Schools
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Wallyford Learning Campus opens
New, modern learning facilities for East Lothian.
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Football helping to tackle poverty
Extra Time partnership delivering for families.
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Short Life Working Group on Economic and Social Opportunities for Gaelic report: SG response
Our response to the recommendations made by the Short Life Working Group on Economic and Social Opportunities for Gaelic.
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Freagairt Riaghaltas na h-Alba ri Aithisg na Buidhne-obrach Geàrr-ùine air Cothroman Eaconamach is Sòisealta don Ghàidhlig
Freagairt Riaghaltas na h-Alba ri molaidhean na Buidhne-obrach Geàrr-ùine air Cothroman Eaconamach is Sòisealta don Ghàidhlig
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Verity House Agreement: stocktake - one year on
The Verity House Agreement sets out the Scottish Government and local government’s vision for a more collaborative approach to delivering our shared priorities. One year on from its launch, we reflect on the progress related to its operation.
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Progressing the human rights of children in Scotland: update report 2021-2024
This report provides an update on the delivery of commitments outlined in our action plan ‘Progressing the human rights of children in Scotland: action plan 2021 to 2024’.
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The Scottish Household Survey: Satisfaction with Schools 2023 results
An official statistics publication.
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Reading `picnics’ and campfire projects win library funding
Over 50 schools share £150,000 investment to mark Book Week Scotland.
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Schools - religious observance and religious and moral education: consultation
This consultation seeks views on proposed changes to the current legislation on religious observance (RO) and religious and moral education (RME) in schools. The proposed changes will support the alignment of legislation with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
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Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment - SG response: child rights and wellbeing impact assessment
Assesses the impact of the SG response to the Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment on children's rights and wellbeing.
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Whole Family Wellbeing Funding Programme - CRWIA
Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment (CRWIA) for the Whole Family Wellbeing Funding Programme.
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Whole Family Wellbeing Funding Programme - EQIA
Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) for the Whole Family Wellbeing Funding Programme
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Whole Family Wellbeing Funding Programme - ICIA
Island Communities Impact Assessment (ICIA) for the Whole Family Wellbeing Funding Programme.
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Responding to bullying in schools
New guidance focuses on ‘prevention, response and inclusivity’.
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Anti-bullying guidance for adults working with children and young people
Guidance for schools and organisations on preventing and responding to bullying between children and young people, including advice on online bullying and recording and monitoring incidents.
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Additional Support for Learning review - action plan: third progress report - easy read
Progress report from the Scottish Government and COSLA providing an update on work undertaken since November 2022 and summarising the actions to be taken to deliver the recommendations from the review of implementation of additional support for learning.
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Physical intervention in schools: guidance
Guidance on 'Included, engaged and involved part 3: A relationships and rights-based approach to physical intervention in schools'. This guidance is for education authorities grant-aided and independent schools in Scotland on the use of physical intervention.
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Physical intervention in schools: equality impact assessment
The results of the equality impact assessment for Included, engaged and involved part 3: a relationships and rights-based approach to physical intervention in schools.
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Physical intervention in schools: children's rights and wellbeing impact assessment
The children's rights and wellbeing impact assessment (CRWIA) for Included, engaged and involved part 3: a relationships and rights-based approach to physical intervention in schools.
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Education workforce – health and wellbeing support: report findings and recommendations
Findings and recommendations of a five-month project into how the wellbeing of the education workforce is currently being supported . It also sets out recommendations for next steps to begin to develop a comprehensive, consistent offer of wellbeing.
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Delivering on pledges to children with additional support needs
Report highlights progress made since 2020.
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Additional Support for Learning review - action plan: third progress report
Progress report from the Scottish Government and COSLA providing an update on work undertaken since November 2022 and summarising the actions to be taken to deliver the recommendations from the review of implementation of additional support for learning.
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Additional Support for Learning review: action plan - update
An updated Additional Support for Learning (ASL) action plan, setting out the progress made since November 2022, to deliver against the recommendations made by the review of implementation of additional support for learning.
