Welcome to Education Scotland
Education Scotland is the national body for supporting quality and improvement of learning and teaching in Scottish education.
We are driven by the shared ambitions of supporting the development and wellbeing of all those who work in education and ensuring positive experiences and outcomes for all learners.
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The Curriculum Improvement Cycle (CIC)
Education Scotland has been commissioned by the Scottish Government to lead the work of the Curriculum Improvement Cycle (CIC) for Scotland.
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Quality improvement framework for the early learning and childcare sectors
This self-evaluation framework supports quality improvement in early learning and childcare (ELC) settings.
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Learning for Sustainability
Learning for Sustainability (LfS) is about exploring local and global issues. It’s about children, young people and communities taking action for a better future.
- Message from Gillian Hamilton on SQA results day 05 August 2025
- Lots of support is available for learners on results day 31 July 2025
- A joint statement on the quality improvement framework for early learning and childcare sectors 24 June 2025
- HM Inspectors share findings from review of the care curriculum 17 June 2025
- Relationships and behaviour: policy, guidance and professional learning – 21st August 2025 21 August 2025
- Keeping Trauma in Mind - Session 1 26 August 2025
- Youth Voice Toolkit: Online launch event 27 August 2025
- New Guidance: Fostering a positive, inclusive and safe school environment – 27th August 2025 27 August 2025
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Keeping Trauma in Mind Last updated on 06 August 2025This page provides information on the Education Scotland Keeping Trauma in Mind Professional Learning programme.
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Emotions and the brain Last updated on 06 August 2025
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Engaging parents and families - A toolkit for practitioners Last updated on 04 August 2025This toolkit has been developed to provide practitioners with a practical resource to help support partnerships with parents and families in all aspects of their children’s learning.
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Features of Scots Last updated on 04 August 2025
This resource introduces learners to the linguistic features of contemporary Scots language.
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Supporting care experienced learners who are adopted Last updated on 04 August 2025
Educational practitioner’s information about adopted learners and how we can support their wellbeing and education.
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LGBT Youth Scotland case study Last updated on 22 July 2025
A case study of using the Improving Gender Balance and Equalities (IGBE) Data Guide and Self-evaluation Framework in Community Learning and Development.
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South Ayrshire Council Thriving Communities: a case study for IGBE in CLD Last updated on 22 July 2025
A peer reviewed case study of how Community Learning and Development providers are using the Improving Gender Balance Equalities Data Guide and Self-evaluation Framework.