In brief...Mr McConnell says new performance

Mr McConnell says new performance measures must be introduced to ensure the education system is delivering improvement. Speaking at the conference 'Raising Standards in Scottish Schools' in Glasgow last week, he said, 'I want the children in Craigneuk, in my constituency, to have the same chance to succeed as those in the leafy suburbs of Glasgow. To do that, we need a national and local focus on standards and attainment, targeted at those who need support most. But we also need a new atmosphere in our schools. At last we have the resources, and both the pay and conditions agreement,...