Scottish Government

Education and Training

Friday 14/09/2012

Action on fees for dual nationality students [Education and Training]

Planned legislation will require evidence of residency

Wednesday 12/09/2012

Progress in improving literacy [Education and Training]

Increasing opportunities to develop skills and abilities.

School handbook changes delivered [Education and Training]

Better information for parents on their child's school.

Science and engineering careers for girls [Education and Training]

£250,000 to raise awareness of different career opportunities for young women.

Monday 10/09/2012

College numbers maintained for 2012/13 [Education and Training]

Funding rise for this year takes overall investment to almost £5 billion

Monday 03/09/2012

Best ever year for student support [Education and Training]

SAAS process over 117,000 award applications.

Sunday 26/08/2012

Back to new schools [Education and Training]

Further three school buildings delivered for Scottish pupils.

Friday 24/08/2012

Spotlight on new qualifications [Education and Training]

North of Ireland Minister to see progress in Scottish schools.

Wednesday 22/08/2012

UK’s best student support package [Education and Training]

Minimum income of £7,250 for most vulnerable students.

Tuesday 21/08/2012

Highland study benefits economy [Education and Training]

Extra university places will generate £22.5 million for Scotland.

Sunday 19/08/2012

Record number of young Scots at university [Education and Training]

Free education delivers for Scotland’s next generation.

Thursday 16/08/2012

Increase in University places for young Scots [Education and Training]

Highest rate of acceptance in the UK.

Tuesday 07/08/2012

Increase in Scottish pupils accepted to university [Education and Training]

Education Secretary praises 3.1 per cent increase in acceptances

Scots pupils hit the mark [Education and Training]

Record Higher pass rate of 76.9 per cent.

Wednesday 01/08/2012

New opportunities for graduates [Education and Training]

Adopt-an-intern scheme receives £200,000 funding.

Monday 30/07/2012

Scots to benefit from study abroad [Education and Training]

£130,000 Saltire Scholarship scheme for students.

Thursday 26/07/2012

Funding boost for Gaelic learning centre [Education and Training]

Ceòlas receive £5,000 to establish a first class cultural facility in Uist.

Monday 16/07/2012

New child protection website launched [Education and Training]

Support for vulnerable children and families.

Thursday 12/07/2012

Scottish pupils set for China visit [Education and Training]

Once in a lifetime chance to learn Mandarin in Chinese summer camp.

Thursday 05/07/2012

Fife regional college lead confirmed [Education and Training]

Tony Jakimciw to lead planning for regionalisation in Fife.