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Improving the Lives of Scotland's Gypsy/ Travellers 2: action plan 2024-2026 - easy read
Easy read version of the second joint action plan by the Scottish Government and the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA).
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Improving the Lives of Scotland’s Gypsy/Travellers 2: action plan 2024-2026
Second joint action plan by the Scottish Government and the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA).
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Climate change - Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024-2029: children's version
Children's version of the Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024 to 2029. This version can be used to support learning and sets out the actions the Scottish Government and partners will take to respond to the impacts of climate change from 2024 to 2029.
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Climate change: Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024 - 2029 - easy read
Easy read version of the Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024-29. The Adaptation Plan sets out the actions that the Scottish Government and partners will take to respond to the impacts of climate change from 2024 to 2029.
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Climate change: Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024-2029
Sets out the actions that the Scottish Government and partners will take to respond to the impacts of climate change. This Adaptation Plan sets out actions from 2024 to 2029.
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Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment - SG response: island communities impact assessment
Island communities impact assessment on the Scottish Government response to the Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment which was published in June 2023. This is part of a suite of impact assessments related to the Scottish Government response.
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Reform of qualifications and assessment
Less reliance on "high stakes" final exams.
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Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment - SG response: Fairer Scotland Duty impact assessment
Fairer Scotland Duty impact assessment conducted on the Scottish Government response to the Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment. Part of a suite of associated impact assessments.
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Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment - final report: Scottish Government response
Scottish Government response to the final report of the Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment (IRQA) - 'It's Our Future' - published in June 2023.
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Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment - SG response: equality impact assessment
Equality impact assessment relating to the Scottish Government response to the Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment. It assesses the impact of the proposed changes to qualifications and assessment for groups with protected characteristics.
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Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment - SG response: consumer duty impact assessment
This impact assessment assesses the impact of the SG response to the Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment for consumers.
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Keeping The Promise to our children, young people and families: progress update 2024
In March 2022 we published our Promise implementation plan. Two years on, this update provides a status report on progress so far.
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Protecting Gaelic and Scots
Scottish Languages Bill passes first stage.
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School Healthy Living Survey: school meal uptake statistics 2024
An Accredited Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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School uniform and clothing: a summary of guidance for schools and education authorities
A summary of guidance for schools and education authorities to support the design and implementation of school uniform and clothing policies in Scotland.
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School uniform and clothing: a resource for pupils
A resource for pupils to support the key messages from the guidance for schools and education authorities on school uniform and clothing in Scotland.
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School uniform and clothing guidance: Information for Parents and Carers
A resource for parents and carers to support the key messages from the guidance for schools and education authorities on school uniform and clothing.
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School uniform and clothing: Guidance for schools and education authorities
This guidance provides schools and education authorities with advice to support local decisions about the design and implementation of school uniform and clothing policies in Scotland.
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School uniform and clothing guidance: child rights and wellbeing impact assessment
Results for the Child Rights and Wellbeing (CRWIA) undertaken to consider the impacts on child rights and wellbeing of the guidance on school uniform and clothing in Scotland.
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School uniform and clothing guidance: equality impact assessment
Results for the Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) undertaken to consider the impacts on equality of the guidance on school uniform and clothing in Scotland.
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New uniform guidance published
Reducing the cost of the school day.
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Social media safety for young people
Campaign to stop the sharing of violent incidents.
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Violence prevention framework for Scotland: annual progress report 2023 to 2024
The Violence Prevention Framework (2023) sets out a comprehensive range of activity to prevent violence from happening in the first place and to reduce the impact when it does. This report highlights the progress that has been made over 2023 to 2024 with partners on our shared programme.
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Record number of pupils in “good or satisfactory” schools
Investment drives major improvement since 2007.
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School Estates Statistics 2024
An Accredited Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Diversity in the teaching profession: annual data report
Fourth edition of an annual publication which aims to gather and share data relating to the diversity of the teaching profession in order to inform and evaluate future work.
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Increasing and retaining minority ethnic teachers: action guide for local authorities
An guide for local authorities, and other employers of teachers, outlining actions that can be taken to embed antiracism within their recruitment, retention and progression policies.
