Schools
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Scottish Languages Bill (Gaelic) - Gaelic and Scots commitments: consultation analysis
'S e an sgrìobhann seo mìneachadh bho thaobh muigh an Riaghaltais den cho-chomhairleachadh a chaidh a chumail air Gàidhlig, Albais is Bile nan Cànan Albannach.
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Scottish Languages Bill (Scots version) - Gaelic and Scots commitments: consultation analysis
External analysis o responses submittit tae the Scots Government's consultation on Gaelic, Scots and a Scots Languages Bill.
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Scottish Languages Bill - Gaelic and Scots commitments: consultation analysis
External analysis of the responses submitted to the Scottish Government's consultation on Gaelic, Scots and a Scottish Languages Bill.
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Pupil Equity Funding: national operational guidance 2023
Guidance to help schools plan how they will most effectively spend their Pupil Equity Funding (PEF) allocation.
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Strategic Equity Funding: national operational guidance 2023
Guidance to support local authorities plan how they will most effectively spend their Strategic Equity funding.
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National discussion on education: equality impact assessment
Equality impact assessment (EQIA) for the National Discussion on Education.
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Tha Gach Neach-ionnsachaidh ann an Alba Cudromach: Ar Deasbad Nàiseanta Geàrr-aithisg
Deasbad Nàiseanta air Foghlam – geàrr-aithisg
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All Learners in Scotland Matter - national discussion on education: final report
Final report of the National Discussion on Education.
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National discussion on education: island communities impact assessment screening
Island communities impact assessment screening for the National Discussion on Education.
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National discussion on education: Fairer Scotland duty assessment summary
The Fairer Scotland Duty assessment of the National Discussion on Education.
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All Learners in Scotland Matter - national discussion on education: summary report
A summary of the final report of the National Discussion on Education.
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All Learners in Scotland Matter - national discussion on education: easy read
An easy read version of the summary report of the National Discussion on Education.
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Guiding vision for education unveiled
38,000 take part in National Discussion.
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Ending the sale of energy drinks to children and young people: consultation analysis
Independent analysis of the responses to the consultation on ending the sale of energy drinks to children and young people.
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Behaviour in schools
Education Secretary announces summit.
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Increasing childcare in disadvantaged areas
£4.5 million for after school and holiday clubs.
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Relationships, sexual health and parenthood education in schools - draft statutory guidance: consultation
This consultation seeks views on draft updated statutory guidance on the delivery of Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenthood (RSHP) education in Scottish schools. The draft guidance is an update to guidance originally published in 2014 and reflects recommendations from the PSE Review and LGBTI Inclusive Education Working Group.
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Scottish Household Survey 2021 - telephone survey: key findings
A summary of the key findings from the Scottish Household Survey 2021 telephone survey.
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Education Secretary meets learners ahead of exams
Return to former school as 130,000 learners across Scotland prepare.
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Equality, opportunity, community: New leadership - A fresh start
This publication sets out the First Minister’s vision for Scotland and the outcomes he and his government aim to achieve by 2026.
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Qualifications and Assessment Review: consultation analysis
This is an independent report by The Lines Between. It was commissioned by Scottish Government on behalf of Professor Louise Hayward as part of the independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment. The report contains an analysis of the responses received to the Phase Two public consultation.
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Diversity in the teaching profession: annual data report
Third edition of an annual publication which collates and reports data relating to the ethnic diversity of the teaching profession in Scotland in order to inform future policy development and delivery.
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An open letter to Scotland’s teachers
Education Secretary outlines priorities.
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National Islands Plan Annual Report 2022
The Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 requires that a report is presented to Parliament each year setting out the progress made towards delivery of the National Islands Plan. This report sets out progress made during the 2022 reporting year.
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National Improvement Framework (NIF) and improvement plan 2023: summary
Summarises the vision and priorities for Scottish education that have been agreed across the system, and the national improvement activity that needs to be undertaken to help deliver those key priorities.
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Views sought on school learning hours
Public consultation launched.
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Prescribing the minimum annual number of learning hours: consultation
This consultation sets out Ministers’ proposal to set in law the minimum number of learning hours provided in public and grant aided schools, and invites views on this proposal and its implementation.
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New Chair to lead transition from SQA
Appointee will oversee switch to replacement qualifications body.
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Children and young people's voices matter: progress report - March 2023
Report on progress made on the actions agreed at the sixth annual meeting of Cabinet members and children and young people on 1 March 2022.
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Young Person's Guarantee: update report March 2023
The report highlights progress over the 2 years of the Young Person’s Guarantee and also sets out the direction of travel going forward.
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Pregnancy and parenthood while you are in school or education: leaflet
Every pregnant young women, young parent-to-be, and young parent should be supported to stay in education. This leaflet provides basic information to young people about how their school or college will support them to make decisions about their education during pregnancy or parenthood.
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Historic pay offer for teachers
14.6% pay uplift over 28 months.
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Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment in Scotland: interim report
Interim report of the Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment in Scotland.
