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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.

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.
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.
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.

Latest News

 

 

Renfrewshire Council rated excellent in new reporthttps://education.gov.scot/news-and-events/news/Renfrewshire Council rated excellent in new reportRenfrewshire Council rated excellent in new report2019-02-19T02:00:00ZCouncil receives Scotland's first ‘excellent’ rating for its progress in raising attainment
From Orkney teacher to first National Director of Children’s Neighbourhoods Scotlandhttps://education.gov.scot/news-and-events/news/from-orkney-teacher-to-first-national-director-of-childrens-neighbourhoods-scotlandFrom Orkney teacher to first National Director of Children’s Neighbourhoods Scotland2019-02-15T01:00:00ZEducation Scotland’s Alison Drever is the first National Director of Children’s Neighbourhoods Scotland (CNS).
Speaking the same language at national meetinghttps://education.gov.scot/news-and-events/news/speaking-the-same-language-at-national-meetingSpeaking the same language at national meeting2019-02-12T00:00:00Z‘Looking Beyond 1+2’ was the focus of the annual National Modern Languages Network meeting in Stirling this month.
Teachers supported in tackling racismhttps://education.gov.scot/news-and-events/news/teachers-supported-in-tackling-racismTeachers supported in tackling racism2019-02-11T00:00:00ZA new guide to help teachers effectively address racism in schools was launched today.
Collaboration is key to school empowermenthttps://education.gov.scot/news-and-events/news/Collaboration is key to school empowermentCollaboration is key to school empowerment2019-02-07T01:00:00ZEmpowerment, leadership and collaboration are key for schools, headteachers and local authorities to maximise their potential in coming years.

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