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Children and Young People Affected by a Family Member in Prison or Secure Care: Final Report of Short-Life Group
Explores the impact on children and young people when a family member is in prison or secure care, and makes recommendations for improvement.
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1+2 languages policy: findings from the 2023 survey of local authorities
Findings of a 2023 survey of local authorities on the implementation of the 1+2 languages policy in schools. The key finding is that it confirms nearly all primary and secondary schools now deliver language learning from P1 and through the Broad General Education.
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Improving relationships and behaviour in schools
Guidance published to support pupils and teachers.
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Equalities Impact Assessment - Guidance on Mobile Phones in Scotland's Schools
Results for the Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) undertaken to consider the impacts on equality of the Guidance on Mobile Phones in Scotland's Schools.
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Relationships and behaviour in schools: national action plan 2024 to 2027
This joint action plan draws together the actions that will be taken between 2024 and 2027 in response to the evidence from the Behaviour in Scottish Schools Research 2023.
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Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment (CRWIA) for Guidance on Mobile Phones in Scotland's Schools
Results for the Child Rights and Wellbeing (CRWIA) undertaken to consider the impacts on child rights and wellbeing of the Guidance on Mobile Phones in Scotland's Schools.
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Mobile phones: guidance for Scotland's schools
This guidance provides schools and local authorities with advice on the development and updating of local policies relating to the use of mobile phones in schools.
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Results Day 2024
Wide range of achievements celebrated.
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School placing requests and appeal hearings - temporary arrangements: 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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Community Learning and Development (CLD) - Statistics Brief
This statistics brief presents data relevant to CLD in Scotland. While the Scottish Government does not collect or publish data on participation in, and the impact of, CLD, several sources provide information on the communities CLD is trying to reach.
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Independent Review of Community Learning and Development: consultation analysis
This report summarises responses to the call for evidence on the Independent Review of Community Learning and Development (CLD) in Scotland. Findings are set out under the four main themes for the Review.
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Learning: For All. For Life. A report from the Independent Review of Community Learning and Development (CLD)
This is the Report of the Independent Review of Community Learning and Development (CLD), which was led by Kate Still. The Independent Review began in December 2023 and was commissioned by the Minister for Higher and Further Education; and Veterans.
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Learning: For All. For Life. A report from the Independent Review of Community Learning and Development (CLD) – Learners Summary
This is a Learners Summary of the Report of the Independent Review of Community Learning and Development (CLD). The review was led by Kate Still. It began in December 2023 and was commissioned by the Minister for Higher and Further Education; and Veterans.
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Final report of the Access Data Short-Life Working Group
The Access Data Short-life Working Group (SLWG) was formed to consider possible data sources to complement SIMD. This report is the output of that group.
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Summary statistics for Follow- Up Leaver Destinations, No. 6: 2024 Edition
This statistical publication provides information on the follow-up destinations, nine months after the end of the school year, of 2022-23 school leavers from publicly funded secondary schools in Scotland.
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School Leaver Follow-up Destinations - Data Sources and Methodology
Information on the data sources and methodology used in the production of school leaver follow-up destinations.
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School leaver follow-up destinations
An Accredited Official Statistics publication for Scotland.
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Football activity club funding doubles to £4 million
Support to help families on low incomes with childcare.
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Education reform legislation published
New qualifications body and independent inspectorate to be established.
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Education (Scotland) Bill: strategic environment assessment - pre-screening notification
Strategic environment assessment (SEA) pre-screening notification for the Education (Reform) Bill.
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Education Bill: consultation analysis - Gaelic
Tionndadh Gàidhlig den Sgrùdadh Neo-eisimeileach aig Wellside air freagairtean don co-chomhairleachadh air Bile an Fhoghlaim (Alba), a chaidh a choimiseanadh le Riaghaltas na h-Alba.
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Education Bill: consultation analysis
The independent analysis by Wellside of responses to the consultation on the Education (Scotland) Bill, commissioned by the Scottish Government.
