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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.

28/10/2026

📢 What makes you curious about coaching as an educator?

Join our 'Introduction to Coaching' online workshop to explore how coaching can support professional growth, strengthen learning relationships, and develop practice.

Explore Scotland’s national approach to coaching, discover how to build your coaching knowledge and skills, and learn how our professional learning resources can support you and others.

Multiple dates available - choose the session that suits you: https://ow.ly/vOcN5101iUU

28/10/2026

Middle Leaders Leading Change

Bite-sized, online learning activities you can do at your own pace, leading to certification.

New for 2026-27 is a leading curricular change activity.

Undertake a change initiative to put your learning into practice and lead change in your own context.

Everything you need to get started can be accessed on our website. https://ow.ly/S7u450ZZZk8

27/10/2026

📢Join us in November to explore Respect for All, Scotland’s national anti-bullying guidance for schools and organisations.

During the session we’ll also introduce professional learning from respectme Scotland designed to support practitioners across a range of education and learning settings, including Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) to:

• Build understanding of bullying behaviour
• Explore practical strategies to respond when bullying occurs
• Consider approaches to online bullying

Together we can build the knowledge, confidence and skills to help ensure every child and young person feels safe, respected and included.

Sign up 👉 https://ow.ly/sQe350ZZeut

Respect for All 👉 https://ow.ly/kRaJ50ZZeus

26/10/2026

“Over the last few months, we’ve been busy developing our corporate plan as a newly refocused curriculum agency.

“Scotland’s education system is evolving, and our new corporate plan sets out exactly how we plan to play our part.”

Watch our reel from Donna McMaster, Chief Executive of Education Scotland, as she shares how our new corporate plan has been developed.

Find out more - https://ow.ly/Z0Iz5100rVl

21/10/2026

We are excited to announce that the opening speaker for our 2026-27 Leadership+ series is globally-esteemed educator, author and director of Liberating Learning, Santiago Rincón-Gallardo.

Join us from 4pm to 5pm on Wednesday 4 November to take a step back from thinking about change implementation, and explore three fundamental questions: What is education for? What is learning? And what conditions enable powerful learning to flourish?

You can book your place here. https://ow.ly/5iGo50ZZATK

19/10/2026

We have published our new corporate plan today setting out how Education Scotland will focus its resources, expertise and partnerships over the next five years to support Scotland’s evolving education system.

The publication marks a new chapter for Education Scotland as it strengthens its role as Scotland’s National Curriculum Agency, with a clear vision to co-design and support the implementation of an ambitious and inclusive curriculum for Scotland’s learners. To achieve this, Education Scotland will work with partners to strengthen practice and develop the curriculum, placing equity, excellence and inclusion at its core while connecting evidence, policy and practice.

Check out this message from our Chief Executive, Donna McMaster, and find out more - https://ow.ly/szKm50ZYStW

We’ll be sharing reels from Donna on our social media channels soon as she explores each strategic priority in more detail.

16/10/2026

It's the Gaelic choirs at centre stage as the Royal National Mòd in Glasgow comes to a close. Learn how school leaders can be more effective “conductors” for in their setting with Education Scotland’s new Professional Learning Activity! https://ow.ly/caHp50ZUo00

’S iad na còisirean Gàidhlig air an àrd-urlair ’s am Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail an Glaschu a’ tighinn gu crìch. Faigh a-mach mar as urrainn do cheannardan sgoile a stiùireadh nas èifeachdaiche san t-suidheachadh aca le Gnìomh Ionnsachaidh Proifeiseanta ùr Foghlam Alba. https://ow.ly/caHp50ZUo00

15/10/2026

📢 Join us on December 2, 2026 for a professional learning webinar exploring hate crime and prejudice-based behaviours. Delivered in partnership with YouthLink Scotland, RespectMe and the Scottish Government, this session will help practitioners build their understanding, recognise early signs of prejudice-based behaviour and explore effective approaches to prevention, intervention and support.

Sign up 👉 https://education.gov.scot/events/hate-crime-prejudice-based-behaviour-national-guidance/

Explore the resource 👉 https://ow.ly/RmZG50ZX48H

15/10/2026

It's the Gold Medal competitions at the Royal National Mòd in Glasgow today. How can you make your setting a gold medal winner for ? Check out this video from Acharacle Primary School https://ow.ly/tO6L50ZUnPE

Farpaisean nam Bonn Òir aig a’ Mhòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail an Glaschu an-diugh! 🏅 Ciamar a nì sibh an t-ionad agaibh airidh air bonn òir airson ? Thoiribh sùil air a’ bhidio seo bho Bhun-sgoil Àth Tharracail. https://ow.ly/tO6L50ZUnPE

14/10/2026

It's Literature Day at the Royal National Mòd in Glasgow so discover Education Scotland's resource for supporting the teaching of Gaelic poetry and prose in secondary schools! https://ow.ly/LgJ350ZUnH2

Latha Litreachais aig a’ Mhòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail ann an Glaschu! 📚 Faigh a-mach mu ghoireas Foghlam Alba airson taic a thoirt do theagasg bàrdachd is rosg na Gàidhlig ann an àrd-sgoiltean. https://ow.ly/LgJ350ZUnH2

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Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
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