Hayward review published
The Scottish Government has announced (22 June 2023) the publication of this major report on qualifications and assessment in Scotland. This includes the creation of a Scottish Diploma of Achievement (SDA), awarded to school leavers when achievements are recognised in each of three elements. The Programmes of Learning element would [...]
Planning a school group off-site visit? The Going Out There toolkit is now updated!
The Going Out There (GOT) Toolkit has now gone live. The main change is to the format of the Risk Assessment templates and worked examples. The Toolkits supplement the advice in the main GOT document and provide everything required to plan and organise all categories of visits. This includes planning [...]
Public consultation for the Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment/Hayward Review is now live!
Take part in this opportunity to put LfS and climate change at the heart of qualifications and assessment. Links to the public consultation can be found below: Professor Hayward's Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment - gov.scot (www.gov.scot) Professor Hayward's Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment - public consultation - [...]
Water Safety Educational Resources
New educational resources for the senior phase are now available on Education Scotland’s Water Safety page. Water Safety Scotland is hosting a water safety open day on 25 July. This event is to mark the World Health Organisation’s second annual Drowning Prevention Day. Find out more.
