ScotGov Education
@ScotGovEdu
Followers
50K
Following
3K
Media
3K
Statuses
17K
Official channel for Scottish Government news on Education and Skills.
Scotland
Joined May 2010
Children's Minister @NatalieDon_ met Children's Laureate @frankcottrell_b at @BBCScotLearn #BBCAuthorsLive. @ScotGov is investing over £4 million in literacy programmes to support children from birth and help tackle poverty, including Bookbug and Read Write Count.
0
5
7
First Minister @JohnSwinney has met new @PresidentIRL Catherine Connolly in Dublin. They discussed shared commitments to enhance cooperation on areas including trade, education, cultural exchange and tackling the climate crisis.
76
91
323
Boxem makes shipping to Amazon fast, smooth, and error-free No spreadsheets. No stress. No buggy software. Just shipments that work.
0
0
20
We were delighted to welcome @NatalieDon_ to our Rise & Shine service in Glasgow city centre. Rise & Shine is a vibrant hub providing young children, living in temporary accommodation, with much-needed play and learning opportunities @ScotGovEdu
1
2
4
Up to £16 million from @ScotGov is enabling new models of local childcare to be tested across Scotland. Children’s Minister @NatalieDon_ launched Rise and Shine, through which @EarlyYearsScot supports homeless children and families living in temporary accommodation in Glasgow.
0
1
6
Children’s Minister @NatalieDon_ spoke at the Kibble Annual conference. Discussions focused on working together to put children first, deliver on #ThePromise, and ensure every child has the chance to thrive.
0
1
3
Do You Love Horror Movies And Coffee? Get Your 'I Love Horror Movies And Coffee' T-Shirt Today!
127
198
2K
Jewish communities must feel safe, respected and empowered to flourish in Scotland. Education Secretary @JennyGilruth paid tribute to @HolocaustUK for the work it does to tackle antisemitism in education during an event in @ScotParl.
1
1
3
Racism and discrimination have no place in society. Education Secretary @JennyGilruth met with @ScotMosques to discuss the key role that Scottish education has in tackling Islamophobia.
0
1
3
Last week Education Secretary @JennyGilruth joined a UK Education Ministers Council meeting. It was a valuable opportunity to discuss and share knowledge on vital areas like curriculum reform, AI in education, and behaviour in schools.
0
0
1
The first-ever Scottish Children’s Rights Scheme has been published. Marcus and Ellie from @OfficialSYP explain why their rights are important to them at the Children and Young People’s Cabinet Takeover. 🔵 https://t.co/edKEQIWAhn Child-friendly version: https://t.co/0hahHVkcIX
0
3
3
From foundational science to translational research & clinical application, the 2026 Tandem Meetings will present a comprehensive program designed to help you improve patient outcomes. Register by December 5 to take advantage of early rates.
0
2
3
Diageo’s Learning for Life programme has helped to support over 8,000 people into bartending and hospitality careers since its launch in 2014. Further Education Minister @BenMacpherson attended the programme’s annual graduation ceremony at Johnnie Walker in Edinburgh.
0
1
2
On #WorldChildrensDay, Children's Minister @NatalieDon_ has published @ScotGov’s first Children’s Rights Scheme. It sets out how children and young people will be supported to access their rights. 🔵 https://t.co/edKEQIWAhn Child-friendly version: https://t.co/0hahHVkcIX
1
3
8
@scotgov Education Secretary @JennyGilruth attended Learning Places Scotland to officially launch the strategy sharing how @scotgov will build on the record since 2007 in number of schools in “good” or “satisfactory” condition, going from less than 63% to 92% in 2025.
0
1
6
A refreshed Learning Estates Strategy has been published by @scotgov to build on our commitment to support children, young people and learners of all ages to reach their full potential. ➡️ https://t.co/AVIMA1FbaV
1
0
3
First Minister @JohnSwinney met members of the Children’s Parliament and Scottish Youth Parliament in Edinburgh today. The annual meeting is an opportunity for children and young people to talk directly to @ScotGov about the issues that are important to them.
48
43
108
First Minister @JohnSwinney celebrated Book Week Scotland at Viewlands Primary School in Perth. As part of the Read Write Count with the First Minister programme, he gave pupils books and activities to help them learn with their families. 2025 marks 10 years of Read Write Count.
49
35
127
Support is available to help with the often complex and unique underlying issues behind poor attendance. @ParentClubScot has tips and advice for parents and carers on talking to their school if their child is struggling to go to school. More: https://t.co/Wb1xXaMQRj
0
3
7
It's the start of Book Week Scotland 2025!🙌 Now in its 14th year, @BookWeekScot is an annual celebration of books and reading where people of all ages and walks of life come together to share the joy of reading. Why not take part? https://t.co/5VKQQHAuUu
#ScottishLibraries
scottishbooktrust.com
Book Week Scotland is an annual celebration of books and reading. It will take place across Scotland on 17–23 November 2025.
0
9
11
Culture Secretary @Angus Robertson met some of the @HistEnvScot staff and apprentices at Linlithgow Palace during Scottish Careers Week. Listen to what they have to say about the importance of preserving our historic buildings.
2
7
22
Your AI agent isn’t just a productivity tool. Tt’s a revenue stream waiting to happen. AgentPowered gives you the systems to grow and monetize faster.
1
3
26
Career Ready is supporting young people, regardless of their backgrounds, into work through mentoring, internships and workplace visits. Further Education Minister @BenMacpherson met mentors and young people at the Career Ready launch event in Falkirk. #ScotCareersWeek2025
0
2
2
Great to welcome @BenMacpherson MSP to Ayrshire College! Inspiring discussions on how skills, innovation & collaboration are driving opportunity across Ayrshire. Read more👉 https://t.co/vFmYy5vGf5
@scotgov @ScotGovEdu
0
5
9