🤝 Creating inclusive ELC environments starts with the right support. This page brings together guidance and resources to support children with additional support needs. 🔗 https://ow.ly/FSav50YIG7n

Good luck to learners ahead of the exam diet starting this week. Lots of advice and guidance is available for parents and carers on supporting young people preparing for exams. Find out more 👇 https://ow.ly/hqbO50YIGy2

Looking for guidance and resources to support children with additional support needs in ELC? 💻 Our new page brings together policy, professional learning and practical support in one place. 🔗 https://ow.ly/EKbI50YIFSI

💭 Keeping Trauma in Mind A new five‑session online professional learning series to support a trauma‑informed and responsive education workforce. 📅 28 April – 2 June 2026 💻 Online 🔗 Find out more and register: https://ow.ly/40Wj50YI9j0

📢 ELC Leaders Don’t miss our Autism & Inclusive Practice Resource! It brings together group learning materials that support reflection and development of inclusive practice within your setting. 🔗 Find out more: https://education.gov.scot/resources/neurodiversity/autism-and-inclusive-practice/

📢 ELC Leaders Explore the Autism & Inclusive Practice resource. Group learning materials from the 2022–2023 leadership programme are still available to support inclusive practice in your setting. 🔗 https://ow.ly/uyip50YBQiY

🛠️ The Autism Toolbox includes tailored guidance for ELC settings – from understanding early communication differences to creating supportive, predictable environments. Begin with the ELC pages, then explore the wider toolkit as needed. 🔗 https://ow.ly/woFA50YBjsa

🛠️ Did you know the Autism Toolbox has a dedicated page for ELC practitioners? Find strategies, examples and practical approaches to support autistic learners in early learning and childcare settings. 🔗 Start with the ELC section: https://ow.ly/fyVv50YzihQ

💙 Targeted, relationship‑based support is improving outcomes for care experienced children and young people. Flexible pathways, trusted adults, stronger engagement. 🔗 Read the case studies: https://ow.ly/B8MB50YycQk

🎙️Our latest Curriculum Improvement Cycle podcast focuses on Interdisciplinary Learning! Listen to hear what’s been emerging from this work so far. 👉 https://ow.ly/ecBP50YyKFZ

🏡 Supporting families = supporting learners. Financial welfare advice, multi‑agency work and community partnerships are removing barriers beyond the school gate. 👉 Explore the case studies: https://ow.ly/Ygi650YycGo

💛 Nurture and wellbeing approaches are helping children feel safe, supported and ready to learn. Improved regulation, fewer exclusions, stronger engagement. 👉 Explore the case studies: https://ow.ly/ciGB50YyciW

⭐Congratulations to Springholm Nursery in Dumfries and Galloway Council on achieving a full #STEMnation Award! Springholm Nursery was praised for the central role of the local community in shaping #STEM learning. Find out more 👉https://ow.ly/GLFz50Y608S

📈 Data driving impact. From dashboards to targeted interventions, local authorities are using evidence to focus support where it’s needed most. 👉 Explore the case studies: https://ow.ly/hB2P50YybC6

🤝 Improving attendance through targeted roles, nurture approaches and community‑based support. Stronger relationships = better engagement. 👉 Explore the case studies: https://ow.ly/TLqT50Yybh3

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

We are pleased to announce that Donna McMaster will join Education Scotland as Chief Executive. Donna brings a wealth of experience to the role and will apply her expertise to lead Education Scotland through this crucial period of refocus and change. Find out more 👉 ow.ly/4KMU50Yy2h6

This week we're focusing on the context of Interdisciplinary Learning as part of the Curriculum Improvement Cycle. Check out our reel from Iona McCroary, a Principal Teacher of ASN in Stirling Council.

This week we're focusing on the context of Interdisciplinary Learning as part of the Curriculum Improvement Cycle. Check out this reel from Jo McGregor, a Depute Head Teacher in East Renfrewshire and part of the #Curriculum Improvement Cycle's Interdisciplinary Learning core group.

Today's CIC Collaboration Group had rich dialogue about the conceptual knowledge and understanding of the #BigIdeas shaping a refreshed, coherent language #curriculum. An enthusiasm and building momentum for language learning is evident. 🌟 @educationscotland.bsky.social

🎙️Our latest Curriculum Improvement Cycle podcast focuses on Technologies! Listen to hear about the progress of the work so far and what's next. 👉 ow.ly/z4ct50YvOuN

Our final #STEMnation open day this year will be held at Hillhead Primary School in Glasgow City Council on Tuesday 24 March. Session 1: 1.30pm – 3.00pm. Session 2: 3.45pm -5.15pm Find out more👇 https://ow.ly/F3yo50Y0zhc#STEMnation#STEM

💻 Webinar 📅 Thursday 26 March 🕓 9.15am – 10.15am How can those quick “got a minute?” moments become powerful coaching conversations? Join Chris Munro as he explores a coaching way of leading, inspired by Growth Talk (Munro & Campbell, 2025). 🔗 Register: https://ow.ly/9rZc50YtwZG

