Education Scotland

For Scotland's learners, with Scotland's educators

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Search reports on schools, other educational establishments, local authorities and related services.

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What is Curriculum for Excellence?

A quick introduction to Scotland’s 3-18 curriculum with links to key documents.

Experiences and outcomes

Use the experiences and outcomes help plan learning and to assess progress across all curriculum areas.

Current vacancies

Find opportunities to make a positive contribution to the future of Scotland’s children and young people.

Latest News

06 January 2021

Learning and leadership in 2021

In conversation with Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, John Swinney, and Gayle Gorman, HM Chief Inspector of Education.

23 December 2020

Education Scotland supporting remote learning

Education practitioners around the country are planning and preparing for the new term which we know will be required to be delivered online from 11 January.

09 December 2020

Education Scotland appoints Ollie Bray as Strategic Director

Ollie Bray has been appointed to the role of Strategic Director, and will take up his post in February 2021.

02 December 2020

Education Scotland welcomes a new Strategic Director

Craig Clement has been appointed to the role of Strategic Director at Education Scotland.

24 November 2020

Free festive digital card launched to 'Thank a Teacher'

Send your teacher a festive thank you card.