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Scottish local government finance - Green Book: 2023-2024
Scottish Local Government Finance Settlement 2023-24: Funding Allocation Formula.
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Positive steps for school leavers
Record number in work, training or further studies.
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School leaver attainment and destinations
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Transitions to adulthood for disabled young people: literature review - easy read
Easy read version of the literature review, commissioned by the Scottish Government, of existing research and evidence on disabled young people’s experiences of transitions to adulthood.
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Industrial action in schools: an open letter to learners
Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills Shirley-Anne Somerville outlines support for pupils during industrial action, particularly for those preparing for exams.
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Improved pay offer for teachers
Increase of 11.5% in April - cumulative rise of almost 30% since 2018.
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Protecting teacher numbers and school hours
Measures to safeguard education.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): school placing requests and appeal hearings - guidance for local authorities
Guidance on temporary amendments to appeals processes for placing requests, placing requests for pupils with additional support needs and exclusions.
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Investing in school libraries
Winning projects announced.
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School closure proposals: ministerial decision letters 2022
Decisions made in 2022 by Scottish Ministers on proposed school closures.
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Supporting families with cost of school
Budget sets out £4.85 billion investment in Education and Skills.
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Record narrowing of the attainment gap
Primary school literacy and numeracy improvement reaches new high.
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Achievement of Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) Levels, 2021/22
An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Summary Statistics for Schools in Scotland 2022
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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First Minister’s Christmas card
Design calls for action on climate change.
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New progressive teacher pay offer made
Starting salary for a fully qualified teacher to reach £35,650.
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Join the National Discussion on education
Public to have their say at live events online.
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Scotland is world’s first Daily Mile Nation
Key target to involve all 32 local authorities is met.
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Investing in Gaelic
Funding to support local projects.
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Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment
Views sought on reform.
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School pupils lead the journey to net zero
First Minister addresses Climate Action Week National School Assembly.
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Let’s Talk Education
Young people invited to take part in National Discussion.
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Record number of pupils in good condition schools
Statistics show impact of investment.
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School Estates Statistics
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland
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School Healthy Living Survey
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance on reducing the risks in schools
Non-statutory guidance to ensure a low risk and supportive environment for learning and teaching.
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Use of physical intervention in schools
Consultation on draft guidance.
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Nine in 10 headteachers report progress in closing attainment gap
Improvements expected in the next few years.
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National Discussion on education
Invitation to work together to drive change.
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93.2% of school leavers in positive destinations
Deprivation gap at a record low.
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School leaver follow-up destinations
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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School Age Payment applications open
Extra money to help with the costs when a child is set to start school
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School uniform: have your say
New national guidance to be developed.
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School uniform guidance: consultation
We are seeking views on uniform policy including what should be included within guidance, the role that school uniform plays within day to day school life, how best to reduce the cost of school uniforms and draft principles which could be incorporated into national guidance.
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Education - National Improvement Framework - enhanced data collection: consultation
A consultation which seeks views on improving the collection of education data to assess progress towards closing the poverty-related attainment gap.
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Supporting headteachers
£520 million to help close attainment gap.
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Water Safety Action Plan
New safety measures introduced to protect the public.
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New national education bodies
Reforms to support learners and teachers.
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Removing face coverings in classrooms
Call to remain vigilant.
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Record 95.5% of school leavers in positive destinations
Almost half of pupils go on to higher education.
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School leaver attainment and destinations
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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COVID-19 school rules to be eased
Face coverings in classrooms to be removed.
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Preparing pupils for careers in tech
£1.3 million for computing in schools.
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Outdoor education lifeline
Further £2 million to support recovery.
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Scottish Household Survey – 2020 telephone survey
Experimental Statistics: Data being developed.
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Returning to school safely
Asymptomatic testing to reduce COVID-19 risks.
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COVID vaccine for 12-15 year olds
Bringing forward second dose for young people.
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Keeping schools safe
Updated COVID-19 guidance.
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Investing in education recovery
Support for schools, colleges and universities.
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Closing the attainment gap
£200 million to help children and young people impacted by poverty.
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Education section 70 form: make a complaint
Complain to Scottish Ministers about failings in the education system.
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Pupil Equity Funding: information for parents and carers
Funding to help schools support children who might be falling behind or not getting the same chances in education.
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Reforming qualifications and assessment
New national qualifications to be developed.
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COVID-19 safety in schools
Mitigations to be extended.
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Education recovery
Setting out the way forward.
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Education reform consultation
Views sought on SQA and Education Scotland plans.
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More tutors for island schools
Project to support economic recovery.
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Treòir - Voar - Virr Gaelic and English medium primary schools and departments on islands
Comprehensive list of primary schools on Scottish islands that will be invited to engage in the Treòir | Voar | Virr programme. A National Transition Training Fund programme to aid recovery in education and support re-training and employment opportunities for creative freelancers through arts-based cultural workshops in primary schools that support delivery of our National Islands Plan commitments.
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Milestone for equality in schools *UPDATED RELEASE*
Roll-out of LGBT inclusive education.
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School safety
Mitigations extended.