We're running a spring series of webinars to provide updates on the Curriculum Improvement Cycle! Join us on Thursday 19 March to hear about the specific progress to date on English and Literacy. 👉https://ow.ly/gL1950YmB1M

Are you an early years or primary educator? We're running a professional learning programme exploring our Learning to Read in the #EarlyYears resource & connecting research with classroom practice. ⏰ Sign-up deadline: Tuesday 17 March Register now👇 https://ow.ly/urqa50Yoz8v#EarlyYears #NationalYearOfReading

🌍 Want to support equity work in your school, cluster or LA? Join our online session on 18 March, 4 to 4:50pm to learn how you could deliver Scotland’s new national equity programme. All resources provided. 👉 Sign up: https://ow.ly/r0Kv50YtonE

We hope you’ve enjoyed our focus on the #Curriculum Improvement Cycle for #ExpressiveArts. Our final reel is from Sarah Shaw, Principal Teacher at Craigbank Primary School in Clackmannanshire Council. https://ow.ly/XyxX50WO7gP#Curriculum

📚 Discover how interactions, experiences and spaces in ELC settings can support language and communication development in this handy resource. 🔗 Explore the guidance: https://ow.ly/uKl450YsW3e

🎙️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 is a fantastic opportunity for us to make a difference." Diane Sobolewska, from Stewart's Melville College, discusses what most excites her about the Curriculum Improvement Cycle for Expressive Arts.

📢 There's some fantastic professional learning opportunities across Education Scotland over the next few weeks. Don't miss out! 👉 Explore the full range here: https://ow.ly/SnXr50Yssh8

"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

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 IWE Wakelet brings together a range of materials to support inclusive practice, learner wellbeing and equalities across ELC and school settings. 🔗 Explore useful links and resources: https://ow.ly/UsMp50YrQhn

“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

📢 Info Session – Wed 18 March, 4PM to 4:50pm Find out how you can facilitate the new national programme: Equity – Mitigating the impact of poverty on Scotland’s children and young people. For school leaders, ELC/CLD managers and LA leads. 👉 Register: https://ow.ly/zznL50Yrpg0

“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

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

Introducing Young Anti Racist Voices of Scotland A new anthology showcasing young people’s creativity, lived experiences, and leadership in anti racism across Scotland. A powerful milestone in our journey toward racial equity. 👉 Explore the anthology on our website: https://ow.ly/ZVqz50Yq6vK

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

Explore the Inclusion, Wellbeing and Equalities Professional Learning Framework, offering flexible resources that support self-directed, collaborative or facilitated professional learning across ELC and school settings. 🔗 https://ow.ly/AGue50YpJwJ

We're running a spring series of webinars to provide updates on the Curriculum Improvement Cycle! Join us on Thursday 12 March to find out about the tools and resources available to learn more about how the curriculum is changing. 👉https://ow.ly/7KJK50YmAUE

The Inclusion, Wellbeing and Equalities Professional Learning Framework supports educators across ELC and school settings, with resources organised around four themes: Inclusion, Rights & Equalities, Relationships and Wellbeing & Care. 🔗 https://ow.ly/abm250YoFht

Are you an early years or primary educator? We're running a professional learning programme exploring our Learning to Read in the Early Years resource and connecting research with classroom practice. ⏰ Sign-up deadline: Tuesday 17 March Register now 👇 https://ow.ly/urqa50Yoz8v

⭐Congratulations to Adult & Family Learning in Moray on achieving a full #STEMnation Award! Moray Adult & Family Learning were praised for their insightful #STEM action plan, reflecting a deep understanding of how STEM connects to everyday life. 👉https://ow.ly/GLFz50Y608S

📢 Headteachers and senior leaders: Join one of our information sessions introducing Leading Play Pedagogy in P1, a new self-directed professional learning resource launching June 2026. 📅 Thurs 26 March, 3.30–4.30pm – https://ow.ly/oV8O50YmZ98 📅 Fri 27 March, 10–11am – https://ow.ly/4XKj50YmZ9a

Whether you're just starting your #STEM journey or looking to expand on your existing efforts, our #STEMnation open days provide an excellent opportunity to connect, share best practices, & learn from others in the STEM community. Find out more👇 https://ow.ly/F3yo50Y0zhc#STEM

📚 Realising the Ambition supports reflective practice in ELC – focusing on children’s wellbeing, confidence and relationships, and highlighting how to recognise and respond to additional support needs so every child can thrive. 🔗 Explore it here: https://ow.ly/XfnS50YmUjZ

🎙️Our latest Curriculum Improvement Cycle podcast episode focuses on social studies and is available to listen to now! 👉https://ow.ly/OnKU50Yms4Y #Curriculum #Education #Scotland #SocialStudies #podcast