Education Scotland
@educationscotland
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.
⭐Congratulations to Bannerman High School in Glasgow City Council on achieving a full #STEMnation Award! The school has been praised for widening participation beyond traditional subject boundaries, helping learners experience a more inclusive & inspiring view of what #STEM can be.
Join our new Pedagogy in Practice professional learning programme (September 2026 to June 2027) to: - explore high quality pedagogy - strengthen evidence-informed practice - collaborate with practitioners Apply by 4 September. https://ow.ly/b81m50ZzLko #BacktoSchool
Look out for reels from our Chief Executive, Donna McMaster, focusing on the Curriculum Improvement Cycle over the next few weeks. If you haven’t been involved in the co-design process please register by 11th September to contribute: https://ow.ly/PwPg50ZgNCS
Canva is now available to Glow users as an opt-in service! All teachers with a Glow account can now request access to Canva Education through their local authority, unlocking premium features at no cost. Find out more👇 ow.ly/ohx550ZBmvp
🤝Relationships Matter A professional learning series exploring the importance of relationships & the various relational approaches used in Scottish educational settings. 🗓️27 August to 3 December 2026 💻Online Find out more & register. https://ow.ly/izKm50ZzkES #BacktoSchool
🧮Apply for the second round of Maths Week Scotland Grant Funding by 5pm on Sunday 30 August! Schools, nurseries, early learning & childcare providers, community & family providers & other educational settings can apply for £250 or £500 towards their #MWS2026 activities! 👉https://ow.ly/MKBW50Zztf3
💭Keeping Trauma in Mind A professional learning programme to support a trauma informed and responsive education workforce. 🗓️25 August to 22 September 2026 💻Online Find out more & register. https://education.gov.scot/events/?dateFrom=2026-08-11 #BacktoSchool
We have a range of new professional learning opportunities to support you in the new term. Check out our events webpage to find out more. https://ow.ly/r0x050ZxYuf #BacktoSchool
A big welcome #BacktoSchool to all learners and educators across Scotland this week and next! We hope you’ve had a great summer.
Remember that whatever your #QualsScotResults, expert careers advisers can help you explore your options! Call 0808 100 8000 The full SDS Results Helpline opening times are: • Wednesday 5 August, 8am to 8pm • Thursday 6 and Friday 7 August, 9am to 5pm
"Keep believing in yourself. Your journey is just beginning." Check out this video message from our Chief Executive, Donna McMaster, to learners on #QualsScotResults Day.
Good luck to everyone expecting to receive their #QualsScotResults tomorrow. We hope you get the result you wanted. In this thread we have pulled together some useful information. (1/6)
Help shape the future of Scotland’s curriculum! We plan to share the draft Curriculum Framework this autumn and are looking for some early feedback from those who haven’t been involved in the co-design process! Register by 11th September to contribute: ow.ly/PwPg50ZgNCS
Episode three of our wellbeing podcast series with Dr Karen Edge is out now. 🎧 Listen to this final episode in the series to learn how to avoid burnout and celebrate the wins in the session that’s coming to a close. https://ow.ly/IVYK50ZfFqW
⭐We are delighted to announce that Birkhill Primary School in Angus Council has achieved a full #STEMnation Award! #STEM is incorporated across different aspects of the curriculum through interdisciplinary learning and play-based approaches. Find out more - https://ow.ly/v8zF50Ze8Os
'Reflections on the Impact of the Raising Aspirations in Science Education (RAiSE) Programme', brings together voices from former Primary #STEM Development Officers, local authority leads and national partners. Find out more👉 https://ow.ly/wPVa50Z2LgY
With the end of term now on the horizon for many, here is a message from our Chief Executive, Donna McMaster.
⭐We are delighted to announce that Hurlford Primary School and Early Childhood Centre in East Ayrshire Council has achieved a full #STEMnation Award! Hurlford Primary School and Early Childhood Centre has been praised for their motivating and ambitious #STEM curriculum. https://ow.ly/FBQi50Ze8Ig
The people involved in Raising Aspirations in Science Education (RAiSE) over the years have powerful stories to tell. 'Reflections on the Impact of the RAiSE Programme' brings their voices together. Find out more👉 https://ow.ly/wPVa50Z2LgY
In our latest reel Jennifer Shearer, a teacher with 40 years' experience of teaching #Latin, shares her thoughts on the #Curriculum Improvement Cycle for #Languages.
Kinross High School has become the first school in Scotland to secure renewal of the prestigious #STEMnation Award. This recognition highlights the school's sustained commitment to connection, inspiration, equity and excellence. Find out more in our blog 👇 https://ow.ly/TKgi50Zcek3
🎙️The latest Curriculum Improvement Cycle podcast episode focuses on Languages. Listen at a time that suits you best 👇 👉https://ow.ly/ywbQ50ZawsS
🧮 The first round of Maths Week Scotland grant funding closes on 14th June! Find out more and access the application form 👇 https://ow.ly/js5650Z7Fyh #MWS2026
This week we're continuing our focus on #languages with a reel from Erin Sinclair, PTC: Modern Languages at Beith High School in Fife. Listen as Erin discusses being part of the #CurriculumImprovementCycle for Languages from a secondary perspective.
🎥 Thinking of using Jenni Donohoo’s collective efficacy video with colleagues? Watch it first, be clear on your purpose, & create a safe space for open reflection. Use prompts like: What resonated? What conditions support collective efficacy? Explore the full session 👉 https://ow.ly/WIQE50Z64Ha
"Learning a language opens up so many opportunities that you would never believe would be possible." In our latest reel Carrie Ewens, PT at Stepps Primary, and Michael Connor, PT at Mearns Primary, discuss being part of the #Curriculum Improvement Cycle for #Languages.
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.
This week we're focusing on the #Curriculum Improvement Cycle for #Languages. Check out this article on our LinkedIn page from Ceitidh Campbell focusing on Gaelic. Ceitidh is a #Gaelic (Learners) teacher at Millburn Academy in Inverness. 👉https://ow.ly/XHKK50Z8LxT
We are leading a systematic review of the Scottish #curriculum called the Curriculum Improvement Cycle. This week we're focusing on #Languages. In this reel Ceitidh Campbell, Teacher, Principal Assessor, at Millburn Academy, Highland Council, discusses #Gaelic education 👇
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!