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Modernising school buildings
Statistics show impact of investment.
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School flu vaccinations get underway
Free vaccine extended to secondary school pupils
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National qualifications and assessments
Views of renowned academic published.
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National qualifications 2022
Exams will take place next year if safe to do so.
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Supporting transgender young people
Guidance issued for schools.
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Results Day
Record number of Higher and Advanced Higher passes.
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University of the Highlands and Islands - further education teaching programme: consultation analysis
Analysis of the University of the Highlands and Islands further education teaching programme consultation, which ran from 18 May 2021 to 29 June 2021.
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Music tuition and core curriculum fees removed
No bills for families.
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Help with school clothing costs
Grant for uniforms increases.
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Higher education - re-committing to Fair Access - a plan for recovery: annual report 2021
The fourth annual report of the Commissioner for Fair Access to higher education celebrates the progress that has been made and warns about the impact of the COVID-19 emergency, and the resulting setback to achieving fair access.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) - replacement of National Qualifications exams in 2021 session: equalities impact and Fairer Scotland Duty assessment
Equality impact assessment to consider the impacts on groups with protected characteristics and/or those experiencing socio-economic disadvantage of replacing the examination diet for National 5, Highers and Advanced Highers in 2020 to 2021 with an alternative certification model.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) - replacement of National Qualifications exams in 2021 session: child rights and wellbeing impact assessment
A child rights and wellbeing impact assessment to consider the impacts on children’s rights and wellbeing as a result of the replacement of National Qualifications exams in 2021 session with an Alternative Certification Model, due to COVID-19.
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Education reform
Improving outcomes for children and young people.
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OECD review backs school curriculum
SQA to be replaced as part of reforms.
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£215 million to improve attainment
Schools and local authorities receive record funding.
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Summary Statistics for Follow-up Leaver Destinations, No. 3: 2021 Edition
This statistical publication provides information on the follow-up destinations of 2019/20 school leavers from publicly funded schools in Scotland
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Free school meals
90,000 children to benefit.
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Education recovery: next steps
SQA and Education Scotland to be reformed.
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Pupil Equity Funding: national operational guidance 2021
Guidance to help schools plan how they will most effectively spend their Pupil Equity Funding (PEF) allocation.
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University of the Highlands and Islands - Further Education Teaching Programme: consultation
Whether the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) should provide a Further Education Teaching Programme for individuals seeking registration as a further education teacher with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS).
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STEM teacher education bursary: eligibility criteria
Details of the eligibility criteria for the STEM teacher education bursary.
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Return to full-time school
Majority of pupils back after Easter break.
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Enhanced summer offer for all children
A national “summer of play” to provide access to activities.
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Closing the attainment gap
Report outlines progress made towards achieving equity in education.
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Ten year school plan delivered
117 schools built in £1.8 billion investment.
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Support for providers of school age childcare
Pilot childcare projects also announced.
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Phase 2 of schools return
More pupils back from 15 March.
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93.3% of school leavers in positive destinations
Proportion of pupils in Higher or Further Education at record high.
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Summary Statistics for Attainment and Initial Leaver Destinations, No. 3: 2021 Edition
This statistical publication provides information on the educational attainment and initial destinations of 2019/20 school leavers from publicly funded schools in Scotland
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School leaver attainment and destinations
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Remote learning to continue for majority
Youngest pupils return to classroom.
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Financial help for families in need
More than £14 million awarded to low income households.
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Healthy eating in schools: guidance 2020
Statutory guidance supporting the implementation of the Nutritional Requirements for Food and Drink in Schools (Scotland) Regulations 2020.
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Back to school
Phased return for some pupils.
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The Education (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Coronavirus) (Scotland) Regulations 2021: children's rights and wellbeing impact assessment
This Children's Rights and Well-being Impact Assessment explores the implications of new regulations which support the process for determining requests from parents in relation to the allocation of school places outside of the normal catchment area, any subsequent appeals; and exclusion appeals
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The Education (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Coronavirus) (Scotland) Regulations 2021: equalities impact assessment
Equalities Impact Assessment for new regulations that support the process for determining requests from parents in relation to the allocation of school places outside of the normal catchment area, and any subsequent appeals, and also the determination of exclusion appeals .
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Schools funding
More teachers, digital devices and support for families.
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Remote learning for schools
Guidance for teachers and families published.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): children, young people and families - evidence summary - December 2020
Summary of Scottish and UK evidence on the impact of COVID-19 on the wellbeing of children and young people.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) teacher and lecturer estimates - 2020 results: EQIA
This equality impact assessment (EQIA) considers the results of using teacher and lecturer estimates following the cancellation of the examination diet in Spring 2020, due to COVID-19.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) teacher and lecturer estimates - 2020 results: CRWIA
This child rights and wellbeing impact assessment (CRWIA) considers the results of using teacher and lecturer estimates following the cancellation of the examination diet in Spring 2020, due to COVID-19.
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Schools guidance
Updated measures for pupils and staff.
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Deferring entry to primary one
Local authorities to pilot extra funded childcare from 2021.
