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Data guide: Primary schools and early learning and childcare settings

Last Updated
17 December 2025
Source
Education Scotland

Resource Tags

Content Types:

Guidance

Relevant Driver(s):

2. Developing accountability and transparency 4. Using evidence and experience

Specific Action(s):

2C. Collect and use diversity data 4A. Collect and analyse equality data consistently 4B. Engage with lived experience and work meaningfully with communities

Implementation Levels:

Development

Prior Knowledge Required:

Basic

Organisation Size:

Large Medium Small

Sector:

Education

Role:

Education Professionals

Resource content

A practical guide helping education staff gather and analyse data on gender differences in pupils’ choices, attainment, behaviour and wellbeing to tackle gender imbalances in primary schools and early years settings.

To get the most from this resource

To get the most from this resource:

  • Pair with intervention strategies to address identified gender patterns, as the resource focuses on data gathering rather than action.
  • Ensure staff training on gender-sensitive data analysis techniques to improve accessibility.
  • Create regular reporting cycles to track progress over time and enhance accountability measures.
  • Link findings to broader equality outcomes and action planning to strengthen the strategic approach.

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