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#InformedScotland 138: Teachers, leadership & languages Plus more on the thorny issue of tightening finances & the future of higher education... informedscotland.co.uk/2026/03/12/inf… #learning #skills #education

Check out some of the major International Conferences taking place in Scotland in 2026 for education professionals, including in schools, further & higher education and community learning informedscotland.co.uk/2026/03/20/lea… #InformedScotland

Scotland’s Essential Skills Network launches soon! Join college staff and partners online to share ideas and strengthen essential, meta and core skills across Scotland's colleges 🤝 📅 29 April 2026 🕛 09:30–11:30 💻 Online via Teams 🔗 bit.ly/4bm3jva

📢 Call for programme proposals: STEP Conference Join CDN and @QAAScotland on 27 May to explore Belonging & Inclusion in Scotland’s Tertiary Sector. We’re inviting proposals from students, staff & partners. 📅 Deadline: 10 April Submit your proposal: bit.ly/4bFf5C2

New from MillionPlus: ‘Loyal’ graduates key to Scotland’s regional growth millionplus.ac.uk/loyal-graduate…

#InformedScotland 138: Teachers, leadership & languages Plus more on the thorny issue of tightening finances & the future of higher education... informedscotland.co.uk/2026/03/12/inf… #learning #skills #education

An expert review has provided six recommendations to improve delivery of support for children with additional needs in schools. Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth welcomed the recommendations, as she addressed practitioners in Edinburgh. 🔵 bit.ly/4cJCSBV

Today we are pleased to jointly announce the launch of College Sector of the Future, an evidence-based future-proofing exercise to shape colleges for the next generation, and ensure they are a first-choice for future learners: bit.ly/4ugxoou

New Post: Scottish Week: the Scottish Parliament 2026 and higher education buff.ly/HDB7AKA

Government announces intent to consult on ECITB and CITB forming a single body: The Government has announced that it will launch a consultation on the principle of the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) and the… dlvr.it/TRHL32 #EducationNewsFENews

Learning & skills organisations set aside a week/day each year to focus on a key theme: to raise awareness, deepen understanding, share experiences, celebrate achievements. This week is #ScotAppWeek26 Check out other Themed Weeks/Days: informedscotland.co.uk/2026/02/25/lea… #InformedScotland

Each year events take place to celebrate the achievement of organisations & individuals across the learning & skills landscape in Scotland. Check out some of those in 2026, including tonight's #ScotAppAwards: informedscotland.co.uk/2026/02/25/lea… #InformedScotland

NEW! Open to all parents & carers! Free live online session! Qualifications Scotland: Delivering for Learners, 3 March 8-9pm. Hear what the new organisation means for learners & families & find out about the ongoing qualifications review & reform eventbrite.com/e/qualificatio…

We are running a spring series of webinars to provide updates on the Curriculum Improvement Cycle! The first webinar takes place on Thursday 5 March and will focus on Ethos & Life, Opportunities for Personal Achievement & Interdisciplinary Learning. 👉ow.ly/obE350YlXGc

This sobering @SPICe_Research report warns without structural reform to our higher education sector there is a long-term & irreversible decline in university capacity, economic impact, and global reputation. digitalpublications.parliament.scot/ResearchBriefi…

Could you help design a new national approach to eligibility, pupil targeting and selection for Scotland’s National Schools Programme? If so, we’d love to hear from you. Full details tinyurl.com/yckb7j93🗓️Wed 11 March

Take a look at some of the in-person or hybrid Conferences & Professional Learning Events for teachers & school leaders in Scotland in 2026 informedscotland.co.uk/2026/02/23/lea… #InformedScotland #learning #skills #education

Check out some of the Annual & National Conferences for professionals from sectors across the learning & skills landscape in 2026... informedscotland.co.uk/2026/02/23/lea… #InformedScotland #learning #skills