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  Education in Scotland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Protestant Reformation brought the reshaping of the national Church of Scotland and in January 1561 John Knox and a small group of clergymen set out a national programme for spiritual reform, including the "virtuous education and godly upbringing of the youth of this Realm" with a schoolmaster to be appointed to every church.
Education finally became compulsory for all children aged between 5 and 13 with the Education (Scotland) Act 1872.
The Education (Scotland) Act 1918 renamed the Scottish Education Department and introduced state funding of Catholic schools which kept their distinct religious education, access to schools by priests and requirement that school staff be acceptable to the Church.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Education_in_Scotland   (2549 words)

  
 Education | Scotland hits participation target
Scotland has already reached Tony Blair's target of 50% of young people participating in higher education by 2010, figures published by the Scottish executive have made clear.
There were more than a quarter of a million (262,913) students in higher education in Scotland in 2000/01, a rise of 3,525 (1.4%) on the previous year.
There were 133,678 entrants to higher education in Scotland in 2000/01, an increase of 617 (0.5%) on 1999/00.
education.guardian.co.uk /print/0,3858,4444756-108729,00.html   (566 words)

  
 EO - Summary of the Law in Scotland
Section 14 of the Standards in Scotland’s Schools etc. Act 2000 (asp 6) provides for guidance to be issued ‘as to the circumstances in which parents may choose to educate their children at home’, and requires education authorities to ‘have regard to any such guidance’.
If the education authority think you have failed to see that your child attends regularly, they are required by s 36 of the Act to serve you with a notice giving you at least 48 hours to explain the child’s absence in person (with or without the child).
Education authorities have a duty to identify and address those needs in respect of children for whose school education they are responsible.
www.education-otherwise.org /Legal/SummLawScot2004.htm   (2381 words)

  
 UNISON Scotland Further Education Funding Council Briefing No 55
The Council is responsible for funding further education in Scotland.
It is empowered by the Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 1992 to do all that is necessary or expedient to secure adequate and efficient provision of further education in Scotland, to the extent that it can within its powers delegated by the Scottish Ministers.
Scotland’s Further Education Colleges operate in a wide variety of different environments, some of which have very specific local economic and social needs.
www.unison-scotland.org.uk /briefings/sfedc.html   (724 words)

  
 Rampant Scotland Directory - Education
Education and Community Services is responsible for libraries, leisure and recreation and training as well as schools.
LT Scotland provide advice, support, resources and staff development that enhance the quality of educational experiences with a view to improving attainment and achievement and promoting lifelong learning in the pre-school, primary and secondary education sectors in Scotland.
Young Enterprise Scotland (YES) is an education business partnership activity offering young people who are still at school, or college, the opportunity to form and run their own companies to develop enterprise and personal skills through "learning by doing".
www.rampantscotland.com /education.htm   (2230 words)

  
 Scotland 's approach to literacy - index page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Education in Scotland has been organised separately from that in England and Wales since the Act of Union in 1707.
Education is among the powers delegated to the Scottish Parliament.
A useful book outlining the key differences between the Scottish and English approaches to education is Education in Scotland: Policy and practice from pre-school to secondary, edited by Margaret M Clark and Pamela Munn (Routledge).
www.literacytrust.org.uk /update/scotland.html   (788 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Education | UK Systems | Scotland
Scotland's education system has marked differences to that in the rest of the United Kingdom, a divergence which could grow greater under the Scottish Parliament.
An Act passed in 1872 transferred responsibility for Scottish education from the churches to elected school boards, providing compulsory education for children between the ages of five and 13, and evening schools for older children.
Church schools which have chosen to transfer to the education authority, rather than be independent, became "public schools" (the term used in Scotland for maintained or state schools), although they can make separate arrangements for denominational instruction.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/education/how_the_education_systems_work/scotland/109360.stm   (244 words)

  
 EducationalFreedom.com: Scotland Home Education
Home educators have told us they have lost all confidence in the Scottish Executive and do not believe that any of their views will be taken into account during what they feel will be a 'sham' consultation process.
This amendment was passed in recognition of the difficulties encountered by home educating families at the hands of obstructive local authorities and was supported by opposition parties on condition that its content was fully informed by home education organisations.
The education authority has a duty to act if it is not satisfied a child is receiving an appropriate education in much the same way as the Social Work Department is obliged to act if a child is not been properly cared for.
www.educationalfreedom.com /pages/scotland_home_ed.html   (2529 words)

