The number of pupils in pre-school centres is expected to fall by 11 per cent over the next ten years, according to Scottish Executive projected figures. The executive calculates there are presently 105,600 children in pre-schools, an increase of 19 per cent from September 1999. However, it expects this will gradually decrease to around 94,000 by 2012. The fall in projected numbers is principally due to very low birth rates over the past few years. The report, Pupil and Teacher Projections for Scotland 2002, is available on www.scotland.gov.uk.
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