Responding to the Education (Scotland) Bill: Phase One
On 30 August, Learning for Sustainability Scotland responded to the Education (Scotland) Bill: Phase One.
Click here to read our response; which collates the views of our Steering Group.
This Bill is in two main parts and considers the following:
Part 1 of the Bill establishes Qualifications Scotland. Qualifications Scotland will:
- replace the Scottish Qualifications Authority, which is dissolved by the Bill
- develop and award qualifications (other than university degrees)
- have an independent Accreditation Committee to regulate qualifications (other than university degrees) and the organisations that award them
- give advice to Scottish Ministers
- produce charters setting out what learners, teachers and practitioners should expect from Qualifications Scotland
- involve learners, teachers and others in decision making through a Board of Management, committees and an advisory council
Part 2 of the Bill establishes the Chief Inspector and sets out what they will do and how they will operate. The Chief Inspector will:
- inspect places where education is provided and education services
- have an Advisory Council
- publish an inspection plan and reports on inspections
- publish an annual report, and reports on the performance of the Scottish education system
- tell Scottish Ministers when a school or education authority is not making necessary improvements
On 30 October 2024, the Scottish Parliament agreed that consideration of the Education (Scotland) Bill at Stage 1 be completed by 20 December 2024.
We will bring you the latest on this story in due course.