Under the Education (Scotland) Act 1980 , education is the responsibility of local authorities. Education should be flexible and fit individual needs. learning should be appropriate for age, ability, and aptitude. It should also support the personality and talents of the individual. Important legislation for Scottish education
Education reform. Scotland’s education system is being reformed to improve outcomes for learners of all ages, while ensuring that those delivering education in settings, schools and colleges are better supported. Our education reform programme has been informed by a series of independent reviews which were published between 2021 and 2023.
All policies, publications, consultations and news relating to education. All policies, publications, consultations and news relating to education. ... This paper sets out the Scottish Government's vision for Education and Lifelong Learning in an independent Scotland. Publication date 25 March 2024 ...
Education Scotland is a Scottish Government executive agency responsible for supporting quality and improvement in Scottish education. ... Curriculum principles and practice Curriculum areas ... Learn about the Education Scotland Policy for safeguarding and child protection.
The National Improvement Framework (NIF) for Scottish education sets out the vision, key priorities and seven key educational outcomes for children and young people. The 2025 improvement plan sets out the full details of the actions that will be taken to deliver the seven key outcomes of the NIF, the evidence to support them, and how we will ...
Scottish Education - Legislative and Policy Framework Summary Scotland has a wide range of legislation to support inclusion and equality in education. These promote a child centred approach to encourage every child to reach their ‘fullest potential’. Our legislation ensures rights and entitlements for children and young people to
Children’s rights and entitlements are fundamental to Scotland’s approach to inclusive education supported by the legislative framework and key policy drivers. These include, Curriculum for Excellence, the Getting it right for every child (GIRFEC) approach and the Professional Standards for Scotland's Teachers.
Delivering excellence and equity in Scottish education: a delivery plan for Scotland was published in 2016. We published a joint agreement with COSLA to deliver education reforms in 2018, based on the principles of school empowerment. Advisory groups. International Council of Education Advisers; Scottish Education Council; Curriculum and ...
This book describes recent developments in both legislation and practice in Scotland, drawing comparisons with the English system. Chapters cover: * administration and management * the professional competence of teachers * early years education provision * the 'National Curriculum' in Scotland * Secondary Education * Special Educational Needs
Code of Practice to support the ASL ACT. Supporting Children’s Learning: Statutory Guidance on the Education (Additional Support for Learning) Scotland Act 2004 (as amended) – Code of Practice (Third Edition) 2017 The Code of Practice is designed to help schools, parents and others to understand the ASL Act and ensure its implementation ...
Under the Education (Scotland) Act 1980 parents can withdraw a child from religious education and religious observance in school. Religious education can also be known as religious and moral education. Part 1 of the Bill would require schools to inform a child if their parent asks for them to be withdrawn from either or both of these.
Supporting Children’s Learning: Code of Practice (Revised Edition) 2017 This provides guidance on the implementation of the Education (ASL) (Scotland) Act, as amended in 2009. It gives a summary of the Act including clear definitions of which groups of learners are covered by the Act and what constitutes additional support needs.
The Education Scotland Framework Document sets out how Education Scotland will operate, our relationship with Scottish ministers and the Scottish Government and how we are expected to fulfil our remit and purpose. The Framework Document includes information about Education Scotland's: Vision, mission, values and strategic priorities
A list of the things people would like to keep in any future Scottish education system. [Response to Q3] A revised scenario outlining what Scottish education might look like in the future. [Response to Q5] Thoughts and ideas on the potential levers, acupuncture and acceleration points for change, to make any vision a reality. [Response to Q6]
Inclusive Practice. 28. The core expectations of our inclusive approach in Scotland focus on children and young people being present, participating, achieving and supported. To support practitioners, Education Scotland have developed a free online learning module 'An introduction to Inclusive Education'.
Moreover, it is debatable that education policy in Scotland frames learners in ways that celebrate diversity or that lead to positive change. One reason for this relates to the complexities of translating policy into practice: Policy is both text and action, words and deeds, it is what is enacted as well as what is intended.
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.
of policies initiated by a Scottish Education Authority, The Highland Council, to promote the development of formative assessment practices (especially peer and self assessment) and to facilitate the introduction of a new national curriculum development, Scotland’s Curriculum for Excellence (CfE). The
An extensive education reform programme is underway in Scotland. As part of this reform, three new national education bodies will be created: a qualifications body, a national agency for Scottish education, and an independent inspectorate body. These will replace the SQA and Education Scotland. Read more: education reform.
