“the 1980 Act” means the Education (Scotland) Act 1980;

“the 2003 Act” means the Local Government in Scotland Act 2003;

“Primary 1”, “Primary 2” and “Primary 3” mean respectively the first, second or third yearly stage of primary education;

“primary education” has the same meaning as in section 135(2)(a) of the 1980 Act;

“pupil” and “school” have the same meanings as in section 135(1) of the 1980 Act;

“the councils” means East Ayrshire Council, Fife Council, Glasgow City Council, Scottish Borders Council and West Dunbartonshire Council.