children and young people’s education and overall wellbeing.
The £43 million is being provided this year through the Strategic Equity Fund.
The Attainment Scotland Fund Evaluation Case Study Research has today been published alongside a Children and Young People’s Research Briefing.
The 2025 Pupil Equity Funding Report sets out how Pupil Equity Funding is improving outcomes for children and young people impacted by poverty.