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Autism in Schools Short-Life Working Group: action plan
Action plan and next steps for the Autism in Schools Short-Life Working Group.
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Young People in Scotland Survey 2019 - course choice in senior phase: report
A report on the findings from the Young People in Scotland survey that focuses on course choice in the senior phase.
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SQA Awards update
Higher and Advanced Higher exams replaced.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) - education sector: Deputy First Minister statement 8 December 2020
Ministerial Statement by the Deputy First Minister John Swinney in the Scottish Parliament, on the education sector on Tuesday 8 December 2020.
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No change to school holiday dates
Public health advice is not to alter Christmas term dates.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): impact on children, young people and families - evidence summary October 2020
Summary of Scottish and UK evidence on the impact of COVID-19 on the wellbeing of children and young people.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): impact on children, young people and families - evidence summary July 2020
Summary of Scottish and UK evidence on the impact of COVID-19 on the wellbeing of children and young people.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): impact on children, young people and families - evidence summary September 2020
Summary of Scottish and UK evidence on the impact of COVID-19 on the wellbeing of children and young people.
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Residential outdoor education centres fund opens
£2 million package of support.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) in schools
Evidence paper on transmission, risks and absences.
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Nutritional analysis: software specification
Guidance for local authorities, or their contracted caterers, for advice to procure software which will be used to plan and nutritionally analyse food and drink provision in schools in order to meet the Nutritional Requirements for food and drink in schools (Scotland) Regulations, 2020.
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School milk scheme to continue
Plugging the funding gap left by Brexit.
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Out of school care - draft framework: consultation analysis
This is the summary report of the 2019 consultation on the draft framework for Out of School Care in Scotland. It will inform the final Framework and provide evidence for future development of School Age Childcare policy.
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Updated schools guidance
Strengthened safety measures for pupils and staff.
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Deferred entry to primary school: statistics
Analysis to inform the understanding of trends and variations in deferral rates and the characteristics of pupils identified as having deferred entry to primary school.
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Help for residential outdoor education centres
£2 million package of support.
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Embracing global citizenship
Survey reflects pupils’ positive attitudes and respect for others.
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Funding for those who need it most
Over £30 million to tackle financial insecurity.
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Attainment Scotland Fund evaluation: headteacher survey 2019 - technical report
The Technical report is a companion document to the Headteacher Report 2019. It sets out the sample, methodology, survey questions and response rates.
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Attainment Scotland Fund evaluation: headteacher survey report 2019
This report presents findings from a recent survey of headteachers of schools in receipt of support from the Attainment Scotland Fund (ASF). This is the fourth survey of headteachers, previous surveys having been conducted in 2016, 2017 and 2018.
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Attainment Scotland Fund evaluation: third interim report - year 4
This report focuses on the Year 4 (2018/19) evaluation of ASF across Pupil Equity Funding (PEF), Challenge Authority and Schools Programme Funding streams.
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SQA awards 2021
Plans for Highers to go ahead; National 5 exams replaced.
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SQA Awards 2021: Deputy First Minister's speech
Deputy First Minister John Swinney's speech in the Scottish Parliament on 7 October 2020.
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National Qualifications experience 2020 - rapid review: our response
Our response to the recommendations in the rapid review of National Qualifications experience report 2020.
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National Qualifications experience 2020: rapid review
Professor Mark Priestley of the University of Stirling was commissioned by the Scottish Government to lead an independent review of the processes through which National Qualifications were awarded in 2020 after exams were cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Scottish secondary schools and their links with developing countries: study
This study on school partnership and school visits in a global citizenship context supports discussions on global learning, international development, school partnerships and volunteering.
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Supporting education staff
COVID-19 antibody survey.
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Strengthening support for school staff
Package will include help with mental health.
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School Estates and Healthy Living Survey Statistics
National Statistics Publications for Scotland.
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Face coverings in schools
Guidance updated.
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Testing available for education workers
Priority access to those who feel they have been at risk.
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SQA results
Downgraded results scrapped; qualifications to be based on teacher judgement.
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Results Day
138,000 learners receive their results.
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Funding boost for science centres
Extra £2m to mitigate the impact of COVID-19.
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Schools to re-open full-time
Staff and pupils to return to classrooms in August.
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Funding for more teachers
Extra staff as schools re-open.
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Education Recovery Group
Group continues work to develop plans for full reopening of schools.
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Return to full-time schooling
Investment of £100 million to tackle attainment.
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Review of additional support for learning implementation: executive summary
Executive summary of a report from an independent review of the implementation of the additional support for learning legislation which began in September 2019 and concluded with the submission of this report and recommendations to Scottish Ministers and COSLA. Full report: https://www.gov.scot/isbn/9781839608247
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Free school meals extended
Additional £27.6 million to help feed pupils and other key groups.
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School leaver destinations
Proportion of young people in work, training or further study remains high.
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School leaver follow-up destinations
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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£50 million to improve attainment
Schools and local authorities receive funding boost.