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Education (Scotland) Bill: business and regulatory impact assessment
The business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) for the Education (Scotland) Bill.
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Education (Scotland) Bill: fairer Scotland duty summary
Fairer Scotland Duty Assessment (FSDA) for the Education (Reform) Bill.
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Education (Scotland) Bill: equality impact assessment
Equality impact assessment (EQIA) for the Education (Reform) Bill.
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Education (Scotland) Bill: child rights and wellbeing impact assessment
Child rights and wellbeing impact assessment(CRWIA) for the Education (Reform) Bill.
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Education (Scotland) Bill: island communities impact assessment
Island communities impact assessment (ICIA) for the Education (Reform) Bill.
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Education (Scotland) Bill: data protection impact assessment
Data protection impact assessment (DPIA) for the Education (Reform) Bill.
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National Transitions to Adulthood Strategy - statement of intent: engagement summary - easy read
Easy read summary report on analysis of feedback received on the National Transitions to Adulthood Strategy: statement of intent.
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National Transitions to Adulthood Strategy - statement of intent: engagement analysis summary
This is the summary report on analysis on feedback received on the National Transitions to Adulthood Strategy: statement of intent.
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National Transitions to Adulthood Strategy - statement of intent: engagement analysis
Full report on analysis of feedback received on the National Transitions to Adulthood Strategy: statement of intent.
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Eradicating child poverty
Funding to expand access to childcare services.
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National mathematics specialist appointed
Improving Scotland’s curriculum.
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Helping clear school meal debt
Supporting families through cost of living crisis.
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Education (Scotland) Act 1980 (Modification) Regulations 2024: equality impact assessment
Equality impact assessment associated with The Education (Scotland) Act 1980 (Modification) Regulations 2024.
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National Standardised Assessments for Scotland: national report 2022 to 2023
Summary of outcomes at a national level on the 'Scottish National Standardised Assessments' (SNSA) and ‘Measaidhean Coitcheann Nàiseanta airson Foghlam tron Ghàidhlig’ (MCNG) (collectively known as NSA) in the 2022 to 2023 academic year.
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Education (Scotland) Act 1980 (Modification) Regulations 2024: child rights and wellbeing impact assessment
Child rights and wellbeing impact assessment associated with The Education (Scotland) Act 1980 (Modification) Regulations 2024.
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Standards in Scotland's Schools etc. Act 2000: statutory guidance
Statutory guidance covering provisions under the Education (Scotland) Act 2016 which amend the Standards in Scotland’s Schools etc. Act 2000.
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Pupil projections and implications for teacher resourcing needs: education workforce modelling and research
An external report considering population projections and potential implications for education workforce resources in Scotland. This independent analysis is intended to support engagement with partners on workforce planning that enables delivery of key commitments while maximising value for money.
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Readiness for remote learning: report
The report on public schools’ readiness for remote learning summarises findings from Education Scotland’s survey which ran between June and August 2023. This meets Section 17 of The Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) 2022 Recovery Act.
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Land-based Learning Review report: SG response
The Scottish Government response to the Independent Commission for the Land-Based Learning Review that reported to Ministers with 22 recommendations to attract and equip more people, particularly women and young people, with the skills and knowledge needed to work in land-based and aquaculture sectors.
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Physical intervention in schools guidance consultation: what you told us - easy read
An easy read version of the analysis report of consultation responses on our draft physical intervention in schools guidance.
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Physical intervention in schools guidance: consultation analysis
An analysis report of the responses to the consultation on draft physical intervention in schools guidance.
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Aithris Bhliadhnail air Plana Nàiseanta nan Eilean 2023
Gaelic version of the National Islands Plan annual report 2023
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Community learning and development: guidance for 2024 to 2027
This guidance document outlines the national policy context for community learning and development (CLD) that education authorities should be aware of in complying with the Requirements for Community Learning and Development (Scotland) Regulations 2013 during the period of 2024 to 2027.
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Local living and 20 minute neighbourhoods - planning guidance: final impact assessment report update
This impact assessment report update relates to our planning guidance on local living and 20 minute neighbourhoods which was produced to support the implementation of the policy framework within the fourth National Planning Framework (NPF4).
