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Adult literacy skills in Scotland 'on a par with most advanced economies'

13 August 2010

Adult literacy skills in Scotland are equal to those seen in the world's most advanced economies, it has been revealed.

According to the Scottish Survey of Adult Literacies 2009, only 3.6 per cent of Scots have very poor literacy skills.

The results of the survey will inform the government's Literacy Action Plan, which is due for publication this autumn.

Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning Michael Russell MSP said: "Literacy is an essential skill to unlock learning and lead to improved life chances, so today's publication, which highlights robust levels of literacy in Scotland, should be welcomed."

Although the findings of the survey are encouraging, the government must not be complacent on this issue, he added.

In related news, the government's first ever Engage for Education event took place earlier this week, giving teachers, parents and students the opportunity to voice their opinions on issues related to education.

Adult literacy skills in Scotland are equal to those seen in the world's most advanced economies, it has been revealed.

According to the Scottish Survey of Adult Literacies 2009, only 3.6 per cent of Scots have very poor literacy skills.

The results of the survey will inform the government's Literacy Action Plan, which is due for publication this autumn.

Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning Michael Russell MSP said: "Literacy is an essential skill to unlock learning and lead to improved life chances, so today's publication, which highlights robust levels of literacy in Scotland, should be welcomed."

Although the findings of the survey are encouraging, the government must not be complacent on this issue, he added.

In related news, the government's first ever Engage for Education event took place earlier this week, giving teachers, parents and students the opportunity to voice their opinions on issues related to education.