Education
in Scotland has always enjoyed a high status and most of
the key principles and values on which it is built are long
established. The provision of free, compulsory education
for all within a specified age group (currently 5-16) is
fundamental.
Since devolution in 1999, new legislation dealing with
education is a matter for the Scottish Parliament and the
Standards in Scotland's Schools etc Act 2000 gave every
child in Scotland a right to education for the first
time.
Childcare provision for 0-14 year olds, information
services, pre-school education, workforce training and
qualifications, regulation of services
Information for pupils and parents on schools in
Scotland, starting school, choosing a school and choosing
home education
Information on the education of pupils with additional
support needs and the new Additional Support for Learning
Act 2004
Information on the school curriculum, National
Qualifications, the Scottish Qualifications Authority and
the Assessment is for Learning Programme
The Executive aims to ensure continuous improvement in
schools
The Executive aims to improve the accessibility,
quality, presentation and nutritional value of school meals
in Scotland
Matters relating to school buildings, including plans to
build and refurbish schools
Plans for all schools to become integrated community
schools by 2007
Information and publications from the Steering Group of
key stakeholders responsible for providing the Scottish
Executive with advice on policy issues relating to National
Qualifications