Education Scotland Corporate Plan for 2026 to 2031: Vision, mission, and values

Vision

To lead the co-design and support the implementation of an ambitious and inclusive 
curriculum for Scotland’s learners

Mission

Education Scotland will work with partners to strengthen practice and develop curriculum, placing equity, excellence, and inclusion at its core, and connecting evidence, policy and practice. 

Values

We are inclusive

We seek to remove barriers and value all voices so that everyone can contribute and belong 

We work together

We build strong relationships and work with others, valuing different perspectives to improve our work. 

We show respect

We listen, support one another, and treat everyone with professionalism, fairness, and kindness.

We are adaptable

We are open to new ideas and ways of working, learning, and adapting to improve what we do.