A new campaign to improve literacy and numeracy in schools will help ensure "no child is left behind", First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said.

The Read Write Count campaign is aimed at youngsters in the first three years of primary school.

Ms Sturgeon spoke to pupils, parents and teachers at Castleview Primary School in Edinburgh about the work already being done to improve literacy.

The First Minister, who also joined primary two youngsters at their Christmas party, said: "It was fantastic to see the pupils here really enjoying themselves and celebrating the work they have done over the year to improve literacy standards.

"While attainment in Scottish schools is good, and improving, there are still lessons we can learn. Our new campaign will help to make sure that no child is left behind in class. It's important to make sure that we recognise the good work that is already happening and listen to the people involved to find out what is working and what isn't.

"At Castleview Primary, excellent work is already being done to improve reading and it was good to see how much confidence the children had from the projects they have been involved in. That's down to the great work of the staff here and the involvement of parents and the community."

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