  
 Scottish National Committee - Profile of higher education in Scotland
Higher education continues to be delivered across a range of institutions today, but both the sector and institutional profiles and roles have changed significantly.
The provision of higher education programmes and courses is particularly substantial in five further education colleges.
The overwhelming majority of students in further education institutions who are studying higher education courses (94 per cent of full-time and 64 per cent of part-time) are studying for either the HNC or the HND, ie sub-degree-level higher education qualifications.
www.leeds.ac.uk /educol/ncihe/sc16.htm   (1205 words)

  
 MDIS: Education in Scotland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Its 13 universities, nine specialist higher education institutions and 47 further education colleges help Scotland to produce the highest number of graduates per capita overall in the EU, exceeded only by Norway and the USA.
In 1998/99 the number of students in higher education in Scotland was 172,923.
The number of people in further education in Scotland has grown by 43% in the last five years.
www.mdis.org /Jobs/Education   (207 words)

  
 talentscotland.com: Education
University Education - Scotland's renowned teaching traditions underpin a higher education system which is respected throughout the world, and which ensures that your children have the chance to receive a first class tertiary education.
Secondary School Education - Scotland is known the world over for the high standards of its education system.
Pre-School Education and Childcare - When it comes to provision for pre-school children Scotland is second to none in offering excellent care, education and support.
www.talentscotland.com /view_item.aspx?item_id=599   (999 words)

  
 Knowledge Base - Education in Scotland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Historical records relating to education in Scotland are held by a variety of different archives and by other public and private institutions in Scotland.
An important date in school education in Scotland was 1873, when public schools, funded by local taxation, were set up.
The National Archives of Scotland’s website includes a fuller history of Scottish education than the one given here, and has information about education sources, including school inspection reports, government records and the records of educational bodies.
www.scan.org.uk /knowledgebase/topics/education.htm   (454 words)

  
 Scottish community education @ the informal education homepage
The Alexander Report recommended that 'adult education should be regarded as an aspect of community education and should with the youth and community service, be incorporated into a community education service'.
We consider the concept of community education to be consistent with current international thinking about education as a whole, as represented for example by the phrases 'education permanente', 'recurrent education', and 'continuing education'.
It is seen by Kirkwood (1990: 323) as a reaction to the ethos of traditional formal education in Scottish schools, colleges and universities.
www.infed.org /community/b-scotce.htm   (1323 words)

  
 legal education in Scotland
Advocates, similarly to their barrister colleagues in the rest of the UK, are specialists in the art of advocacy (the expert presentation of a case in court) and in advising clients on every aspect of litigation.
The Law Society of Scotland is the governing body for Scottish solicitors, while the Faculty of Advocates plays the same role for advocates - visit their sites for the latest information on legal education and training.
As in the rest of the UK qualifiying as a lawyer in Scotland consists of a combination of academic study and practical training.
www.warwick.ac.uk /fac/soc/law/ukcle/directory/scotland.html   (586 words)

  
 Education Scotland
Scottish Council for Educational Technology is committed to providing state-of-the art educational resources to schools, further education establishments and the business community.
Rascals offers preschool education to children 2 to 5 years old in partnership with south Lanarkshire council.
Scotland's single awarding body for education and training qualifications up to degree level - academic and vocational provision for 16-18 year olds.
www.scotsmart.com /c/education.html   (273 words)

  
 School Education (Amendment) (Scotland) Act 2002
It may be reproduced free of charge provided that it is reproduced accurately and that the source and copyright status of the material is made evident to users.
It should be noted that the right to reproduce the text of Acts does not extend to the Queen's Printer for Scotland imprints which should be removed from any copies of Act which are issued or made available to the public.
An Act of the Scottish Parliament to amend the law about the provision of education for children under school age for whom placing requests have been made; and to make provision relating to the abolition of the post of assistant headteacher.
www.opsi.gov.uk /legislation/scotland/acts2002/20020002.htm   (755 words)

