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)	An overview of early learning and childcare 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.
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.
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.

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.
Experiences and outcomes	https://education.gov.scot/scottish-education-system/policy-for-scottish-education/policy-drivers/cfe-(building-from-the-statement-appendix-incl-btc1-5)/Experiences and outcomes	Experiences and outcomes	Use the experiences and outcomes help plan learning and to assess progress across all curriculum areas.
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.

Latest News

How good is our school library?		https://education.gov.scot/news-and-events/news/How good is our school library	How good is our school library?	2017-09-28T00:00:00Z	A new guidance document, How good is our school library? has been produced by Education Scotland and the Scottish Library and Information Council to support in the evaluation and improvement of school libraries.
New inspection programme of nine local education authorities		https://education.gov.scot/news-and-events/news/New inspection programme of nine local education authorities	New inspection programme of nine local education authorities	2017-09-15T01:00:00Z	Education Scotland has today announced plans to inspect the attainment-related aspects of the education functions of nine Scottish local authorities.
Education Scotland - radical new approaches to improvement		https://education.gov.scot/news-and-events/news/Education Scotland - radical new approaches to improvement	Education Scotland - radical new approaches to improvement	2017-10-03T09:00:00Z	Education Scotland inspections and improvement activity will reach every school, every year, Interim Chief Inspector Graeme Logan announced today, as he revealed a new approach to scrutiny and improvement.
Could Mary Queen of Bots get girls into computing?		https://education.gov.scot/news-and-events/news/Could Mary Queen of Bots get girls into computing?	Could Mary Queen of Bots get girls into computing?	2017-09-20T00:00:00Z	New resources to help teachers blend computing science into subjects such as art and languages could hold the key to encouraging more girls to consider careers in digital technology.
Care Inspectorate and Education Scotland Shared Inspection Framework - Collaborative Working Group		https://education.gov.scot/news-and-events/news/Care Inspectorate and Education Scotland Shared Inspection Framework - Collaborative Working Group	Care Inspectorate and Education Scotland Shared Inspection Framework - Collaborative Working Group	2017-09-27T02:00:00Z	This Scottish Government publication outlines a range of reforms designed to help us achieve our shared national vision for children and young people: excellence and equity.

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