Answers to common questions
What is Learning and Teaching Scotland?
Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) is a national public body sponsored by the Scottish Government.
The Who we are section explains about the organisation's structure and development.
What work does LTS do?
Our remit covers all matters relating to the curriculum in the pre-school, primary and secondary education sectors in Scotland. LTS advises the Scottish Government on any aspect of the learning experiences of children and young people up to the age of 18, and on any issue that may have an effect on those learning experiences. We provide guidance and support on the curriculum for schools, local education authorities and others.
Our remit also highlights the importance of the effective use of information and communications technology (ICT) in education, learning and community development.
You can see our remit here:
PDF file: Learning and Teaching Scotland Vision and Remit 2006 (50 KB)Learning and Teaching Scotland has five programmes of work:
Building Capacity
Curriculum and Assesssment
Excellence for All
Glow
Information and Communications Technology
The programmes provide a coherent leadership and management structure for the various projects LTS is working on and help to make connections between projects with complementary aims and objectives.
There is more information about our work in the 'What we do' section.
How is Learning and Teaching Scotland funded?
LTS receives funding from the Scottish Government.
The core grant for the financial year 2005-2006 was £18,176,079. During this year LTS also received £1,712,758 from sales of its own and third-party software and £623,973 from other sources.
There's more information in the funding section.
How many people work at LTS?
We have around 230 staff working from two offices - the headquarters in Glasgow and the associate office in Dundee. More information can be found in the Work for us section.
What does LTS do about Freedom of Information?
Our Freedom of Information (FOI) Publication Scheme has been approved by the Scottish Information Commissioner and is available online or to download. It is also available as a printed booklet.
For more information about our publication scheme, or if you have any FOI enquiries, please email the Communications and Information Officer (enquiries@LTScotland.org.uk)
Can I visit LTS?
We are always happy to welcome visitors who are interested in learning more about our work. Please contact us so that we can put you in touch with the most relevant person for your interests and arrange a suitable date for a visit either to our headquarters in Glasgow or our associate office in Dundee.
What do I do if I have a complaint about LTS?
If you are not satisfied with the service you have received from LTS and wish to make a complaint you should, in the first instance, contact Customer Services, who will investigate the matter.