What we do
Education Scotland is committed to supporting educators and learners. We provide targeted support to schools with the greatest need as part of the Scottish Government’s refreshed The Scottish Attainment Challenge programme, and we work directly with local authorities to provide bespoke support.
We are working closely with stakeholders to implement the curriculum recommendations of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and are helping to develop curriculum design capacity in each Regional Improvement Collaborative (RIC). We have also committed to carrying out a national thematic inspection focusing on curriculum.
Advice and support to government
Education Scotland will provide advice to the Scottish Government on a wide range of education matters.
Supporting Regional Improvement
Find out more about the Regional Improvement Directorate and collaboratives.
Food for Thought Education Fund 2024 - 2025
Learn about the Food for thought fund, who can apply and how we support food and health as a context for learning.
Promoting digital learning and teaching
Learn more about Glow, Digilearn and the National e-learning offer.
Professional learning and leadership
Find out about how we support education professionals, our leadership programmes and the national model of professional learning.
Developing the Young Workforce (DYW)
Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) is a seven-year programme that aims to prepare children and young people aged 3 to 18 for the world of work.
Ensuring the impact of Scotland’s Curriculum
Explore how we are supporting the continuing implementation and development of Scotland’s Curriculum.
Developing creativity, employability and skills
Learn more about the work Education Scotland do to help deliver the Developing the Young Workforce programme.
Embedding inclusion, wellbeing and equality
Learn more about the legislative framework and key policy drivers for inclusion, wellbeing and equality.
Implementing the National Improvement Framework
Find out more about achieving excellence and equity for learners and the priorities and drivers for improvement.
Supporting Community Learning and Development
Find out more about regional improvement teams, lifelong learning, and improving outcomes for all learners.
Support for all
All Scotland's children and young people are entitled to support to enable them to gain as much as possible from the opportunities that Curriculum for Excellence provides. Some children may need additional support.