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Local living and 20 minute neighbourhoods: planning guidance
The guidance on local living and 20 minute neighbourhoods aims to encourage, promote and facilitate the application of the Place Principle and create connected and compact neighbourhoods which prioritise environmental, social and economic sustainability.
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Help for families during holidays
‘Extra Time’ partnership providing vital support.
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National Islands Plan: annual report 2023
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 2023 reporting year.
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Enhanced opportunities for people of all ages
Commitment to the right to free education.
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Building a New Scotland: Education and lifelong learning in an independent Scotland
This paper sets out the Scottish Government's vision for Education and Lifelong Learning in an independent Scotland.
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Building a New Scotland: education and lifelong learning in Scotland - easy read
Easy read version of the Scottish Government's vision for education and lifelong learning in an independent Scotland.
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Care Experienced Children and Young People Fund: operational guidance 2023 to 2024
Operational guidance for the Care Experienced Children and Young People Fund 2023 to 2024.
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United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child - concluding observations 2023: SG initial response - child-friendly version
This report explains how the Scottish Government (SG) is responding to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child’s concluding observations. These were published in 2023. This document will tell you about some of the things we are doing to make things better for children and their families in Scotland
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Summary Statistics for Schools in Scotland 2023 Supplementary Statistics Published
An Accredited Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Child and parental wellbeing: measuring outcomes and understanding their relation with poverty
Enhancing wellbeing is a crucial element of supporting the lives of children, young people and families living in poverty. This report represents a first step in assessing wellbeing outcomes and understanding their relation with poverty for low income families.
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Preventing and responding to gender based violence: a whole school framework
This framework provides support to those working with and in schools to develop and strengthen universal and targeted approaches to gender-based violence.
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Tackling gender-based violence
Supporting schools to play their part.
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Child protection learning and development 2024: national framework
Framework to support multi-agency learning and development relevant to child protection in Scotland. This highlights key learning for all workforces according to the level of responsibility they have for child protection.
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Summary statistics for attainment and initial leaver destinations, no. 6: 2024 edition
This statistical publication provides information on the educational attainment and initial destinations of 2022-23 school leavers from publicly funded schools in Scotland.
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School and college teacher recommendations: consultation analysis
The Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills consulted with the school and college teaching profession to seek their views on the recommendations from the National Discussion on Education and the Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment. This report sets out the findings.
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Scottish Languages Bill: business and regulatory impact assessment
Business and regulatory impact assessment for the Scottish Languages Bill. This is legislation which seeks to advance the status of, and provision for, the Gaelic and Scots languages.
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Scottish Languages Bill: children's rights and wellbeing impact assessment
Children's rights and wellbeing impact assessment (CRWIA) for the Scottish Languages Bill. This is legislation which seeks to advance the status of, and provision for, the Gaelic and Scots languages.
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Am Plana Nàiseanta airson Dùthaich a tha Math a Thaobh Biadh: Sgrìobhainn Chochomhairleachaidh
This consultation covers the content of the national Good Food Nation Plan. It seeks views on the Outcomes; ways of measuring progress; and how different groups envision life in a Good Food Nation. It also seeks views on specified functions. This is a Gaelic translation of the consultation.
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National Good Food Nation Plan: consultation - easy read
Easy read version of our consultation on the national Good Food Nation Plan, which sets out the Government's goals for food and how we will achieve them.
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National Good Food Nation Plan
The national Good Food Nation Plan sets out six over-arching Outcomes for a Good Food Nation; the range of targets and indicators that will be used to gauge progress towards achieving them; and details of a wide range of food-related policies and initiatives from across the Scottish Government.
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National Good Food Nation Plan: consultation
We are consulting on the first national Good Food Nation Plan. We are seeking views on the national Good Food Nation Outcomes, ways of measuring progress and how different groups envision life in a Good Food Nation. It also seeks views on specified functions.
