Prescribing the minimum annual number of learning hours: consultation

This consultation sets out Ministers’ proposal to set in law the minimum

number of learning hours provided in public and grant aided schools, and invites

views on this proposal and its implementation.


10. Consultation Questions

1. Should the Scottish Government set in law the minimum learning hours pupils in Scotland should receive?

Yes, no, not sure

2. Do you agree that the minimum annual learning hours should be 950 hours for primary schools?

Yes, no, not sure

3. Do you agree that the minimum annual learning hours should be 1045 hours for secondary schools?

Yes, no, not sure

4. Do you agree with the suggested definition of learning hours set out at paragraph 2.1 above?

Yes, no, not sure

5. Apart from the exemptions outlined in this paper are there any other circumstances where a variation to the number of learning hours provided may be needed?

6. Are there any further views you wish to share regarding this proposal?

Contact

Email: learninghoursconsultation@gov.scot

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