
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.
- 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
- New Curriculum Improvement Cycle mini podcast series 07 May 2025
- Dundee school celebrates STEM achievements as Education Scotland’s STEM Nation Award programme reaches important milestone 29 April 2025
- Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2025 webinar programme 4 18 August 2025
- Youth Voice Toolkit: Online launch event 27 August 2025
- Learning to read in the Early Years - 1 September 2025 01 September 2025
- Mathematics and Numeracy Practitioner Network 1 16 September 2025
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Virtual support for care experienced learners Last updated on 10 July 2025
Scottish attainment challenge case study from Inverclyde Council.
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Climate Change in Scottish Education Last updated on 09 July 2025
The Scottish Government Climate Change Plan sets out how our nation will move towards a low carbon economy.
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A summary of Food Education resources Last updated on 09 July 2025
Find key information, resources, exemplification and links to using food as a context for learning.
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Food as a context for Learning for Sustainability Last updated on 09 July 2025
This exemplar demonstrates how Food for Thought funding has benefitted a school in Glasgow.
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A summary of learning for sustainability resources Last updated on 09 July 2025
This page provides a summary of key information, resources and exemplification relating to learning for sustainability.
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Supporting young carers in education Last updated on 07 July 2025
This page provides educational practitioner’s information about Young carers and how we can support their wellbeing and education.
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LGBT inclusive education Last updated on 18 June 2025
Free curriculum resources and associated professional learning to support LGBT inclusive education.