  
 BBC News | Education | 'Set Scotland's schools free'
"Scottish education needs to be set free from the dictatorship of the fax from London and the parroted response from St Andrew's House.
He said an SNP administration in the Scottish Parliament would end the "disgraceful" situation under which university students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland are expected to pay tuition fees for four years.
The party's vice-convenor, Nicola Sturgeon, said: "Labour came to power last year with the new pledge of 'education, education, education', but since that election Labour has adopted the tactic of bashing teachers and blaming teachers for all the ills in Scottish education.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/education/180060.stm   (311 words)

  
 Education in Scotland
Scotland is world famous for its academic achievements and many choose to move here to study.
Our Education section will help you with what you need to find education and training resources in Scotland.
You can find information on: Career Advice, CV Advice, Interview Advice, career education, Job Hunting, Employment Issues, Working Abroad as well as participating in career advice discussions moderated by industry experts.
www.weeboab.co.uk /education.htm   (167 words)

  
 Historic Scotland // Education Department
Education is an important aspect of Historic Scotland's work and we encourage learners of all ages to explore Scotland’s fascinating historic environment.
Education unit - provide curriculum-based activities for schools and support community learning through outreach activities
Technical Conservation, Research and Education (TCRE) - involved in the development of Scottish Vocational Qualifications in conservation, organise conferences, short courses and workshops to improve conservators' skills, fund fellowships and internships in conservation
www.historic-scotland.gov.uk /index/education.htm   (115 words)

  
 New Education Developments Scotland Limited   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
New Education Developments (Scotland) Limited is a new concept launched with the creative inputs of our clients and partners – Scottish Enterprise, Careers Scotland, Local Authorities (Education, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Economic Development Teams).
Ensuring that targets are understood and undertaken jointly, New Education Developments (Scotland) Limited makes a real difference and has a significant impact on individuals and those organisations and people working with them.
To build a firm foundation upon which young people can build a sustainable future of personal growth using the outdoors as a holistic learning environment, with ethical values and skills that will transcend individual ability and deliver a sense of community and motivation for life.
www.nedscotland.com   (177 words)

  
 BBC News | Education | Wiring Scotland's schools
Scottish schools have been given details of the government strategy to inter-connect them all in a £62m high-tech web which can be used in teaching and administration.
The details were given by the Scottish Education Minister, Helen Liddell, during a visit to Deans Community High School in Livingston, West Lothian.
The CREATIS Project is a scheme to provide schools, libraries and community centres in West Lothian with a high-capacity communications infrastructure which will support the delivery of high quality learning opportunities for the whole community.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/education/160172.stm   (446 words)

  
 UNISON Scotland Education Debate Briefing 38
The Scottish Executive, together with the Education, Culture and Sport Committee of the Scottish Parliament have formed a partnership to initiate a debate to encourage the wider public to make their views on education known to the Executive.
As part of its deliberations, The Committee has inaugurated an Inquiry into the Purpose of Scottish Education, which is taking the form of a bulletin board discussion on the internet, as well as allowing for written submissions.
The National Debate will run until the end of June and be followed by a planning phase later this year which will provide an opportunity for interested parties to consider and comment on the views submitted in the debate.
www.unison-scotland.org.uk /briefings/education.html   (534 words)

  
 Education in Scotland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
All primary schools in Scotland have a single entry date at the beginning of the Autumn Term (usually towards the end of August).
Transfer from primary to secondary school is dependent upon a child having completed seven full years of primary education.
There are implications for children moving into Scotland if they are in Year 7 in an English secondary school.
www.army.mod.uk /soldierwelfare/familysupport/education/educsceuk/scotland/sw_fs_edn_scot_w.html   (449 words)

  
 Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 1992 (c. 37)
A print version is also available and is published by The Stationery Office Limited as the Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 1992 (c. 37), ISBN 0105437921.
Duty of Secretary of State to secure provision of further education.
Transfer of colleges of further education not under local authority management.
www.opsi.gov.uk /acts/acts1992/Ukpga_19920037_en_1.htm   (481 words)

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