To this end, the Scottish Government established a number of policies under the banner of the Attainment Scotland Fund (ASF):
From 2015-16, Challenge Authorities and Challenge Schools: selected on the basis of the proportion of children living in Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) 20 areas (the fifth most deprived areas based on SIMD methodology);
From 2017 -18, Pupil Equity Funding (PEF), based on the proportion of children eligible for free school meals;
From 2018-19, the Care Experienced Children and Young People Fund, aimed at improving outcomes for care experienced young people up to the age of 26...