Education Scotland
Dr. Bill Maxwell, transitional Chief Executive of Education Scotland, explains the role of Education Scotland in supporting improved learner outcomes at all levels.
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Developing literacy in the early years
The keynote speakers at the 2011 Early Years conference, which focused on the development of literary skills, answer questions posed by the early years team.
Tuning into literacy
Sue Palmer, an independent literacy specialist, looks at the links between music and literacy in Finnish schools.
Making a Big Noise in nursery
The Big Noise programme, which aims to transform lives through music, is being introduced to early years children.
Supporting early literacy with the youngest of Scotland's citizens
Tracy Lowe, an early years trainer with the Scottish Book Trust, introduces the Trust's Bookbug programme which aims to develop a love of books and reading amongst Scottish children.
Foghlam tro mheadhan na Gaidhlig / Gaelic medium education
An introduction to the provision of Gaelic medium education in the early years.
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Foghlam tro mheadhan na Gaidhlig / Gaelic medium education
An introduction to the provision of Gaelic medium education in the early years.
Message from Angela Constance MSP, Minister for Children and Young People
The Minister for Children and Young People discusses the Scottish Government's programme for the early years.
Sharing the standards
Lorraine Faccini of Education Scotland's assessment team discusses quality assurance and moderation in the early years.
Other
- Digital childhoods
- Welcome to Education Scotland's Early Years Matters Issue 1
- Early Years team update
- The financially capable child
- Numeracy – the Iceberg Metaphor
- What's new on infection prevention and control in early years?
- Curriculum for Excellence, supporting learners
- Many children need extra help with their learning – even when they're wee!
- 21st Century Families: parents talk about promoting play in their local community
- New findings from Growing Up in Scotland (GUS)
- Embedding literacy in undergraduate courses
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