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Education Scotland is an executive agency of the Scottish Government. We support: the quality and improvement of education in Scotland. the professional development of educators. improved learning experiences and outcomes for Scottish learners. We are accountable to the Scottish Government for the standards of our work.
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Education Scotland is the national body for supporting...
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Oct 9, 2024 · 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.
Education in Scotland is provided in state schools, private schools and by individuals through homeschooling. Mandatory education in Scotland begins for children in Primary 1 (P1) at primary school and ends in Fourth Year (S4) at secondary school. Overall accountability and control of state–education in Scotland rests with the Scottish ...
Sep 22, 2022 · Education Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville has started a "national discussion" with young people about the future of schooling, noting that it has been 20 years since the last big revolution in ...
- National Discussion on Education
- Qualifications and Assessment
- Education Bodies
- Post-School Education and Training
- Next Steps
We are reforming education following Professor Ken Muir’s review - 'Putting learners at the centre' - which recommended a national discussion. The listening phase of the national discussionran until December 2022. It was an opportunity for everyone to give their views about what the education system should look like for the next 20 years. Consultat...
A review of qualifications and assessment is being carried out by Professor Emeritus Louise Hayward. The aim is to ensure all senior phase learners have an enhanced and equal opportunity to demonstrate the breadth, depth and relevance of their learning. Find out more: Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment
Professor Ken Muir’s review: ‘Putting learners at the centre: towards a future vision for Scottish education’recommended the creation of three new national education bodies. These include a qualifications body, a national agency for Scottish education, and an independent inspectorate body. These will replace the SQA and Education Scotland. These bo...
A post-school education, research and skills ecosystem that delivers for all people is critical to the future success of Scotland. This is vital to ensure that everyone has the right skills, knowledge, values and attitudes to achieve their potential and support the economy. Learners, employers and staff from the colleges, universities, third sector...
By carrying out these extensive reforms we will ensure that every person in Scotland is equipped with the education they need to reach their full potential. We will listen carefully to learners, teachers, parents, carers and practitioners and will work closely with our partners across Scotland to achieve this.
Mar 25, 2024 · Today, Scotland's education system is supported by the work of the Scottish Government, Local Authorities and Scotland's communities in towns and villages the length and breadth of our nation. The universities and colleges that now make up our rich Further and Higher Education sector provide a range of opportunities for our young people to explore.
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Oct 5, 2021 · Directorate. Learning Directorate. Topic. Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Scotland, Education. ISBN. 9781802012781. Outlines our ongoing response to the impacts of the pandemic on education in Scotland, and sets out some key next steps we will take to address them. Supporting documents.
