Welcome to Education Scotland
Education Scotland is the national body for supporting quality and improvement of learning and teaching in Scottish education.
We are driven by the shared ambitions of supporting the development and wellbeing of all those who work in education and ensuring positive experiences and outcomes for all learners.
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The Curriculum Improvement Cycle (CIC)
Education Scotland has been commissioned by the Scottish Government to lead the work of the Curriculum Improvement Cycle (CIC) for Scotland.
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Curriculum for Excellence
Education Scotland works in collaboration with stakeholders, learners, practitioners and communities to help children and learners acquire the four capacities of Curriculum for Excellence.
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Inspection and review
Education Scotland supports the system to gather, analyse, evaluate and share an agreed set of data, including independent external evaluation.
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Early Learning and Childcare (ELC)
Find out about the full range of early childhood education for children under school age in Scotland
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Professional Learning
Professional learning resources for educators across Scotland.
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Scottish Attainment Challenge
The Scottish Attainment Challenge aims to raise the attainment of children and young people living in deprived areas, in order to close the equity gap.
- Education Scotland publishes third National Summary Report for the Scottish Attainment Challenge 2023-2024 20 March 2025
- National evaluation of local authority support for school improvement 12 March 2025
- Focus on Froebelian practice 27 February 2025
- Care Inspectorate and Education Scotland engagement sessions 18 February 2025
- Using artificial intelligence within community learning and development 02 April 2025
- Relationships for learning - Countering radicalisation and extremism 23 April 2025
- STEM Nation Award Drop-in Session - 24 April 2025 (am) 24 April 2025
- STEM Nation Award Drop-in Session - 24 April 2025 (pm) 24 April 2025
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Advice on Gaelic Education Last updated on 01 April 2025Best practice to support practitioners and education authorities in evaluating and planning for improvement in Gaelic Education.
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Creativity infographics Last updated on 31 March 2025
Infographics which explain why creativity is integral to Curriculum for Excellence and improving outcomes for all learners.
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Creativity 3-18 curriculum review (impact report) Last updated on 31 March 2025
This report evaluates practice in Scotland in the development of learners’ creativity skills across all curriculum areas.
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Attendance Matters at Smithycroft Secondary School - Glasgow City Council Last updated on 26 March 2025
This case study outlines some of the key actions taken by a secondary school to engage parents, pupils, staff and partners to improve attendance at school.
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Using a family learning approach to increase parental engagement through Read, Write, Count Last updated on 26 March 2025This resource has been developed to help families support their children’s learning at home through Read, Write, Count Primary 3 book bags.
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Safeguarding: Online abuse and exploitation Last updated on 26 March 2025
This resource provides a description of some forms of online abuse and exploitation which children and young people may experience and provides guidance and support for senior leaders and practitioners.
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Parental involvement and engagement strategies Last updated on 25 March 2025Links to local authority parental involvement and engagement strategies in Scotland.