🧮 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

Wonderful night at the #FilmG awards tonight. The talent on show was fantastic and it was brilliant to see the success of Scotland’s new Film and Screen curriculum celebrated through Gaelic language and culture. Math a rinn sibh uile a bha an sàs!

We were delighted to welcome back Dr Karen Edge to talk about wellbeing as part of our mini-series of Leadership+ podcasts for the summer term 2026. Episode two is out now. 🎧 Listen to explore relationships, nurture and belonging. https://educationscotland.podbean.com/

We were delighted to welcome Jennifer Abrams to Leadership+. Her session explores how we can strengthen adult‑to‑adult communication, build trust and grow our collaborative capacity as leaders. 👉 Watch the session and explore upcoming Leadership+ events: https://ow.ly/sHZX50Z4BVy

In our latest reel Tila McDonald, Chair of Scotland’s Awards Network, shares her thoughts on being of the Curriculum Improvement Cycle focusing on Opportunities for Personal Achievement.

Our latest Curriculum Improvement Cycle podcast episode focuses on opportunities for personal achievement. Listen as Education Scotland’s Graeme Wallace and Nicola Crawford provide an insight into this work so far. 👉https://ow.ly/A6w050Z3447

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

Passionate about numeracy and mathematics education? Then come and join us as Maths Week Scotland Education Scotland Associate (ESA). Find out more and apply by 31 May. https://ow.ly/hCwu50Z1Bvr

Education Scotland is leading a systematic review of the Scottish curriculum called the Curriculum Improvement Cycle. Here is a message from our Chief Executive, Donna McMaster, on what’s in store for next week!

Lovely afternoon supporting Notre Dame High School’s Orchestra playing wonderfully at the Burrell Collection. Well done to all involved 👏👏👏. @GlasgowCREATE @EdISGlasgow

🎙️Our latest Curriculum Improvement Cycle podcast focuses on Expressive Arts! Listen to hear about the progress of the work so far and what's next. 👉https://ow.ly/sg6H50YsRAL

This week we're focusing on the Curriculum Improvement Cycle for Expressive Arts! Check out our reel from Colin Gunning, Operations Manager at Forth Valley College, discussing how the Curriculum Improvement Cycle focuses on all areas of the expressive arts. 🎭📽️🩰🖌️🎼

"The introduction of film & screen & raising the profile of dance has helped me reflect on what the #curriculum could look like.” Geraldine Dolan from Whiteinch Nursery shares her views on the Curriculum Improvement Cycle for #ExpressiveArts! https://ow.ly/XyxX50WO7gP#curriculum

I was delighted to be asked to write a blog post on my involvement with the @educationscotland.bsky.social CIC for Expressive Arts. You can read it here www.linkedin.com/posts/educat...

“It’s been heartening to see the value that’s been placed on early years pedagogy." Check out our reel from Ana Castro, Head Teacher at Overlee Family Centre on the #Curriculum Improvement Cycle for #ExpressiveArts!👇 https://ow.ly/XyxX50WO7gP#Curriculum

“I believe strongly that the people who are at the chalkface, in the classroom, understand their children best.” Check out this reel from Tim Perkins, Principal Teacher at Invergarry Primary School on the #Curriculum Improvement Cycle for #ExpressiveArts. https://ow.ly/XyxX50WO7gP#Curriculum

Find out more about our new Anti‑Racism Anthology 👇 A powerful resource designed for learners and educators, celebrating youth leadership in Scotland’s anti‑racism movement. Their voices show courage, creativity, community & hope. 👉 Explore the anthology on our website: https://ow.ly/lpPh50Yreet

As we showcase the Ex Arts in the #CIC this week, today’s launch of RSNO’s ‘Yoyo and the Big Sleepover’ at Edinburgh’s Usher Hall for Early & First Levels, in partnership with Education Scotland, demonstrates our commitment to supporting teachers with excellent resources for the current curriculum.

This week we're focusing on the #Curriculum Improvement Cycle for #ExpressiveArts! Check out this reel from Natalie McKay, Teacher at Struthers Primary School in South Ayrshire Council. https://ow.ly/XyxX50WO7gP#Curriculum

Delighted to share the Background and Evidence Paper for Expressive Arts which sets out the context to take the Expressive Arts curriculum forward as part of the #CIC. blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/ci...

Education Scotland is leading a systematic review of the Scottish #curriculum called the Curriculum Improvement Cycle. Next week we'll be focusing on #ExpressiveArts! 🖌️🩰🎼📽️ 🎭Look out for new reels, a brand new podcast episode and more. 👉https://ow.ly/XyxX50WO7gP

Delighted to represent #EducationScotland at this evening’s Consular Corps reception hosted by Scotland’s First Minister at the Edinburgh International Hub. The Consular Corps in Scotland is the largest in the UK, representing over 60 countries and international organisations.

Delighted to have had the opportunity to discuss the challenges and opportunities of Music education in Scotland (including progress on the CIC) with @ScotGovFM and the @JennyGilruth @AngusRobertson along with a wide range of our stakeholders including @MusicEducatio10 at St Andrew’s House today.

Absolutely thrilled to have been involved in innovating Scotland’s ex arts curriculum by launching the Film and Screen curriculum. Not only is this attracting international recognition, but has also become a good news story for Scottish education. www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/opinion...

Incorporating drawing, singing, and dancing into a lesson isn’t just fun and games. 🖍️🎶💃 A growing number of studies reveal the neural underpinning of using your body to learn. #EdResearch #EduSky

Delighted to support the launch of this year’s festival at the Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh today. Audiences are in for a real treat.

Sad to hear the news of the passing of Jack Vettriano today. He made such an impact on the cultural life of Scotland and I am proud to have owned a number of his prints over the years.

Delighted to be supporting the First Minister’s visit to Plockton High School’s National Centre for Traditional Music to showcase the work of Scotland’s #CentresofExcellence. Great discussion on how #Trad Music in Scotland showcases our identity and culture. The young people were just phenomenal.

Thank you for your engagement on this work #NairnAcademy this week. Delighted to have been able to support your conversations and work around QI 2.3 #LearningTeachingandAssessmeent and QI 1.3 #LeadershipofChange. @pdnardo.bsky.social

A devastating, yet poignant and incredibly important story that needs to be heard. We cannot forget. 🕯️

Thanks so much for the invitation and opportunity to speak to our future teachers, @angelajaap.bsky.social

Here is the latest Education Scotland paper on the CFE reform cycle. To be read by all working in Scottish education. The beginning of the end for CfE’s outcomes-based framework Curriculum Improvement Cycle (CIC): Towards an Evolved Technical Framework blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/pu...

“These films are masterpieces,” Leo, Pr6. Couldn’t have put it better myself. Enjoying celebrating the CYP’s work as part of the Film & Screen curriculum at the DCA. Love too seeing the impact of the professional learning of the Film & Screen Summer School on teachers. Great way to finish the week.

This is your moment, UofG Class of 2024! ⭐️ Congratulations to all our new graduates. Your hard work has paid off and we are so proud of all of you! 🎉 #UofGgrad24 #TeamUofG

Wonderful day! Thank you for capturing this moment. @alisonmitchelluofg.bsky.social @julie67.bsky.social

Very special day today. Delighted to be graduating with this group who will and are making a difference in school leadership for CYP. Thanks to everyone who has supported me on this journey. 🎓

A cold, but crisp and lovely morning in the capital for today’s meeting with ministers and the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland to discuss arts education.