Education Scotland

📢Join us in November to explore Respect for All, Scotland’s national anti-bullying guidance for schools & organisations. We’ll also introduce professional learning from Respectme Scotland designed to support practitioners across a range of settings. 👉 https://ow.ly/sQe350ZZeut

Last week we published our new corporate plan. In this reel Donna McMaster, Chief Executive of Education Scotland, shares how the corporate plan has been developed. Find out more 👇 https://ow.ly/XZ4g5100rVm

The opening speaker for our 2026-27 Leadership+ series is Santiago Rincón-Gallardo. Join us on 4 November to explore three fundamental questions: What is education for? What is learning? What conditions enable powerful learning to flourish? Register here. https://ow.ly/7wIf50ZZATN

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. Find out more – https://ow.ly/bPbj50ZYSvK

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 #Gaelic in their setting with Education Scotland’s new Professional Learning Activity! https://ow.ly/X4x250ZUnWQ

📢 Join us for this session designed to help practitioners build their understanding, recognise early signs of prejudice-based behaviour & explore effective approaches to prevention, intervention & support. 👉 https://ow.ly/pLxI50ZX7bn

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 #Gaelic? Check out this video from Acharacle Primary School https://ow.ly/yjmY50ZUnMs

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/nguP50ZUnCK

This National Hate Crime Awareness Week, explore our resource that supports educators to prevent, identify and respond to harmful behaviours, helping to create more inclusive, safe and equitable learning environments. 👉 https://ow.ly/p6la50ZX33H

To mark the youth competitions at the Royal National Mòd in Glasgow hear how practitioners are working to improve the Literacy & Gàidhlig #curriculum in our Curriculum Improvement Cycle Core Group https://ow.ly/8xTs50ZUnte #Gaelic

To mark the youth competitions at the Royal National Mòd in Glasgow, explore Education Scotland's materials to support the secondary curriculum in #Gaelic! https://ow.ly/XeUf50ZUnjF

Leading the How of Change will be in Stirling on 29 October. Last remaining places are available. Join us to consider how to lead change by spending valuable time with other leaders. Find out more and apply. https://ow.ly/s6hw50ZUUn5

We support education professionals through access to a wide range of professional learning opportunities. Take a look at our professional learning offer for 2026-27. It provides an overview of upcoming professional learning programmes, resources & events! https://ow.ly/VryM50ZTtov

Working towards a promoted post? Aspiring to Middle Leadership is a self-directed professional learning programme, where you'll have the opportunity to look at the roles of middle leadership & aspects of inclusion, wellbeing & equalities. Find out more. https://ow.ly/Liem50ZUlUH

We have published nine new professional learning activities (PLAs), particularly relevant for CLD practitioners & leaders. You can access these on our website & complete them in your own time. It's quick & easy to register for an account. https://ow.ly/FvpZ50ZTq7e

Headteachers, there's still time to apply for our updated Leading the How of Change programme. We still have spaces available in Stirling, Aberdeen and online in this recruitment window. Find out more and apply. https://ow.ly/TvLm50ZTpAN

As part of our professional learning offer, we deliver individual webinars and in-person events on a range of relevant topics to support your learning. Take a look at our events webpage to find out what's coming up this Autumn. https://education.gov.scot/events/?dateFrom=2026-09-30

We're delighted to announce two new self-directed Professional Learning Activities to support Gaelic Education in Scotland. You can complete these activities at your own pace & at a time that suits you. 👉https://ow.ly/kzrg50ZSZ3k

Last week our Chief Executive, Donna McMaster, visited Our Lady of Peace Primary School in Renfrewshire to celebrate 10 years of Maths Week Scotland. It was a wonderful day! Visit our #MWS2026 webpage & celebrate Maths Week all year round👉https://ow.ly/wqet50ZKLGZ

🧮We hope you have had a fun Maths Week 2026! Remember to visit our webpage and download our #MWS2026 activity packs to help celebrate maths all year round! 👉https://ow.ly/wqet50ZKLGZ

Our Chief Executive, Donna McMaster, visited Our Lady of Peace Primary School in Renfrewshire Council today to celebrate 10 years of Maths Week Scotland and this year's theme 'Maths Matters.' Visit our Maths Week Scotland web page for lots more information 👉https://ow.ly/wqet50ZKLGZ #MWS26

🧮This Maths Week Scotland explore our activity pack to provide ideas for learning about maths in communities. The activities can be used all year round! Find out more 👉 https://ow.ly/9mZg50ZOOkC #MWS26

There's one week left to apply for our Leading Professional Learning programme (November 2026 – June 2027). Join us to learn to plan, lead, & evaluate impactful professional learning aligned with the Curriculum Improvement Cycle. Apply by 30 September. https://ow.ly/JNwZ50ZP0Q2

Final week to apply! We have a range of positions available for Education Scotland Associates (ESA), including those with a specialism in supporting attendance. Find out more about the roles & criteria for selection: https://ow.ly/VFpz50ZOi4j

🧮This Maths Week Scotland explore our new activity pack to support secondary school pupils learning about maths. The activities can be adapted for Broad General Education and the senior phase and can be used all year round. 👉https://ow.ly/bnXk50ZONMY #MWS26

🧮This Maths Week Scotland explore our new activity pack to support primary school pupils learning about maths. The activities can be adapted for first and second level learning and can be used all year round. 👉https://ow.ly/xSRz50ZONvq #MWS26

