Corporate information
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 four programmes of work:
- Targeted Support
- Curriculum and Assesssment Review
- Glow
- Schools' ICT
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's 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 2006-2007 was £20,390,536. During this year LTS also received £1,498,787 from sales of its own and third-party software and £704,392 from other sources.
There's more information in the LTS 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.
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)