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Schools - impact of Regional Improvement Collaboratives on pupils and practitioners: review
Summary of the evidence captured in a review of the impact of Regional Improvement Collaboratives (RICs) on pupils and practitioners. This includes information and examples from the RIC Returns, and a summary of key themes identified in the interviews and focus group sessions.
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Remote technology in school admission and exclusion appeal hearings: consultation
Consulting proposing that the ability to hold school admission and exclusion appeals using remote technology continues on a permanent basis. We are gathering views and evidence on the suitability of their use in appeal hearings.
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Rural Scotland Data Dashboard: Overview
This report accompanies the Rural Scotland Data Dashboard which presents data on a range of issues that impact rural Scotland. The report synthesises the data included in the dashboard into a broader picture of successes, challenges and trends in rural Scotland.
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Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill: consultation
We are committed to protecting, respecting and championing the rights of people with learning disabilities and neurodivergent people. This consultation on proposals for a Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill seeks the views of everyone on how we can do this.
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Scottish Languages Bill: Fairer Scotland Duty summary
Fairer Scotland Duty Summary for the Scottish Languages Bill. This is legislation to advance the status of, and provision for, the Gaelic and Scots languages.
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Scottish Languages Bill: island communities impact assessment
Island communities impact assessment for the Scottish Languages Bill. This is legislation to advance the status of, and provision for, the Gaelic and Scots languages.
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Scottish Languages Bill: equality impact assessment
Equality impact assessment for the Scottish Languages Bill. This is legislation which seeks to advance the status of, and provision for, the Gaelic and Scots languages.
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National Improvement Framework - future of insight consultation: response summary and next steps
A summary of responses and next steps following the consultation on the future of Insight.
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Attainment Scotland Fund 2022-2026 evaluation: analytical plan - year 2 2023 -2024
Second annual analytical plan for the Attainment Scotland Fund (ASF) evaluation 2022 to 2026 covering the academic year 2023 to 2024. This is a companion document to the ASF evaluation strategy 2022 to 2026 published in November 2022.
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Education: National Improvement Framework and improvement plan 2024
Sets out 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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Scottish Attainment Challenge - Local stretch Aims: 2023/24 to 2025/26
A summary of local authority stretch aims for raising attainment and closing the poverty related attainment gap 2023/24 - 2025/26.
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Scottish Household Survey 2022: Key Findings
Selected findings from the 2022 Scottish Household Survey, organised by topic area.
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Achievement of Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) levels: 2022/23
Achievement of Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) levels: 2022/23 provides information on national performance in literacy and numeracy, based on all pupils in publicly funded Primary 1, Primary 4, Primary 7 and Secondary 3 classes, and for all pupils based in special schools/units.
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Funding Follows The Child and The National Standard for Early Learning and Childcare Providers: Operating Guidance
This document sets out how the Funding Follows the Child approach operates, including how settings meet the National Standard criteria and the role of local authorities in delivering the approach.
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Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA 2022): Scotland's results - highlights
Report covering Scotland's performance in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2022, covering maths, reading, and science.
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Scottish islands: data overview 2023
This report gives a snapshot of Scotland's island-level data as collated in the new Scottish Islands Data Dashboard and draws out key findings relating to each of the strategic objective topic areas set out in the National Islands Plan.
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Mapping Of Professional Qualification Routes and Continuous Professional Learning Opportunities relating to Psychological Trauma, in the Children and Families Workforce
Commissioned as part of the National Trauma Transformation Programme, this research aimed to map the learner journeys of five sectors of the Children and Families workforce including School Nursing, Health Visiting, Children and Families Social Work, Residential Childcare and Secure Care.
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Behaviour in Scottish schools: research report 2023
This report is the fifth (2023) wave of the Behaviour in Scottish Schools Research, first undertaken in 2006.
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Education Bill provisions: consultation
A consultation on a new national qualifications body and a new approach to inspection of education in Scotland, including elements of the proposed Education Bill.
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International Council of Education Advisers: third report 2021-2023
This is the third formal report of the ICEA relating to their third two-year term (2021-2023) of work.
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School age childcare delivery framework
Sets out our commitment, action areas and the approach we will take over the next two to three years to deliver a system of affordable and accessible school age childcare which will be funded for those families who need it most.
