Supporting and developing education in Scotland

Broad general education	https://education.gov.scot/scottish-education-system/Broad general education	Broad general education	The 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.
Early learning and childcare (ELC)	https://education.gov.scot/scottish-education-system/Early learning and childcare (ELC)	Early learning and childcare (ELC)	An overview of early learning and childcare in Scotland
Quality and improvement in Scottish education	https://education.gov.scot/what-we-do/inspection-and-review/about-inspections-and-reviews/principles-and-frameworks/Quality and improvement in Scottish education	Quality and improvement in Scottish education	Education Scotland has published its latest report on quality and improvement in Scotland education from 2012-2016.
Senior phase	https://education.gov.scot/scottish-education-system/senior-phase-and-beyond/Senior phase	Senior phase	All learners are entitled to experience a senior phase where they can continue to develop the four capacities and achieve qualifications.

Education that challenges, celebrates and rewards

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.
Embedding inclusion, equity and empowerment	https://education.gov.scot/what-we-do/Embedding inclusion, equity and empowerment	Embedding inclusion, equity and empowerment	This programme uses community learning approaches to improve outcomes for young people, families and adults.
Delivering Excellence and Equity in Scottish Education - A Delivery Plan for Scotland	https://education.gov.scot/scottish-education-system/policy-for-scottish-education/policy-drivers/Delivering Excellence and Equity in Scottish Education - A Delivery Plan for Scotland	Delivering Excellence and Equity in Scottish Education - A Delivery Plan for Scotland	The Delivery Plan outlines the steps the Scottish Government will take to achieve key improvements in education.

Latest News

Applications now open for Food for Thought education fund		https://education.gov.scot/news-and-events/news/Applications now open for Food for Thought education fund	Applications now open for Food for Thought education fund	2017-05-16T00:00:00Z	The Food for Thought education fund 2017/18 is now open for applications
Inspection and evaluations findings now available by sector		https://education.gov.scot/news-and-events/news/Inspection and evaluations findings now available by sector	Inspection and evaluations findings now available by sector	2017-03-27T00:00:00Z	Chapters from the 'Quality and improvement in Scottish education 2012-2016' (QuISE) report

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