Students from Scotland’s most deprived communities are entering higher education in greater numbers and increasingly staying and succeeding in their studies, according to SFC’s latest Report on Widening Access. www.sfc.ac.uk?news=report-...

⭐ Future University: Six events explore the future of higher education this September  ⭐ Join our Future University events programme, a bold exploration of how universities can evolve to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world. Find out more and book now 👉 https://edin.ac/458CFmE

#InformedScotland 142: Skills gaps & shortages and the young workforce 'Ahead of the holiday period, and despite the absence of a new programme for government, June was a productive, thought- and action-provoking month for learning & skills... informedscotland.co.uk/2026/07/15/i... #EduSky

The Scottish Government records it invests over £3bn in the post-school education and skills sector annually. It wants to reform this sector, but progress is slow. Stronger links are needed with plans across areas like economic transformation and climate change: bit.ly/post-school_...

Curriculum Improvement Cycle (CIC): @educationscotland.bsky.social has published early draft sample materials for teachers to explore: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/ci... Full draft frameworks will be available from Sept 2026.

Curriculum Improvement Cycle (CIC): Early Draft Sample materials June 2026

The co-creation phase of the Curriculum Improvement Cycle (CIC) continues until January 2027.  Around 2000 teachers, practitioners and partners are involved in this co-creation. Draft sample m…

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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

#InformedScotland 141: Youth employment, HE futures & AI impact Informed Scotland was launched 14 yrs ago. Each anniversary I like to remind us what was shaping the learning & skills landscape in May 2012, what's changed - or not. Last month 3 topics stood out: informedscotland.co.uk/2026/06/15/i...

Scottish schools can now register interest in the next block of the Mandarin Virtual Exchange Teacher programme this autumn! The weekly live-streamed #Mandarin lessons are suitable as L3 provision for pupils in P5-7 and secondary BGE learners. More info: https://loom.ly/gKBlbRw

@theifs.bsky.social Your report asking 'Why has the NEET rate risen?' is highlighted in our latest news blog post informedscotland.co.uk/2026/06/15/i... #InformedScotland

#InformedScotland 141: Youth employment, HE futures & AI impact Informed Scotland was launched 14 yrs ago. Each anniversary I like to remind us what was shaping the learning & skills landscape in May 2012, what's changed - or not. Last month 3 topics stood out: informedscotland.co.uk/2026/06/15/i...

Our Closer to the Classroom event series, which includes afternoon sessions designed specifically for teachers, is taking place in June. Interested? info.qualifications.gov.scot/3RExeZ7

Find out how Clyde Gateway & partners in Glasgow are measuring the real impact of childcare and improving outcomes for families, the workforce, the economy & skills. Read Natalie Phillips’ new #InformedScotland guest blog post informedscotland.co.uk/2026/05/20/g... @improvserv.bsky.social

Find out how Clyde Gateway & partners in Glasgow are measuring the real impact of childcare and improving outcomes for families, the workforce, the economy & skills. Read Natalie Phillips’ new #InformedScotland guest blog post informedscotland.co.uk/2026/05/20/g... @improvserv.bsky.social

#InformedScotland 140: Future-proofing education & skills Despite the looming Scottish Parliament elections, & the Easter break, there was no shortage of learning & skills publications, announcements, new courses & resources in April. Here's a taste: informedscotland.co.uk/2026/05/11/i...

#InformedScotland 140: Future-proofing education & skills Despite the looming Scottish Parliament elections, & the Easter break, there was no shortage of learning & skills publications, announcements, new courses & resources in April. Here's a taste: informedscotland.co.uk/2026/05/11/i...

Check out the #InformedScotland Scottish Parliament Election Extra 2026 - A brief scan of manifestos & resources focusing on or highlighting learning & skills issues ahead of the election on Thursday. Free to download: informedscotland.co.uk/2026/04/20/i... #HolyroodElection #EduSky

Have you heard about Scotland’s new innovative Film and Screen curriulum? Join Fi Milligan-Rennie to find out about the impact this is already having on learners with Additional Support Needs (ASN) through real examples of inclusive film education. Join live or on demand at bit.ly/webinar20526

The SPCB has agreed to dissolve Scotland’s Futures Forum as a company and establish a new futures thinking service within the Scottish Parliament. This is about strengthening futures thinking in Parliament, not removing it. Read the full announcement: futuresforum.scot/update-on-sc...

Here's an updated list of in-person conferences & professional learning events for teachers & school leaders in Scotland this year: informedscotland.co.uk/2026/04/29/l... #InformedScotland #maths #RME #guidance #Ghàidhlig #music #science #AI #creative #French #languages #secondary #primary #pedagoo

🍃Are you looking for practical suggestions and resources to support you in integrating languages into outdoor learning? Join us for this free in-person workshop at the University of Strathclyde, aimed at primary teachers and primary education students. Register now: https://loom.ly/Z-imC7o

The 2026 Subject Benchmark Statements are launching this week on 16 April - shaped by the sector, for the sector.🎉 📌 Behind every Subject Benchmark Statements is a community committed to maintaining quality and standards across UK higher education. 🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bSGqzN

We’re delighted to announce that we’ll be hosting an anniversary conference to mark 25 years of the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF). 📩 Register your interest by emailing conference@scqf.org.uk

@youngscot.bsky.social Your Young People & Politics report & election resources are in the #InformedScotland Scottish Parliament Election Extra 2026. Free to download, it provides a brief scan of manifestos & resources focusing on/highlighting learning & skills informedscotland.co.uk/2026/04/20/i...

@wonkhe.bsky.social Your Holyrood Manifesto Watch is included in the #InformedScotland Scottish Parliament Election Extra 2026. Free to download, it provides a brief scan of manifestos & resources focusing on or highlighting learning & skills issues informedscotland.co.uk/2026/04/20/i...

@syff.scot Your Future Proof project with @fullfact.org is included in the #InformedScotland Scottish Parliament Election Extra 2026. Free to download, it provides a brief scan of manifestos & resources focusing on or highlighting learning & skills issues: informedscotland.co.uk/2026/04/20/i...

@icaew.bsky.social Your manifesto for Scotland is included in the #InformedScotland Scottish Parliament Election Extra 2026. Free to download, it provides a brief scan of manifestos & resources focusing on or highlighting learning & skills across the landscape: informedscotland.co.uk/2026/04/20/i...

Just published an #InformedScotland Scottish Parliament Election Extra 2026 - A brief scan of manifestos & resources focusing on or highlighting learning & skills issues ahead of the election. Free to download: informedscotland.co.uk/2026/04/20/i... #HolyroodElection #edusky

Just published an #InformedScotland Scottish Parliament Election Extra 2026 - A brief scan of manifestos & resources focusing on or highlighting learning & skills issues ahead of the election. Free to download: informedscotland.co.uk/2026/04/20/i... #HolyroodElection #edusky

#InformedScotland 139: Rapid Reviews, Guidance & Plans A busy month for learning & skills, led by a glut of Scottish Government reports... informedscotland.co.uk/2026/04/10/i... #InformedScotland #learning #skills

Take a look at some of the festivals supporting learning & skills in Scotland in 2026, including those focused on science, technology, computing and video gaming, youth theatre and play... informedscotland.co.uk/2026/03/26/l... #InformedScotland #learning #skills #events

We’re looking forward to welcoming Donna McMaster as our new Chief Executive at Education Scotland as we refocus our organisation to support the move into a new phase for Scottish education. Donna has shared her reflections on the opportunity ahead. 👉https://ow.ly/gSeP50Yy5f4