Education Scotland

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 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.
Quality and improvement in Scottish educationhttps://education.gov.scot/what-we-do/inspection-and-review/about-inspections-and-reviews/principles-and-frameworks/Quality and improvement in Scottish educationQuality and improvement in Scottish educationEducation 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.
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.
Delivering Excellence and Equity in Scottish Education - A Delivery Plan for Scotlandhttps://education.gov.scot/scottish-education-system/policy-for-scottish-education/policy-drivers/Delivering Excellence and Equity in Scottish Education - A Delivery Plan for ScotlandDelivering Excellence and Equity in Scottish Education - A Delivery Plan for ScotlandThe Delivery Plan outlines the steps the Scottish Government will take to achieve key improvements in education.

Latest News

 

 

Scottish Education Awards ceremony takes place in Glasgowhttps://education.gov.scot/news-and-events/news/Scottish Education Awards ceremony takes place in GlasgowScottish Education Awards ceremony takes place in Glasgow2017-06-13T14:00:00ZWinners of the Scottish Education Awards were announced at the annual awards ceremony in Glasgow on Tuesday 7 June.
Final Benchmarks for literacy and English, and numeracy and mathematics now availablehttps://education.gov.scot/news-and-events/news/Final Benchmarks for literacy and English, and numeracy and mathematics now availableFinal Benchmarks for literacy and English, and numeracy and mathematics now available2017-06-09T17:00:00ZThe final Benchmarks for literacy and English and numeracy and mathematics have now been published following an extensive consultation with practitioners.
Evaluating the outcomes of nurture initiativeshttps://education.gov.scot/news-and-events/news/Evaluating the outcomes of nurture initiativesEvaluating the outcomes of nurture initiatives2017-06-12T01:00:00ZOur new framework ‘Applying Nurture as a Whole School Approach’ has now been published to support practitioners as they self-evaluate their nurturing approaches.
Registration for the Scottish Learning Festival 2017 is now openhttps://education.gov.scot/news-and-events/news/Registration for the Scottish Learning Festival 2017 is now openRegistration for the Scottish Learning Festival 2017 is now open2017-06-15T00:00:00ZScotland’s biggest learning event takes place in September and registration is now open.

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