Experts at @uofgeducation.bsky.social are calling for immediate action to ‘future proof’ Scottish education, warning that it is facing unprecedented challenges that could affect children’s futures. More: gla.ac/48Zs94e

Scotland’s colleges face changing how they operate, as ongoing financial pressures impact on students and staff. The sector has experienced a 20 per cent real terms cut in funding over the last five years. Find the Auditor General's report here: bit.ly/colleges_2025

DIVERSITY IN THE TEACHING PROFESSION 1/The annual data report tracking #MinorityEthnic teacher nos 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 has been published for 2025. Numbers remain stubbornly low with <2% of all teachers being #BAME. Still <1% are in any form of management position. Key points in the 🧵👇🏽 www.gov.scot/publications...

We're hiring! 🌟 Young Scot seeks a visionary CEO to lead our national charity, drive strategy, champion young people and build impactful partnerships. Inclusive, flexible and open to all backgrounds. Join us in shaping the future! Find out more and how to apply 👇 youngscot.net/careers/chie...

Check out some of the annual Learning & Skills Festivals happening now or later this year... informedscotland.co.uk/2025/09/18/l... #InformedScotland #GamesFest #AberdeenScienceFest #Explorathon25 #FamilyLearningFestival #SocialScience #ScotStoryFest #IntoFilmFestival

Check out some of the annual Learning & Skills Festivals happening now or later this year... informedscotland.co.uk/2025/09/18/l... #InformedScotland #GamesFest #AberdeenScienceFest #Explorathon25 #FamilyLearningFestival #SocialScience #ScotStoryFest #IntoFilmFestival

Hello from Into Film Scotland! 👋 We’re excited to share screen industry careers information, support young filmmakers, and bring moving image storytelling into schools and youth settings across Scotland. Follow us to find out what's happening in your local community! #UKEd #EduSky

#InformedScotland 133: Did anyone take a summer holiday? 'It was pretty much business as usual over the summer for learning & skills policymakers, researchers, leaders and practitioners...' informedscotland.co.uk/2025/09/15/i... #learning #skills #education #qualifications #training

Take a look at the learning & skills themed weeks happening now or coming up later this year: informedscotland.co.uk/2025/09/15/l... #InformedScotland #SCQFWeek25 #MathsWeekScot #Innovation #GreenLibraries #TalkMoney #DiscoverCreativeCareers #ScotCareersWeek25 #BookWeekScot #ComputingScienceScotland

Take a look at the learning & skills themed weeks happening now or coming up later this year: informedscotland.co.uk/2025/09/15/l... #InformedScotland #SCQFWeek25 #MathsWeekScot #Innovation #GreenLibraries #TalkMoney #DiscoverCreativeCareers #ScotCareersWeek25 #BookWeekScot #ComputingScienceScotland

#InformedScotland 133: Did anyone take a summer holiday? 'It was pretty much business as usual over the summer for learning & skills policymakers, researchers, leaders and practitioners...' informedscotland.co.uk/2025/09/15/i... #learning #skills #education #qualifications #training

Take a look at some of the in-person conferences & professional learning events for teachers, school leaders & directors of education coming up this autumn... informedscotland.co.uk/2025/09/05/l... #InformedScotland #EduSky #learning #skills #conferences

Check out some of the national conferences this autumn for professionals from sectors across #learning & #skills informedscotland.co.uk/2025/09/02/l... #InformedScotland @altuk.bsky.social @youthlinkscot.bsky.social @seralisen.bsky.social #LearningPlaces #EduTech #Dyslexia #MusicEd #EduSky #Training

Our Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Richard A. Williams, CBE FREng FTSE FRSE, has announced he will retire in September 2026 after more than a decade of distinguished leadership. Read more: shorturl.at/HpSvf #HeriotWattUni

Who's where in Scottish learning & skills? The 13th annual #InformedScotland Organisations & People Special provides subscribers with a snapshot of an ever-changing landscape. Has links to 440+ bodies, with notes highlighting changes informedscotland.co.uk/2025/09/01/w... #learning #skills

Who's where in Scottish learning & skills? The 13th annual #InformedScotland Organisations & People Special provides subscribers with a snapshot of an ever-changing landscape. Has links to 440+ bodies, with notes highlighting changes informedscotland.co.uk/2025/09/01/w... #learning #skills

📣 #CenTCS #Seminar #Series 2025 -2026 CenTCS invites you to join the 2025-26 seminar series, where we will explore bold ideas, critical questions, and collaborative possibilities for educational transformation, through nine seminars led by #Fellows & #Affiliates www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

@ba1n.bsky.social Hello Peter - can you tell me if the BOCSH Group is still active, and if so are you still Chair? Many thanks! - Angela

Many congratulations to Gillian Hamilton, Interim Chief Executive, Education Scotland, who will be new Chief Education Officer at West Dunbartonshire Council from autumn 2025 www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/council/news...

