Education Scotland

Scottish AI in Schools Week runs from March 24 – 28. The week will comprise of a mixture of live lessons, stories of success and professional learning sessions. Find out more and sign up - https://ow.ly/xrGT50VkC8n #ScotAI25

Have you been inspired by British Science Week? Would you like to explore what STEM might look like in your setting? Why not join us for a visit to Rosebank Primary School on 24 March 2025 from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm. You’ll have the opportunity to explore their Esports room, Maker Space and STEM classroom whilst also meeting some of the school’s STEM partners including Dundee and Angus College Esport department, SSERC and V&A Dundee. Sign-up here for this event or one of our other five remaining STEM Nation Award Open Day events: 🔗 https://bit.ly/4hCVzXc By attending one of these events you will benefit from a unique opportunity to see children and young people engaging in STEM learning whilst also having the opportunity to learn from colleagues planning for and leading STEM. The events are free to attend and tickets can be booked now via Eventbrite. Educators from all sectors are invited to attend the events including school and setting leaders, central team members with responsibility for STEM and teachers, ELC practitioners and CLD providers. For further information please contact STEM@educationscotland.gov.scot

Michael Wilkie is Faculty Head of English and Communication at Calderside Academy in Blantyre. In this article Michael reflects on his experience of being part of the Curriculum Improvement Cycle’s Core Group for English and Literacy 👇 #education #scotland #learning #teaching #scottishschools #scottisheducation #educationscotland #curriculum #literacy #English

The role of the Education Scotland Associate (ESA) was introduced to draw on the expertise of practitioners to contribute to educational policy, improvement and development. Meet Olivia Drennan from Rosshall Academy in Glasgow. She is one of the new Associates and has been working in curricular development activities across Glasgow for several years. In this new role she says she is looking forward to getting more involved in the work at a national level. Find out more about the role: https://ow.ly/7HTa50VacGm

Early work on the Curriculum Improvement Cycle has begun. Liz Kerr, ELC Area Service Manager, Glasgow City Council, participates in the Literacy and English Core Group. In this video she shares what has surprised her most about the discussions so far. You can find out more about the Curriculum Improvement Cycle (CIC) – the systematic review of the Scottish curriculum to ensure it remains up to date and relevant for children and young people – via the CIC blog https://ow.ly/kSEV50UcH1O

HM Inspectors are working to review and improve school inspection models, and we want your input. We’re hosting a series of webinars in March 2025 to gather valuable feedback from teachers on how we can enhance the inspection process. This is your chance to share your experiences and help shape the future of school inspections. The webinars will take place on the following dates from 4pm-5pm. o Monday, 24 March o Tuesday, 25 March o Wednesday 26 March o Thursday 27 March Sign up now to book your place: https://ow.ly/tjLK50VhYBr Your feedback is crucial to making meaningful changes. #SchoolInspections #Educators

Supporting attendance: Culture In the link below we’ve outlined key elements which promote an inclusive and caring culture. It can be used as a ‘quick check’ to help settings quickly identify the elements of where they should focus their self-evaluation efforts to improve attendance and engagement. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e4j36rsP

The Curriculum Improvement Cycle is a systematic review of the Scottish curriculum to ensure it remains up to date and relevant for children and young people. In the first of a series of articles focusing on Literacy and English, Helen Fairlie, Senior Education Officer at Education Scotland, shares her reflections on the journey so far. 👉https://ow.ly/kyoz50VaU7a

Today, HM Inspectors have published an evaluation of local authority approaches to school improvement. Inspectors set out an overview of strengths in local authorities and recommendations for local authorities and the Scottish Government. HM Chief Inspector Janie McManus said: "Local authorities play a pivotal role in supporting schools to improve the quality of education. This report highlights how they undertake this critical work, focusing on self-evaluation, improvement planning, quality assurance, professional learning, and the delivery of both universal and targeted support to schools. "Ultimately, this report reinforces a shared ambition: to ensure that all of Scotland’s children and young people benefit from an education system that is inclusive, equitable, and of the highest quality. Together, through continuous reflection, leadership, and collaborative practice, we can achieve this goal – ensuring that every learner thrives in a system committed to their success." Read the report here: https://ow.ly/PTPO50VguJu

Over the next few weeks we’ll be launching a suite of resources and materials to support schools & local authorities develop ways to improve attendance. This week we’re focusing on the three themes of ‘culture, systems and practice’. Find out more: https://ow.ly/oiE050VghjJ