About LTS
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Research at Learning and Teaching Scotland

The Learning and Teaching Scotland Research Team, based within the Knowledge Management Team, carries out research, evaluations and statistical analyses, and commissions other organisations to carry out analytical work on our behalf. The findings are used to inform decision-making by LTS, and by other organisations and individuals interested in Scottish education.

The Research Team also produce a bi-monthly digest, Research Round-Up, that collates and summarises national and international educational research and statistical reports.

To contact the Research Team please email research@LTScotland.org.uk.

Current research activity

Current research activity at Learning and Teaching Scotland. 

Research publications

Summaries of findings from previous research and evaluations and access to full reports.

Research Round-Up

Research Round-Up is a bi-monthly digest that collates and summarises national and international educational research and statistical reports.

Related links

Scottish Government Research

News and research reports from a wide range of research programmes funded by the Scottish Government.

Scottish Educational Research Association

Educational research and debate about the contribution research can make to enhanced practice.

Applied Educational Research Scheme

A consortium of three Scottish universities, AERS leads research to benefit school education in Scotland.

Programme for International Student Assessment

International research into 15-year-olds' capabilities and academic achievements.