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Supporting and developing education in Scotland

 

 

Early learning and childcare (ELC)https://education.gov.scot/scottish-education-system/Early learning and childcare (ELC)Early learning and childcare (ELC)Early learning and childcare is a generic term used to cover the full range of early education and childcare available in Scotland today.
Broad general educationhttps://education.gov.scot/scottish-education-system/Broad general educationBroad general educationThe period of education from age three to the end of S3 (the third year of secondary school) has the particular purpose of providing each young person in Scotland with a broad general education.
Senior phasehttps://education.gov.scot/scottish-education-system/senior-phase-and-beyond/Senior phaseSenior phaseAll learners are entitled to experience a senior phase where they can continue to develop the four capacities and achieve qualifications.
Current vacancieshttps://education.gov.scot/who-we-are/Current vacanciesCurrent vacanciesFind opportunities to make a positive contribution to the future of Scotland’s children and young people.

Education that challenges, celebrates and rewards

 

 

Embedding inclusion, equity and empowermenthttps://education.gov.scot/what-we-do/Embedding inclusion, equity and empowermentEmbedding inclusion, equity and empowermentThis programme uses community learning approaches to improve outcomes for young people, families and adults.
What is Curriculum for Excellence?https://education.gov.scot/scottish-education-system/policy-for-scottish-education/policy-drivers/cfe-(building-from-the-statement-appendix-incl-btc1-5)/What is Curriculum for Excellence?What is Curriculum for Excellence?A quick introduction to Scotland’s 3-18 curriculum with links to key documents.
Experiences and outcomeshttps://education.gov.scot/scottish-education-system/policy-for-scottish-education/policy-drivers/cfe-(building-from-the-statement-appendix-incl-btc1-5)/Experiences and outcomesExperiences and outcomesUse the experiences and outcomes help plan learning and to assess progress across all curriculum areas.

Latest News

 

 

Improving gender balance in Scotlandhttps://education.gov.scot/news-and-events/news/Improving gender balance in ScotlandImproving gender balance in Scotland2018-06-08T01:00:00ZNational schools and early learning programme aims to challenge stereotypes.
Education Scotland is lead Scottish supporter of National Numeracy Dayhttps://education.gov.scot/news-and-events/news/Education Scotland is lead Scottish supporter of National Numeracy DayEducation Scotland is lead Scottish supporter of National Numeracy Day2018-05-14T00:00:00ZGayle Gorman, CEO Education Scotland gives support to National Numeracy Day.
Exclusive National Collaborative Story Telling Activity Launched https://education.gov.scot/news-and-events/news/Exclusive National Collaborative Story Telling Activity LaunchedExclusive National Collaborative Story Telling Activity Launched 2018-04-25T00:00:00ZWe are delighted to announce an exclusive opportunity to take part in a national collaborative story with famous children’s author Lari Don.
Education Scotland launches resources to empower childrenhttps://education.gov.scot/news-and-events/news/Education Scotland launches resources to empower childrenEducation Scotland launches resources to empower children2018-04-24T23:00:00ZTwo new resources are launched, that are designed to empower children throughout their learning experience.
Funding gives schools food for thoughthttps://education.gov.scot/news-and-events/news/Funding gives schools food for thoughtFunding gives schools food for thought2018-04-22T23:00:00ZApply for funding to help improve food and health education at your school or setting.

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