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Curam-cloinne Aois-Sgoile Fream-obrach - Gearr-chunntas Gniomhach
Gaelic version of the executive summary provides a condensed overview of the main School Age Childcare Delivery Framework publication.
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School age childcare delivery framework: executive summary (English version)
Executive summary providing a condensed overview of the main School Age Childcare Delivery Framework publication.
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School age childcare delivery framework: island communities impact assessment screening
The Island communities impact assessment (ICIA) has been completed for the School Age Childcare Delivery Framework 2023 as a supporting measure to determine whether a ICIA is required.
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School age childcare delivery framework: child rights and wellbeing screening
Child rights and wellbeing impact assessment (CRWIA) screening has been completed for the School Age Childcare Delivery Framework 2023 as a supporting measure to determine whether a CRWIA is required.
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Out to Play - caring for our outdoor spaces
Guidance to make the most of the outdoor spaces your early learning and childcare settings use and caring for the environment through embedding Learning for Sustainability. This guidance supports practitioners to provide high quality outdoor play experiences.
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Transitions to adulthood strategy: statement of intent
This statement of intent summarises the research and engagement to date on Scotland’s first National Transitions to Adulthood Strategy, and sets out what the Scottish Government has heard it should focus on in order to improve the lived experiences of transitions for Scotland’s disabled young people.
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Transitions to adulthood strategy: statement of intent - easy read
Easy read version of the statement of intent summarises research and engagement to date on Scotland’s first National Transitions to Adulthood Strategy, and sets out what the Scottish Government has heard it should focus on in order to improve experiences of transitions for Scotland’s disabled young people.
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Transitions to adulthood strategy: statement of intent - summary
Summary of the statement of intent summarises research and engagement to date on Scotland’s first National Transitions to Adulthood Strategy, and sets out what the Scottish Government has heard it should focus on in order to improve experiences of transitions for Scotland’s disabled young people.
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Children and Young People's Mental Health and Wellbeing Joint Delivery Board: final report
This report summarises the work of the Children and Young People’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Joint Delivery Board which was co-chaired by COSLA and Scottish Government. The Board oversaw reform across areas that impact on the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people.
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Pupils with complex additional support needs: research into provision
The research looked at policy, practice, partnerships and the perspectives of parents, carers, children and young people in Scotland to explore the ways that pupils with complex needs are supported. Resources, staffing, placements and training were emerging themes in all of the enquiry areas.
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Local authorities publish RAAC data
Newly published data shows areas impacted.
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School meal uptake statistics (Healthy Living Survey)
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Next chapter for Reading Schools
More pupils to benefit from ‘transformative’ programme.
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National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland 2021 - updated 2023
This guidance describes the responsibilities and expectations for all involved in protecting children and will support the care and protection of children.
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Transfer of the functions of Education Appeal Committees to the Scottish Tribunals: consultation analysis
Summary of the analysis of responses submitted during the consultation on whether the functions of Education Appeal Committees (“appeal committees”) should transfer from the auspices of local authorities to the Scottish Tribunals.
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Delivery of relationships, sexual health and parenthood education in Scottish schools: draft guidance
Draft revised statutory teaching guidance for relationships, sexual health and parenthood (RSHP) education currently subject to public consultation until 23 November 2023.
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Diversity and inclusion in schools
Scotland leading the way.
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Teaching Bursary in Scotland: Island Communities Impact Assessment
The Teaching Bursary in Scotland provides bursaries of £20,000 as an incentive to ease transition into Initial Teacher Education for those considering a change in career in the hardest-to-fill STEM subjects and Gaelic as a secondary subject, Gaelic medium across all secondary subjects and Primary.
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Exam results support for pupils
Advice on next steps.
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Consultation on draft Statutory Guidance on the Delivery of Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenthood (RSHP) Education in Scottish Schools.
Consultation paper on draft Statutory Guidance on the Delivery of Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenthood (RSHP) Education in Scottish Schools.