📣 The countdown is on to SCQF Week 2025! Running from 15 to 19 September, this year’s theme is All Learning Counts ✨ Read our SCQF Week 2025 blog and get involved 👉 scqf.org.uk/news-and-blo... #SCQFWeek25 #AllLearningCounts

1/3 📢 Eko, STEMAZING, and EqualEngineers are partnering again for the 25/26 academic year to deliver fully-funded, inspiring STEM workshops to young people across Scotland’s central belt! 🧪🔬💡

Changes for Young Enterprise Scotland: After over 30 years, following a review, its operations are now part of Young Enterprise @youngenterprise.bsky.social. Its programmes will continue to be delivered by a local core team. www.young-enterprise.org.uk/young-enterp...

New figures from SFC show that 16.7% of Scottish-domiciled full-time first degree entrants to university were from the 20% most deprived areas in 2023-24, up from 16.3% in 2022-23. www.sfc.ac.uk?news=report-...

The 2024 Employer Skills Survey published for the UK - research by IFF Research, commissioned by all four nations including the Scottish Government explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statist... #skills

#InformedScotland 132: Reform, Bills, Finances & Futures informedscotland.co.uk/2025/07/10/i... #learning #skills #EduSky #education

#InformedScotland 132: Reform, Bills, Finances & Futures informedscotland.co.uk/2025/07/10/i... #learning #skills #EduSky #education

The Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills is seeking to appoint six new board members to the inaugural Qualifications Scotland board. SQA is set to be replaced by Qualifications Scotland later this year. Board members will be responsible for shaping our strategic direction:

On his first day as SQA Chief Executive, Nick Page has given a pledge of 100 days of action to drive change for learners and educators across Scotland. Learn more: info.sqa.org.uk/4kvOh8F

SQA will become Qualifications Scotland in December, with a new Chief Executive this summer. Nick Page will join our organisation next month. It comes as the Education (Scotland) Bill was passed by the Scottish Parliament this week. Learn more: ow.ly/bj5O50WhnrY

Interesting report from @royalsoced.bsky.social reviewing the education reform agenda alongside Scottish Government priorities. Highlights areas where education policy & national themes are coherent and where there are gaps & mismatches rse.org.uk/programme/ad... #InformedScotland

ICYMI: We're looking for our next Chief Executive Officer... are you who we need? Visionary and collaborative, they'll lead our organisation with clarity and purpose, championing young people’s creativity and advancing youth theatre in Scotland. Does this sound like you? Read more at buff.ly/oTNzhmt

New: our CEO Dr Tim Bradshaw has announced he is planning to step down at Easter next year. Find out more: www.russellgroup.ac.uk/news/russell...

The findings of the independent investigation into the financial challenges facing the University of Dundee have been published today. tinyurl.com/as43b4jh

#InformedScotland 131: AI skills, literacy & perceptions informedscotland.co.uk/2025/06/12/i... This edition marks @informedscot.bsky.social's 13th anniversary. Many thanks to all subscribers, particularly those who signed up at the start – it wouldn’t be here now without your faith in the concept

#InformedScotland 131: AI skills, literacy & perceptions informedscotland.co.uk/2025/06/12/i... This edition marks @informedscot.bsky.social's 13th anniversary. Many thanks to all subscribers, particularly those who signed up at the start – it wouldn’t be here now without your faith in the concept

UHI Shetland’s Board of Management are delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Stephen Leask as the new Chair of the Board of Management. www.shetland.uhi.ac.uk/news/new-cha...

Libraries are more than books. 📚❤️ When we asked you why libraries mattered, this is what you told us. 🗣️ Read our full libraries report here: www.scottishbooktrust.com/our-research...

🎙️ Introducing “Futures Conversations” — a new podcast from Edinburgh Futures Institute! We explore ethics, data, politics, design & media across 6 episodes. 🎧 Ep 1 with Professor @shannonvallor.bsky.social on AI ethics is out now! 🔗 Listen + learn more: efi.ed.ac.uk/futures-conv...

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NEW: School Leaders Scotland appoints general secretary tes.com/magazine/new... @emmaseith.bsky.social

Gavin Donoghue announced as new CEO for Colleges Scotland: bit.ly/4kwkk8W

Happening now: #MarineFest @seabirdcentre.bsky.social and #EdChildrensFest @edchildrensfest.bsky.social #InformedScotland

Festivals that support learning are organised annually for audiences incl. schools, children & families, educators, academics & researchers, start-ups & business professionals. Some to look out for... informedscotland.co.uk/2025/05/23/l... #InformedScotland #MarineFest #EdChildrensFest #GlaSciFest

Important announcement 📣 We are launching our ‘Teach AI Literacy: A Guide for Teachers’ handbook and a series of lesson materials to teach (with) #AI responsibly in Scottish schools. Find all the resources at our dedicated website #TRAILS: trails.scot

Learning & skills themed weeks & days aim to raise awareness, deepen understanding, share experiences & celebrate achievements. Here's a selection happening now or planned for later in 2025... informedscotland.co.uk/2025/05/14/l... #InformedScotland #SDLW25 #LearningAtWorkWeek #NationalNumeracyDay

UHI Perth principal Margaret Cook quits

#InformedScotland 130: Crises & solutions in learning & skills informedscotland.co.uk/2025/05/09/i... #learning #skills #education #edusky

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Bath Spa University has said it is working “to find a timely and appropriate resolution” for students at the Scottish Institute of Theatre, Dance, Film and Television, which went into liquidation earlier this week 👇