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 a second Curriculum Improvement Cycle discussion paper 19 December 2024
- Progress towards the Quality Improvement Framework for early learning and childcare sectors 16 December 2024
- HM Inspectorate publishes evaluation of community learning and development in Scotland 10 December 2024
- New report on mathematics education in Scotland published by HM Inspectors 28 November 2024
- Health and wellbeing Professional Learning Network for ELC and Primary - 14 January 2025 14 January 2025
- Professional learning in RME/RE: Cultivating inclusive RME 14 January 2025
- Health and wellbeing: Higher PE – learning and teaching behind the answers 14 January 2025
- STEM Nation Award Drop-in Session - 15 January 2025 (am) 15 January 2025
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Learners with complex additional support needs Last updated on 18 December 2024Resources and guidance for parents and carers of children and young people with complex needs.
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The national approach to anti-bullying Last updated on 17 December 2024
Respect for All provides a holistic framework for adults working with children and young people to address all aspects of bullying.
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Parental involvement and engagement strategies Last updated on 16 December 2024Links to local authority parental involvement and engagement strategies in Scotland.
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Lost in Translation? Last updated on 16 December 2024
Advice and guidance on building a shared understanding of terminology to break down barriers and encourage different relationships with the most vulnerable young people in the school community.
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A summary of Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) resources Last updated on 10 December 2024
This page provides a summary of key information, policy, resources, and exemplification relating to early learning and childcare (ELC).
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People of Medieval Scotland Last updated on 10 December 2024
People of Medieval Scotland is made up of 32 extensive resources on a range of topics focused on the lives of ordinary people in Scotland during medieval times.
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Comhairle mu Fhoghlam Gàidhlig Last updated on 09 December 2024
Best practice to support practitioners and education authorities in evaluating and planning for improvement in Gaelic Education.