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Wellbeing of pupils to be prioritised
Guidance for education authorities and teachers published for next academic year.
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Schools re-opening guidance
Blueprint for safe return to classes.
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Schools to re-open in August
Safe return planned through mix of school and home learning.
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The Education (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Coronavirus) (Scotland) Regulations 2020: equalities impact assessment
Equalities impact assessment for the Education (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Coronavirus) (Scotland) Regulations 2020.
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The Education (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Coronavirus) (Scotland) Regulations 2020: CRWIA
Children’s rights and well-being impact assessment completed for the Education (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Coronavirus) (Scotland) Regulations 2020.
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Pupil Equity Funding
£250 million direct to schools between 2020 and 2022.
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Education Secretary welcomes SQA guidance
Advice will support the awarding of qualifications this summer.
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Supporting families through COVID-19
140,000 children and young people provided with free school meals.
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Coronavirus food fund
Support to put meals on tables.
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Easter childcare for key workers
Hubs to remain open over the spring break.
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Access to counselling in secondary schools: guidance
Guidance for education authorities establishing access to counselling in secondary schools.
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1+2 language learning survey: report
Findings from the 2019 survey of local authorities regarding progress with implementation of the 1+2 approach to language learning in Scottish schools.
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Childcare provision for key workers
Criteria provided to local authorities to determine local need.
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Update on school closures and exams
Exams will not go ahead, teaching, learning and support can continue with local flexibility.
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School and nursery closures
Education Secretary to make statement to Parliament tomorrow.
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Impact of Learning for Sustainability on educational outcomes: summary
Summary of research into the impact of Learning for Sustainability on educational outcomes.
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STEM Bursaries increased
Latest STEM Bursary Scheme opens for applications on Monday 16 March.
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Reducing inequity in STEM subjects
Inspiring people of all ages to upskill and tackle the global climate emergency.
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Coronavirus guidance issued for education providers
Specific advice for students and staff.
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Review of Curriculum
Remit published on OECD-led review
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School leaver attainment and destinations
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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95% of school leavers in positive destinations
Deprivation gap in positive destinations continues to close.
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Five years of Scottish Attainment Challenge
Education Secretary to make flagship speech on attainment.
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Publication of exam analysis
Four papers considering the 2019 exam results published.
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School leaver destinations and personal skills development: consultation analysis
Analysis of consultation on the proposal to record all school leavers undertaking personal skills development as being in a positive destination in a new category in school leaver destination statistics.
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Scottish National Standardised Assessments: national report
Summary of outcomes at a national level on the Scottish National Standardised Assessments (SNSA) in the 2018 to 2019 academic year.
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Making Sense Programme: final report
Report detailing the work undertaken by the Making Sense Working Group to support the implementation of these recommendations through the Making Sense: Dyslexia and Inclusive Practice Programme 2014 to 2019.
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Educational outcomes of Learning for Sustainability: literature review
Literature review exploring the impact of Learning for Sustainability on educational outcomes.
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Milestone in delivery of new schools
Attainment improvements as 100th school opens.
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Achievement of Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) Levels
An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Schools Statistics Published
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Summary statistics for schools in Scotland no. 10: 2019 edition
Results of the annual pupil and teacher census and early learning and childcare provision conducted in September 2019 and attendance, absence and exclusions for the 2018 to 2019 school year.
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National Improvement Framework and Improvement Plan 2020: summary
Summary of the vision and priorities for Scottish education and the improvements that need to be made to help deliver those priorities.
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National Improvement Framework and Improvement Plan: 2020
Sets out the vision and priorities for Scottish education and the improvements that need to be made to help deliver those priorities.
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Achievement of Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) Levels 2018-19
Results of the achievement of curriculum for excellence (CFE) levels 2018 to 2019.
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Sharp rise in reading ability at school
Performances improve and attainment gap closing.
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Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2018: highlights from Scotland's results
Report covering Scotland's performance in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2018, covering reading, maths and science.
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Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2018: Highlights from Scotland’s results
An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Mental health in schools
Dedicated counselling service for pupils.
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Fall in teacher vacancies
Sharp drop in reported permanent vacancies in primary schools.
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New School Butterstone
Independent Review into school closure commissioned.
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Children, Young People and Families Early Intervention and Adult Learning and Empowering Communities Fund evaluation: final report
Final report of the evaluation of the CYFEI and ALEC Fund.
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Sending computers to Africa
Education initiatives benefit from used Scottish Government equipment.
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Multimillion pound infrastructure projects completed
Affordable homes, transport links and schools delivered.
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Ending the sale of energy drinks to children and young people: consultation
We are seeking views on whether there is a need to take mandatory action to ban the sale of energy drinks to children and young people.
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Learning for sustainability: CRWIA
The findings of a child rights and wellbeing impact assessment (CRWIA) relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Vision 2030+ action plan.
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Maoineachadh airson Foghlam Gàidhlig
£2 millean airson bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig ùr.
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Funding for Gaelic education
Investment of £2 million for new Gaelic primary school.
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Bringing maths to the masses
Creative projects and activities planned for biggest ever ‘Maths Week Scotland’.
