Policy - Latest
Latest
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A meal for every child at funded early learning and childcare sessions
Major new Scottish Government scheme delivers healthy food, outdoor play & living wage in childcare.
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Primary teacher numbers highest since 1980
447 more teachers in 2018.
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Schools in Scotland and CfE Achievement
National and Official (Experimental - Data under development) Statistics Publications for Scotland.
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LGBTI education
Scotland will lead the way in inclusive education.
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Fallback removed from National 5 courses
Candidates will no longer automatically receive National 4 level.
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Standardised assessments demonstration
MSPs invited to see assessments first-hand.
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Improving standardised assessments
Deputy First Minister announces improvements for pupils and teachers for this school year.
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More support for parents
New engagement plan to improve links between home and school.
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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Action to prevent adverse childhood experiences where we can, and tackle their impact.
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Strengthening Scottish education
First formal report from International Council of Education Advisers.
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A vision for national wellbeing
New National Performance Framework launched.
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Information sharing bill and named person policy: FOI release
Information request and response under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002.
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More than £4 million for educational psychologists
Funding expected to support up to 30 new trainees annually.
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New national school clothing grant
Thousands to benefit from minimum £100 grant.
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Almost a billion pounds to fully fund childcare
Funding package agreed in partnership with COSLA.
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Children and Young People (Information Sharing) (Scotland) Bill: FOI release
Information request and response under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002.
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Christmas Maths Challenge
DFM launches festive puzzles.
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The Children and Young People (Information Sharing) Bill: FOI release
Information request and response under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002.
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Teacher numbers increase
DFM: Scottish Government investment improving education.
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Named person panel
Independent advice on information sharing.
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New Chief Inspector of Education
DFM confirms appointment.
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Scottish Education Council
New body to take forward reform.
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Presumption of mainstreaming
Consultation on guidance for mainstreaming in education launched.
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Improving attainment in early years
High quality childcare improves children’s development.
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New visitor centre at Glenochil Prison
Formal opening for visitor centre.
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Getting it right for every child (GIRFEC): update July 2017
Update for GIRFEC stakeholders.
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Supporting children and families
New legislation to clarify information sharing provisions.
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Getting it right for every child: understanding wellbeing leaflet
Leaflet explaining wellbeing in context of the GIRFEC approach.
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UNCRC: the foundation of Getting it right for every child
A report showing how Getting it right for every child fully supports the implementation of UNCRC in Scotland.