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 ...
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) Bill —————————— Policy Memorandum . Introduction 1. As required under Rule 9.3.3 of the Parliament’s Standing Orders, this Policy Memorandum is published to accompany the Education (Scotland) Bill introduced in the Scottish Parliament on 4 June 2024. 2. The following other accompanying documents are ...
All Bills introduced in the Parliament must be accompanied by specific documents. For most Bills, this includes: Explanatory Notes: this document provides an overview of what the Bill does, plus a more detailed explanation of individual provisions. Policy Memorandum: this sets out the objectives of the Bill. It also lists any alternatives considered, details of consultations, and an assessment ...
Education Scotland is a Scottish Government executive agency responsible for supporting quality and improvement in Scottish education. ... Learn about the Education Scotland Policy for safeguarding and child protection. Procurement. Understand Education Scotland's procurement strategy, policy and framework agreements. ...
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
Framework Document 1 Foreword from Gayle Gorman, HM Chief Inspector of Education/ Chief Executive of Education Scotland This Framework Document outlines how Education Scotland operates, its relationship with Scottish Ministers and the Scottish Government. It outlines the broad basis on which the Agency operates, setting out our vision and
Standards in Scotland’s Schools Act 2000. Declare that every child of school age has the right to a school education provided by an education authority and states that education should be “directed to the development of the personality, talents and mental and physical abilities of the child or young person to their fullest potential.”
We are determined to improve the life chances of all our children. The vast majority of pupils get a good education in Scotland: we want to improve standards in education and close the attainment gap. Actions. Education is devolved to Scotland. We: are carrying out education reform; oversee school curriculum and qualifications
Under the Education (Scotland) Act 1980 parents can withdraw a child from religious education and religious observance in school. ... Explanatory Notes: this document provides an overview of what the Bill does, plus a more detailed explanation of individual provisions. Policy Memorandum: this sets out the objectives of the Bill. It also lists ...
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. ... Other management arrangements, including pay policy and HR; Sponsorship role; Arrangements for review and publication ...
We have policies covering the full range of educational and professional issues which impact on teachers in nursery, primary secondary and special schools. We also respond to consultative documents on educational matters from the Scottish Government and other national bodies.
The development of CfE from 2004 to its implementation from 2009-10 and beyond was characterised by high-level policy documents ... Skills Committee and its predecessor committee, the Education and Culture Committee, have examined the performance of Education Scotland and the Scottish Qualifications Authority (“SQA”). ...
Supporting documents. Choose section . Foreword Introduction, vision, and key priorities Our vision for education in Scotland Education recovery in 2020/21 ... The positive values and ethos of Scottish education, and especially the shared commitment of equity, has been essential this year. This underpinned the quick action that local ...
Our policies. Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010. Trade Unions. National Fraud Initiative. Procurement. Modern Slavery Statement. Our key partners. Gaelic language. ... NHS Education for Scotland. Micro-Credentials. Research and Innovation. Funding for Research and Innovation. Research Excellence Framework. Open access.
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.
Presiding Officer, the data published today demonstrates that our education system continues to recover from the damaging effects of the pandemic. But we must remain focused on further improvement. To that end, the 2025 National Improvement Framework has been updated to provide clarity and focus to our work on improving Scottish education.