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Senior phase survey
Headteachers offering pupils flexibility and choice.
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Senior phase: headteacher survey
A report on the findings from an online survey of secondary school headteachers exploring their perspectives of implementing Senior Phase of Curriculum for Excellence.
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The right help at the right time in the right place: strategy for the learning provision for children and young people with complex additional support needs 2017-2026
This ten year strategy sits within the context of our other policies and strategies to improve the learning outcomes for children and young people with complex additional support needs living in Scotland.
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Review of senior phase
Independent review to consider implementation of Curriculum for Excellence between S4 and S6.
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Sanitary products anniversary
Millions of free period products delivered.
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Learning estate strategy
The Learning Estate Strategy and its guiding principles provide a platform for investment in the learning estate across Scotland and set out our strategic approach for managing the learning estate.
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New schools and campuses for Scotland
928 schools built or substantially refurbished since 2007.
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School Estates Statistics
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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School estates statistics 2019
Statistics from the annual school estates core facts survey, including information on school condition and suitability, and the number of new builds and refurbishments.
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School Healthy Living Survey statistics 2019
Information from an annual survey carried out in February each year of all publicly funded schools in Scotland on registration for free school meals, uptake of school meals (both free and paid for) and PE.
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Attainment, leaver destinations and healthy living: summary statistics
Results of the initial and follow-up leaver destination surveys (S3 to S6), post-review attainment, school meals and physical education.
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School Healthy Living Survey
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Woodmill High School funding
Scottish Government to fund investment in new Dunfermline campus.
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Out of school care in Scotland - draft framework: consultation
This draft framework for consultation sets out a vision for out of school care, considers the current picture, and asks questions about the benefits and challenges of accessing out of school care.
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Scottish National Standardised Assessments: P1 survey responses
Responses from local authorities, headteachers and teachers to the independent review of national standarised assessments in schools.
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Buchanan and St Ambrose Independent Review: evidence
Evidence to support the findings of the review into the Coatbridge school campus.
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Buchanan and St Ambrose Independent Review: final report
Final report of the Buchanan and St Ambrose Independent Review.
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Standards for headteachers: equality impact assessment
Record of the equality impact assessment (EQIA) undertaking in respect of the introduction of the Head Teachers Education and Training Standards (Scotland) Regulations 2019.
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Standards for headteachers: business and regulatory impact assessment
Final business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) on the introduction of the Head Teachers Education and Training Standards (Scotland) Regulations 2019.
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Standards for headteachers: children's rights and wellbeing impact assessment
Final children's rights and wellbeing impact assessment (CRIWA) on the introduction of the Head Teachers Education and Training Standards (Scotland) Regulations 2019.
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More powers for schools
Partnership approach making progress.
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Devolved school management: guidelines
This guidance supports the development of devolved school management schemes, which set out how local authorities fund schools and the accountability and responsibility for financial decisions.
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Empowering Schools: education reform progress update
Progress update on delivery of the Scottish Government's programme of education reform.
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Attainment Scotland Fund evaluation: interim report (year 3)
Findings from the evaluation of Year 3 (2017-2018) of implementation of the Attainment Scotland Fund.
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Leaders of independent review visit Buchanan and St Ambrose High Schools
Team meet staff in response to health and safety concerns.
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Commitment to sustainable learning
Educating pupils on being responsible citizens of the world.
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Included, engaged and involved part 1: promoting and managing school attendance
Guidance to education authorities in Scotland on the promotion of good attendance and the management of attendance.
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Food and drink in schools: consultation analysis report
An analysis of responses given on the nutritional requirements for food and drink in schools.
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Making school food healthier
More fruit and vegetables, less processed red meat and sugar on the menu.
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Review of Buchanan and St Ambrose High School
Work to begin immediately on independent review.
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Scottish Schools (Parental Involvement) Act 2006: national review progress report
This joint report from the Association of Directors of Education, the National Parent Forum and the Scottish Government outlines the progress that has been made in the fields of parental involvement, parental engagement, family learning and learning at home.
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Primary 1 standardised assessments ‘should continue’
Assessments can help inform teachers’ professional judgements.
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New School Payment launches
Full Best Start Grant package now available.
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New flexible career pathways in teaching
Strengthening career options for teachers to develop in the profession.
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Independent panel on career pathways for teachers: final report
Description of work undertaken by the group and its recommendations for the Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers (SNCT).
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Attainment Scotland Fund evaluation: school case studies
How the Attainment Scotland Fund has been used by schools, and qualitative feedback on schools' experience to date.
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Attainment Scotland Fund evaluation: headteacher survey 2018
Headteachers’ experience of the fund, covering themes such as governance, planning and evaluation, impact and sustainability.
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Attainment Scotland Fund evaluation: headteacher survey 2018 - appendix
Technical report providing methodological detail and data tables for the results of the headteacher survey 2018 for the evaluation of the Attainment Scotland Fund.
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Growing Up in Scotland: changes in language ability over the primary school years
This report investigates the improvement of language ability during the primary school years and identifies factors which appear to help and hinder improvement over this period.
