Equality Impact Assessment for the establishment of the Centre for Teaching Excellence
This Equality Impact Assessment considers the establishment of Scotland’s Centre for Teaching Excellence, which supports teachers including those in Gaelic Medium Education, to engage with research and evidence to develop their teaching practice.
Title of policy:
Establishment of the Centre for Teaching Excellence
Summary of aims and desired outcomes of Policy:
The establishment of the Centre for Teaching Excellence (‘the Centre’) aims to support improvement in the quality of teaching, learning and assessment across Scotland. The Centre will support all registered teachers, including those working in Gaelic Medium Education, to actively lead and engage with research and evidence to inform and develop their professional practice.
Through strengthened links between teachers, higher education and research, the Centre seeks to improve learning outcomes for children and young people, support excellence and equity in education, and contribute to closing the poverty related attainment gap.
Directorate: Education Directorate
Division: Workforce, Quality and Wellbeing
Team: Teacher Education and Excellence
Contact
Email: victoria.kelly@gov.scot