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Teaching bursary: equality impact assessment
The teaching bursary in Scotland provides bursaries of £20,000 to incentivise career changers into teacher training in Physics, Maths, Technical Education, Computing Science, Chemistry, Home Economics, Gaelic as a secondary subject, Gaelic medium across all secondary subjects and in primary.
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Education Maintenance Allowances: 2021-22
Statistics on Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) recipients and payments made in 2021-2022.
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National Islands Plan review: consultation
We are consulting on a review of the National Islands Plan, published in 2019. This review is required by the Islands (Scotland) Act 2018. We are seeking views on the impact and content of the current National Islands Plan.
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National Islands Plan: implementation route map 2023
Details how we will deliver on the commitments in the National Islands Plan, over the coming year.
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Teaching Qualification (Further Education) (Scotland) Determination 2023
Determination made by Scottish Ministers stipulating which higher education institutions can provide a course of education and training leading to the Teaching Qualification (Further Education).
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School uniform: consultation analysis
Analysis report on the responses we received to our consultation on school uniforms in Scotland.
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Learning for Sustainability
Action plan published.
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Learning for sustainability: action plan 2023 to 2030 - Gaelic translation
Scotland's learning for sustainability action plan 2023 to 2030 "Target 2030: A movement for people, planet and prosperity " aims to build an inspiring movement for change so every 3 to 18 place of education becomes a sustainable learning setting by 2030.
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Learning for sustainability: action plan 2023 to 2030
Scotland's learning for sustainability action plan 2023 to 2030 "Target 2030: A movement for people, planet and prosperity " aims to build an inspiring movement for change so every 3 to 18 place of education becomes a sustainable learning setting by 2030.
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Attainment Scotland Fund evaluation: National Improvement Framework - attainment and health and wellbeing measures
Summarises evidence around improvement in attainment and health and wellbeing, and the gap between pupils from the most and least deprived areas. It is an initial key output from the new Attainment Scotland Fund (ASF) evaluation strategy and forms part of the overall body of evidence for the evaluation.
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Hayward review published
Considering the future of qualifications and assessment.
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Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment: review and key recommendations
This is an information pamphlet covering key areas of what the the Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment considered alongside its key recommendations.
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Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment: consultation analysis
Summarises views from correspondents on phase three of the Independent Review covering each of the three elements within the proposed Scottish Diploma of Achievement (Subject Studies, Learning in Context and the Personal Pathway).
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Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment: consultation - supplementary analysis
Supplementary report that should be read alongside the analysis of phase three consultation responses undertaken by Progressive Partnership.
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Infrastructure Investment Plan 2021-22 to 2025-26: progress report 2022 to 2023
Second annual progress report relating to the Infrastructure Investment Plan 2021-22 to 2025-26 which outlines the progress made in relation to the Plan’s three themes during the last year as well as key delivery achievements and activity planned for the coming year.
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Infrastructure Investment Plan 2021-22 to 2025-26: major capital projects progress update - March 2023
The following information relates to projects with a capital value of £5 million or more which are at the outline business case (or equivalent) approved stage or beyond.
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Buidheann-obrach Gheàrr-bheatha air Cothroman Eaconamach is Sòisealta don Ghàidhlig: Aithisg do Rùnaire a' Chaibineit airson Ionmhas is na h-Eaconamaidh
Aithisg air molaidhean na Buidhne-obrach Gheàrr-bheatha air Cothroman Eaconamach is Sòisealta don Ghàidhlig.
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Short Life Working Group on Economic and Social Opportunities for Gaelic: report
A report to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Economy containing the recommendations of the Short Life Working Group on Economic and Social Opportunities for Gaelic.
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Record number of school leavers in work, training or study
Gap narrows between most and least deprived areas.
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School leaver follow-up destinations
A National Statistics publication for Scotland.
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Summary statistics for follow-up leaver destinations, no. 5: 2023 edition
This statistical publication provides information on the follow-up destinations of 2021/22 school leavers from publicly funded secondary schools in Scotland.
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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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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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Investing in school libraries
Winning projects announced.
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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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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: 2017-18
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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