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Healthy relationships and consent
New national resource to support young people.
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LGBT inclusive education: guidance to education authorities May 2019
Joint letter issued on 8 May 2019 from the Scottish Government and COSLA.
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Collaborating to help close the attainment gap
Stronger connections between schools and youth work organisations
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Scottish National Standardised Assessments: recommendations from P1 Practitioner Forum
The P1 Practitioner Forum was formed to give P1 teachers a voice in the debate concerning the Scottish National Standardised Assessment (SNSA) for P1, and to generate practical advice to address the well-documented challenges and discussions that arose from SNSA’s first year of implementation.
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Holiday meals for children
Funding for food during school holidays.
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Education maintenance allowances: 2017 to 2018
Statistics on Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) recipients and payments made in 2017-2018.
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Education Maintenance Allowances 2017-18
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Strategy for the learning provision for children and young people with complex additional support needs 2017-2026: full consultation analysis
The full analysis report of responses to the consultation on the draft ten-year strategy.
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Strategy for the learning provision for children and young people with complex additional support needs 2017-2026: summary consultation analysis
Summary report of responses to the consultation on the draft ten-year strategy.
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Devolved School Management: draft guidelines
Draft new Devolved School Management Guidelines to local authorities, providing guidance on local authorities’ Devolved School Management Schemes regarding how they fund schools and the accountability and responsibility for financial decisions.
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Confronting sectarianism
Increased support for grassroots projects.
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Better outcomes for children who need additional support
New tools for teachers and councils to assist learners.
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Additional support for learning: implementation in 2017-2018
Details of the implementation of additional support for learning in 2017-2018.
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Additional support for learning: experiences of pupils and those that support them
Findings from qualitative research.
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Presumption to provide education in a mainstream setting: guidance
Guidance to education authorities on their duty to provide education in a mainstream setting unless certain exceptions apply.
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Moray pupils engineer success
A96 dualling programme hailed by pupils and teachers
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Science centre funding 2019-20
Total funding for Science Centres tops £10 million.
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STEM bursary: equality impact assessment 2019
Second equality impact assessment (EQIA) of STEM bursary summarises how decision makers balanced the aim of the bursary against the potential adverse impacts of the policy on groups with protected characteristics.
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Record high for school leavers in positive destinations
Deprivation gap in positive destinations falls by half.
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Summary Statistics for Attainment and Initial Leaver Destinations, No. 1: 2019 Edition
Results of the initial leaver destination surveys (S3 to S6) and post-review attainment.
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STEM Bursary applications open
Home Economics included for first time.
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Primary to secondary school transitions: systematic literature review
Impact of transitions and the factors that support or hinder a successful transition from primary to secondary school.
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Primary to secondary school transitions: systematic literature review - key findings
Impact of transitions and the factors that support or hinder a successful transition from primary to secondary school.
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STEM strategy for education and training: first annual report
Overview of progress in the first year of the five year STEM Strategy for Education and Training in Scotland.
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Regional Improvement Collaboratives (RICs): interim review
The overall aim of this review was to explore how RIC establishment had been taken forward in each region.
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Improving Personal and Social Education
Consent education to be part of updated teaching resources.
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Review of Personal and Social Education: preparing Scotland's children and young people for learning, work and life
Review of personal and social education (PSE), including the role of guidance in schools and school counselling services and the effectiveness of the provision of the universal support entitlement for children and young people in local authority schools.
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Best Start Grant to help youngsters
New benefit to be introduced from June.
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Primary teacher numbers highest since 1980
447 more teachers in 2018.
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2019 National Improvement Framework and Improvement Plan
The framework sets out activity the Scottish Government and partners will take to drive improvement for children and young people.
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2019 National Improvement Framework and Improvement Plan: summary document
Five page summary of the 2019 NIF Plan
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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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Teacher vacancies 2018
The table included is a snapshot of advertised vacancies for local authority teaching posts as at September 2018.
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Initial teacher education: 2018 student teacher intake
The tables included show indicative information received from universities in October 2018 on intakes to initial teacher education.
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More teaching vacancies filled
Student teacher intake increases three years running.
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107 new STEM teachers funded by bursary
Support scheme extended to help more people into teaching.
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Teaching in a diverse Scotland: increasing and retaining minority ethnic teachers
This report aims to increase the number of teachers from under-represented groups at all levels in Scottish Schools.
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LGBTI education
Scotland will lead the way in inclusive education.
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LGBTI Inclusive Education Working Group: report to the Scottish Ministers
Group's recommendations to the Scottish Ministers.
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Ready to Act: interim report on implementation and recommendations
Progress made so far on supporting allied health professions children and young people (AHP CYP) community and direction for 2018-2020.
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Read, Write, Count: November 2017 campaign evaluation report
Summary of the Read, Write, Count primary school literacy campaign results against its objectives.
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Headteacher Recruitment Working Group: route to headship
This paper supports the Headteacher Recruitment Working Group's 'Report and next steps' publication.
