Education Scotland

Education Scotland The official account of Education Scotland. Education Scotland is an executive agency of the Scottish Government.

We are responsible for the design and improvement of the curriculum in Scotland.

🧮 Maths Week Scotland Grant Funding!The first round of Maths Week Scotland grant funding closes on 14th June. Schools, ...
11/06/2026

🧮 Maths Week Scotland Grant Funding!

The first round of Maths Week Scotland grant funding closes on 14th June. Schools, nurseries, early learning & childcare providers, community and family providers and other educational settings can apply for either £250 or £500 towards their MWS 2026 activities.

Find out more and access the application form 👇
https://ow.ly/js5650Z7Fyh

11/06/2026

Education Scotland is leading a systematic review of the Scottish curriculum called the Curriculum Improvement Cycle. This week we're continuing our focus on with a reel from Erin Sinclair, PTC: Modern Languages at Beith High School in Fife. Listen as Erin discusses being part of the for Languages from a secondary perspective.

🎥 Using the Collective Efficacy summary video with your team.Our summary video can be a great way to start a focused con...
10/06/2026

🎥 Using the Collective Efficacy summary video with your team.

Our summary video can be a great way to start a focused conversation with colleagues about collective teacher efficacy and what it looks like in your setting.

Before sharing it, watch the video yourself so you’re clear on the key messages and any additional resources you may want to signpost.

Create a safe and respectful space for discussion by agreeing simple ways of working together - such as attentive listening, inclusive language and respectful contributions.

You might use prompts like:
🤔 What resonated most, and why?
❓ What does this mean for our practice?
💪 What conditions already support collective efficacy here? How can we strengthen them?

Encourage the group to identify a few manageable collective actions, and one personal commitment to revisit later.

👉 Explore the full session and more professional learning through Leadership+: https://ow.ly/Cz8k50Z64Jo

10/06/2026

"Learning a language opens up so many opportunities that you would never believe would be possible."

In our latest reel Carrie Ewens, Principal Teacher at Stepps Primary in North Lanarkshire, and Michael Connor, Principal Teacher at Mearns Primary in East Renfrewshire, discuss being part of the Curriculum Improvement Cycle for Languages from a primary sector perspective.

This week we're continuing our focus on the Curriculum Improvement Cycle for Languages and today it's all about Scots! W...
09/06/2026

This week we're continuing our focus on the Curriculum Improvement Cycle for Languages and today it's all about Scots! We have added two guest blogs to our LinkedIn page today focusing on Scots.

👉David Scott is a Primary Teacher at Maisondieu Primary in Angus. In his guest blog he discusses the importance of Scots and the work that's been taking place as part of the Curriculum Improvement Cycle. You can view his article in Scots and English.

"We hope this work will have a significant impact. For teachers, it provides greater clarity by showing that Scots is not something that appears only occasionally, but something that can be planned for, taught and assessed in a structured way. For children, it offers recognition and validation. It demonstrates that the language they hear and use has value, depth and importance."

🔗https://ow.ly/1z0b50Z9ryk

👉Our second guest blog focusing on Scots today comes from Jamie Fairbairn, Head of Humanities at Banff Academy in Aberdeenshire.

"At Banff Academy, young people choose either Scots or French in S3 and can then continue into a senior phase Scots class. I feel strongly that learners across Scotland should have access to a similar Scots language pathway."

Read in Scots and English as Jamie discusses the importance of Scots and being part of the Curriculum Improvement Cycle for Languages.

🔗https://ow.ly/KmHT50Z9ryl

09/06/2026

"Being able to learn how to bring the Scots language into my classroom has also been a journey to my authentic self."

This week we're focusing on the Curriculum Improvement Cycle for Languages and today it's all about Scots! Check out this reel from Sylvia Warnecke, School of Languages and Applied Linguistics, The Open University, where she discusses the importance of Scots. Look out for two articles focusing on Scots on our LinkedIn page later today!

"In moving towards a model where Gaelic learners' education is no longer treated as an “and”, but as an integral part of...
08/06/2026

"In moving towards a model where Gaelic learners' education is no longer treated as an “and”, but as an integral part of the languages landscape, we take an important step towards a more equitable and representative curriculum for all."

Education Scotland is leading a systematic review of the Scottish curriculum called the Curriculum Improvement Cycle. Over the next week and a half we're focusing on the Curriculum Improvement Cycle for Languages. Look out for lots of articles and reels from practitioners including a brand new podcast episode!

We start with an article from Ceitidh Campbell focusing on Gaelic. Ceitidh is a Gaelic (Learners) teacher at Millburn Academy in Inverness.

Visit our LinkedIn page to read more 👇
https://ow.ly/XHKK50Z8LxT

08/06/2026

"Languages are not an add-on to the curriculum. They are an integral part of it. It's not just about words and understanding vocabulary. There is a lot more to languages in terms of understanding of cultures, people and places."

Education Scotland is leading a systematic review of the Scottish curriculum called the Curriculum Improvement Cycle. This week we're focusing on the Curriculum Improvement Cycle for Languages. Look out for lots of articles and reels from practitioners including a brand new podcast episode!

In this reel Ceitidh Campbell, Teacher, Principal Assessor, at Millburn Academy, Highland Council, discusses the importance of Gaelic education.

Education Scotland is leading a systematic review of the Scottish curriculum called the Curriculum Improvement Cycle. Ch...
05/06/2026

Education Scotland is leading a systematic review of the Scottish curriculum called the Curriculum Improvement Cycle. Check out this message from our Chief Executive, Donna McMaster, highlighting what we have planned from Monday!

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