New qualifications body and independent inspectorate will be established. The creation of a new national qualifications body, along with an independent education inspectorate, has taken a major step forward after
New qualifications body and independent inspectorate will be established. The creation of a new national qualifications body, along with an independent education inspectorate, has taken a major step forward after
Funding in Response to Unprecedented Situation Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth has confirmed up to £40 million funding in principle for the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) to support the University of
Growing Gaelic & Scots Plans to boost and encourage the use of Gaelic and Scots have been passed by the Scottish Parliament. The Scottish Languages Bill will enable parents to
Growing Numbers in Higher & Further Education in 2023-24 The number of young people in work, training or further study nine months after they left school has increased. The proportion
Guidance on behaviour and consequences published. New guidance setting out a range of approaches for schools to consider when responding to behaviour has been published. Developed with input from headteachers,
Capitalising on Scottish innovation, ideas and expertise. New initiatives taking advantage of Scotland’s world-class reputation as an innovation nation have been announced by the Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes. Three
Taskforce membership is announced. Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth has met with staff and students as she visited the University of Dundee’s School of Life Sciences. It came as the wider membership
£25 million for play park renewal. First Minister John Swinney is set to announce £25 million of funding to local authorities to invest in the renewal of play parks across
Rise in Students from Most Deprived Areas Access to higher education at university for Scottish students from the most deprived areas has increased to a near record high, official figures
Extra Money Available to Many in Education Carers in full and part-time education could be entitled to over £4,900 a year in financial support from Social Security Scotland. It is