Scottish Budget
Details of the Scottish Government's spending plans.
Education
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Programme for Government
All you need to know about our Programme for Government which sets out the actions we will take in the coming year and beyond.
Education and skills - National Improvement Framework 2025: improvement plan
The 2025 improvement plan provides the full details of the actions that will be taken to deliver the seven outcomes set out in the 2025 National Improvement Framework, the evidence to support them, and how we will measure progress.
Publications
Consultations
Children's Hearings System - future of secure care and the single point of contact (SPOC) for victims: consultation
08 January 2026
School premises regulations - updating proposals: consultation
16 December 2025
Supporting Scotland's Transition - Land Use and Agriculture: Technical Supporting Document
06 August 2025
Statistics and research
Children and young people mental health services: school counselling and community support
22 January 2026
Scottish Education Exchange Programme (SEEP) Test and Learn Project Evaluation
16 December 2025
Pupil and teacher characteristics 2025
09 December 2025
News
Investing in Scotland’s children
Funding for schools, breakfast clubs and free school meals to tackle child poverty.
New Chief Inspector of Education
Greater powers of independence for role.
Tackling gender-based violence on campus
New requirements for colleges and universities proposed.
People and directorates
Cabinet Secretary and Ministers
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Jenny Gilruth MSP