North Lanarkshire Council aims to offer education of the highest quality. This is reflected in the local improvement objectives and highlighted for development within the five national priorities:
 Achievement and Attainment
 Framework for Learning
 Inclusion and Equality
 Values and Citizenship
 Learning for Life
It is compulsory for all schools in Scotland to have a School Improvement Plan for each school session. The plan is the result of lengthy consultations with all users of the school.