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Headteacher Recruitment Working Group: report and next steps
Considerations of issues relating to the recruitment and retention of headteachers in Scottish schools and recommendations to address the issues.
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Young STEM leaders to mentor younger peers
Funding for a young leaders programme announced.
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Vision for school libraries
Pupils shape strategy to help improve literacy and boost attainment.
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Schools for the Future
Three key milestones met in one week.
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Call to devolve migration
Stark figures show impact of Brexit on education workforce.
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Fast-tracking education reforms
Landmark agreement reached with councils.
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Education (Scotland) Bill: draft
A draft Bill containing provisions designed to empower schools, improve collaboration, enhance parental involvement and ensure pupil participation.
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International Council of Education Advisers: report 2016-2018
This is the first formal report of the International Council of Education Advisers (ICEA) following the initial two-year period of their appointment.
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Scotland's education reform: update
Deputy First Minister's speech about the progress of Scottish education reform.
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Developing a positive whole school ethos and culture: relationships, learning and behaviour
Policy guidance in response to the Behaviour in Scottish schools research, published December 2017.
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Poverty gap closing
Attainment improving, education spend increasing.
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Together we can, together we will: consultation
Consultation by National Consultation of Rural Advisers (NCRA) to help inform recommendations for Scottish Government on future policy direction for the rural economy.
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Healthier school food
Less sugar, more fruit and veg on the menu.
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Nutritional requirements for food and drink in schools: consultation
Proposed amendments to the Nutritional Requirements for Food and Drink in Schools (Scotland) Regulations 2008.
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Food and drink in schools: nutrition requirements review
Independent review by the Technical Working Group of nutrition requirements regulations.
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Improved anti-bullying measures
Incidents to be recorded.
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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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£50 million to close attainment gap
Hundreds of schools to benefit.
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Personalised online careers support for all pupils
Recommendations of Learner Journey Review published.
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Education Maintenance Allowances 2016-17
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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International Council of Education Advisers
Effective collaboration key to close attainment gap.
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Treas Sgoil Ghàidhlig ann an Glaschu
Leas Phrìomh Mhinistear air £1.9 millean de mhaoineachadh ainmeachadh dhan phròiseact.
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Supporting new STEM teachers
Training bursaries available from April.
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Young people's participation in decision making in Scotland: attitudes and perceptions - research findings
Findings from a survey of secondary school pupils on perception of their ability to influence decisions that affect them.
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Young people's participation in out of school activities: research findings
Findings from an online survey of young people aged 8 to 26.
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Young people's participation in decision making in Scotland: attitudes and perceptions
Findings from a survey of secondary school pupils on perception of their ability to influence decisions that affect them.
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Investing in education
Second consecutive increase in local authority spend.
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Initial Destinations of Senior Phase School Leavers
An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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£3 million for language learning
School funding to strengthen skills.
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Raising attainment
First Minister sees work of £120m school fund.
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Pupil Equity Funding (PEF): national operational guidance 2018
Guidance to help schools plan how to effectively spend their PEF allocation.
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Pupil Equity Funding
More than 2,300 schools to receive over £120 million next year.
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Pupil Equity Funding: school allocations 2018 to 2019
Funding allocated directly to schools and targeted at closing the poverty related attainment gap.
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Education (Scotland) Act 1980 Section 70 guidance document: analysis of consultation responses
Analysis report following the public consultation on guidance for users of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980.
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Teacher numbers increase
DFM: Scottish Government investment improving education.
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Teacher Panel meeting: minutes June 2017
Minutes from the fifth meeting of the Teacher Panel.
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Education (Scotland) Act 1980 section 70 guidance: consultation
Consultation on guidance regarding procedures for making complaints against Ministers under section 70 of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980.
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Pupil Equity Funding: school allocations 2017 to 2018
Funding allocated directly to schools to help close the poverty related attainment gap.
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Teacher Panel meeting: minutes March 2017
Minutes from fourth Teacher Panel meeting.
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National improvement framework: drivers of improvement
Information on evidence that we will gather to measure school improvement.
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Pupil Equity Funding: how it will work
Information about the Pupil Equity Funding and how it can be used.
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National Improvement Framework for Scottish Education - 2016 Evidence Report
An overview of what we know about Scottish education and the context in which our children and young people learn.
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Delivering Excellence and Equity in Scottish Education: A Delivery Plan for Scotland
This delivery plan clearly sets out how the Scottish Government will work with partners to deliver excellence and equity for every child in education in Scotland.
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Ready to Act - A transformational plan for Children and young people, their parents, carers and families who require support from allied health professionals (AHPs)
The Plan meets the evolving needs of Children and Young People in providing an equitable and sustainable model that reflects the early years agenda and the integration of health and social care services
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Building better schools: investing in Scotland's future
The school estate strategy is relevant to all parts of the learning environment: the buildings and spaces, the grounds, the fixtures, facilities and furniture.
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Included, engaged and involved: part 1 - attendance in Scottish schools
Guidance on the management of attendance and absence in Scottish schools.
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