Achieving a Smarter Scotland

Transforming our Education System to Deliver the Best Outcomes for Every Child and Young Person

The Scottish Government's Purpose is to create a more successful country with opportunities for all of Scotland to flourish, through increasing sustainable economic growth.

In a rapidly changing world, Scotland's young people must be equipped with the skills for learning, skills for life and skills for work that will benefit them, now and in the future. As Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning, Fiona Hyslop MSP is concerned with creating the right conditions to facilitate an education for children and young people which equips them with these skills. So that each and every one can achieve to the best of their abilities and take their place in a modern society and economy.

In this keynote address, the Cabinet Secretary will talk about the Government's ambitions for a Smarter Scotland and how through Curriculum for Excellence we can all work together to embrace a learning and teaching system to last a lifetime. Curriculum for Excellence allows for relevant, inspiring, engaging education to achieve the best outcomes for every child and young person. This is being realised in schools and learning establishments across the country, transforming Scotland's educational system to one that is designed and delivered with the needs of every child and young person at its heart.

Following the success of last year's session, there will be ample time set aside at the end of the keynote address to put questions to the Cabinet Secretary.