Education
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Celebrating all learner journeys – #MyLearnerJourney
22nd July 2019 by John Swinney MSP
A young person’s experience at school can help them discover what they are passionate about so they can find a pathway to a career in which they can flourish. Curriculum for Excellence is designed to help young people become successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors. But that doesn’t mean the same thing…
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One year on – what’s happened since the first annual Cabinet meeting with children & young people?
15th February 2018 by John Swinney MSP
I am delighted to publish our progress report on the actions agreed at our first annual Cabinet meeting with children and young people, which took place on 28 February 2017 at Bute House. Representatives from the Children’s Parliament and Scottish Youth Parliament attended this meeting and raised issues that were important to them. A short…
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DFM responds to EIS decision to suspend industrial action in schools
30th September 2016 by John Swinney MSP
This is welcome news from the EIS and I am delighted that they have confirmed suspending a programme of industrial action in relation to teacher workload. Over the past few months, I have listened carefully to what teachers, parents, young people and others have had to say on workload, and have responded positively with a range…
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