Our latest blog considers the importance of headteacher leadership of curriculum and outlines the thinking behind our updated Leading the How of Change programme. Spaces are still available in Stirling, Aberdeen and online in this recruitment window. https://ow.ly/2B9w50ZOK76

Want to strengthen your application of Interdisciplinary Learning in practice? Our Interdisciplinary Learning programme (November 2026 - June 2027) supports practitioners to create & facilitate high quality IDL in a concept based curriculum. Apply here. https://ow.ly/wRs350ZP1sq

As a gift from the Scottish Government, a box of books on being safe and secure online is being delivered to Primary One pupils. Join the morning ASN Read Along on Wednesday 30th September with Guest Presenter Joanna Courtney from @callscotland.org.uk Join here: msteams.link/Y3CJ

As a gift from the Scottish Government, a box of books on being safe and secure online is being delivered to Primary One pupils. Join the GME Read Along on Wednesday 23rd September with Guest Presenter Linda MacLeod: AM: msteams.link/ST84 PM: msteams.link/5N5F

 As a gift from the Scottish Government, a box of books on being safe and secure online is being delivered to Primary One pupils. Join the Children’s Read Along on Tuesday 22nd September with Eva from @educationscotland.bsky.social: Join here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/2de66f...

Do you want to be actively engaged in our work at ES? We're now seeking applications for Education Scotland Associates (ESAs). As part of the role ESAs will help to support improvement activity across Scotland's education landscape. Find out more 👉 https://ow.ly/bxrv50ZOhko

🧮This Maths Week Scotland explore our new ELC activity pack to support learning about maths. This resource provides adult-led experiences that support high-quality interactions and thoughtfully planned spaces. 👉https://ow.ly/hvZg50ZON3Z #MWS26

Looking to gain a national perspective in the education system? Join us as an Education Scotland Associate (ESA). We're looking for ESAs with specialisms in Children & Young People Improvement Collaborative, CIC and Attendance. Apply now: https://ow.ly/nxAH50ZOfuo

Want to create and facilitate high quality interdisciplinary learning within your school or setting? Then why not join our Interdisciplinary Learning programme (November 2026 to June 2027)? Find out more and apply by 30 September. https://ow.ly/sk0l50ZOzE0

Check out this message from our Chief Executive, Donna McMaster, looking ahead to Maths Week Scotland (19 - 27 September). Visit our new Maths Week Scotland webpage to find out more about #MWS26 resources, competitions and challenges, and events! 👉https://ow.ly/ukx050ZMB9N

Want to develop a robust, learner-informed equalities policy for your setting? There's still time to apply for our online Equalities Policy Guide professional learning programme (30 September 2026 to 3 June 2027). Apply by Friday 18 September. https://ow.ly/AoYm50ZNOHG

Thinking about your next leadership step? Our Leading Professional Learning programme supports educators to: - lead & facilitate professional learning - evaluate impact - contribute to system-wide change Apply by 30 September. https://ow.ly/nB1G50ZNaeZ

We are seeking applications for a range of Education Scotland Associates (ESAs) with a variety of specialisms. 👉 Children & Young People Improvement Collaborative 👉 Curriculum Improvement Cycle – Social Studies 👉 Supporting Attendance More info: https://education.gov.scot/vacancies/esa-vacancies/

As part of Maths Week Scotland we're running a session called 'Maths Matters within the Curriculum Improvement Cycle' on Mon, 21 September 2026, 16:00 - 17:00. Find out more and sign up👉 https://ow.ly/onB550ZMxrt #MWS26

Are you a primary practitioner looking to engage in early intervention approaches to prevent gender based violence? There’s still time to apply for our Gender based Violence Early Intervention professional learning programme. Apply by 18 September. https://ow.ly/2gk350ZNOxo

🧮Maths Week Scotland’s Maths Tales competition invites young authors to create a story that includes maths. Find out more and log into #GlowScot to access the competition form! 👉https://ow.ly/72VF50ZMvO3 #MWS26

🌱 Dr Simon Breakspear explores how schools can escape “frenzied stagnation” by practising strategic subtraction. The Pruning Principle helps leaders remove low‑impact work, protect space, and focus on what matters most. Watch Simon’s full summary. https://ow.ly/fEPc50ZINoQ

🧮Maths Week Scotland runs from 19 - 27 September! This year is the 10th anniversary of #MWS26 and the theme is Maths Matters. We're running several webinars throughout the week. Find out more and sign up! 👉https://ow.ly/HAbX50ZNr35

Leading the How of Change is now open for recruitment! It provides headteachers & those who hold the Standard for Headship with the time & space to develop their leadership thinking. We're holding in-person sessions & online options. Apply here. https://ow.ly/6XQJ50ZNc6S

Dr Simon Breakspear introduces the pruning cycle: ✅ Examine ✅ Remove ✅ Nurture It offers a simple way to focus effort and protect what matters. Strategic subtraction builds clarity. 👉 Explore the full summary. https://ow.ly/SJ7h50ZIKpO

🧮 Would you like to know more about Maths Week Scotland and how you can get involved? Visit our newly launched webpage for lots of information on our new #MWS2026 activity packs, competitions and much more! 👇 https://ow.ly/aq5g50ZKLI2

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