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University of Glasgow @uofglasgow.bsky.social · 1d

Experts at @uofgeducation.bsky.social are calling for immediate action to ‘future proof’ Scottish education, warning that it is facing unprecedented challenges that could affect children’s futures.

More: gla.ac/48Zs94e

An image of a child and teacher with text reading: Where next for Scottish Education: Creating tomorrow's education for today. October 2025. Christopher Chapman and Graham Donaldson

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Audit Scotland @auditscotland.bsky.social · 7d

Scotland’s colleges face changing how they operate, as ongoing financial pressures impact on students and staff.

The sector has experienced a 20 per cent real terms cut in funding over the last five years.

Find the Auditor General's report here: bit.ly/colleges_2025

Image displays quote from the Auditor General, Stephen Boyle: "Funding has reduced and the demands on the sector are changing, with fewer older students enrolling, increasing competition from universities, and the impact of digital technology on delivering teaching". Image of the Auditor General is also shown.

Image shows report front cover. Text on image: Briefing. Scotland's colleges 2025. A backpack, headphones, notebook, tablet and pen are also shown.

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Nuzhat Uthmani @nuthmani.bsky.social · 9d

DIVERSITY IN THE TEACHING PROFESSION

1/The annual data report tracking #MinorityEthnic teacher nos 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 has been published for 2025. Numbers remain stubbornly low with <2% of all teachers being #BAME. Still <1% are in any form of management position. Key points in the 🧵👇🏽

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Diversity in the teaching profession: annual data report 2025

Fifth edition of an annual publication which aims to gather and share data relating to the diversity of the teaching profession in order to inform and evaluate future work.

www.gov.scot

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Young Scot @youngscot.bsky.social · 15d

We're hiring! 🌟

Young Scot seeks a visionary CEO to lead our national charity, drive strategy, champion young people and build impactful partnerships. Inclusive, flexible and open to all backgrounds.

Join us in shaping the future!

Find out more and how to apply 👇 youngscot.net/careers/chie...

Chief Executive - Young Scot Corporate

We are seeking a visionary and values-driven Chief Executive who can build on our strong foundations and lead Young Scot into its next chapter. Closing date 26 October 2025.

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Informed Scotland @informedscot.bsky.social · 21d

Check out some of the annual Learning & Skills Festivals happening now or later this year... informedscotland.co.uk/2025/09/18/l...
#InformedScotland #GamesFest #AberdeenScienceFest #Explorathon25 #FamilyLearningFestival #SocialScience #ScotStoryFest #IntoFilmFestival

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Informed Scotland @informedscot.bsky.social · 21d

Check out some of the annual Learning & Skills Festivals happening now or later this year... informedscotland.co.uk/2025/09/18/l...
#InformedScotland #GamesFest #AberdeenScienceFest #Explorathon25 #FamilyLearningFestival #SocialScience #ScotStoryFest #IntoFilmFestival

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Into Film Scotland @intofilmscotland.bsky.social · 23d

Hello from Into Film Scotland! 👋

We’re excited to share screen industry careers information, support young filmmakers, and bring moving image storytelling into schools and youth settings across Scotland.

Follow us to find out what's happening in your local community! #UKEd #EduSky

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Informed Scotland @informedscot.bsky.social · 24d

#InformedScotland 133: Did anyone take a summer holiday?
'It was pretty much business as usual over the summer for learning & skills policymakers, researchers, leaders and practitioners...'
informedscotland.co.uk/2025/09/15/i...
#learning #skills #education #qualifications #training

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Informed Scotland @informedscot.bsky.social · 23d

Take a look at the learning & skills themed weeks happening now or coming up later this year:
informedscotland.co.uk/2025/09/15/l...
#InformedScotland #SCQFWeek25 #MathsWeekScot #Innovation #GreenLibraries #TalkMoney #DiscoverCreativeCareers #ScotCareersWeek25 #BookWeekScot #ComputingScienceScotland

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Informed Scotland @informedscot.bsky.social · 23d

Take a look at the learning & skills themed weeks happening now or coming up later this year:
informedscotland.co.uk/2025/09/15/l...
#InformedScotland #SCQFWeek25 #MathsWeekScot #Innovation #GreenLibraries #TalkMoney #DiscoverCreativeCareers #ScotCareersWeek25 #BookWeekScot #ComputingScienceScotland

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Informed Scotland @informedscot.bsky.social · 24d

#InformedScotland 133: Did anyone take a summer holiday?
'It was pretty much business as usual over the summer for learning & skills policymakers, researchers, leaders and practitioners...'
informedscotland.co.uk/2025/09/15/i...
#learning #skills #education #qualifications #training

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myjobscotland @myjobscotland.gov.uk · 28d

Executive Director - Children, Young People and Partnerships - MID07030

Location: Dalkeith; Salary: £125,364.00 - £125,364.00 per year; Closing date: 01/10/2025

myjob.scot

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Informed Scotland @informedscot.bsky.social · Sep 5

Take a look at some of the in-person conferences & professional learning events for teachers, school leaders & directors of education coming up this autumn...
informedscotland.co.uk/2025/09/05/l...
#InformedScotland #EduSky #learning #skills #conferences

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Informed Scotland @informedscot.bsky.social · Sep 4

Check out some of the national conferences this autumn for professionals from sectors across #learning & #skills informedscotland.co.uk/2025/09/02/l...
#InformedScotland
@altuk.bsky.social @youthlinkscot.bsky.social @seralisen.bsky.social #LearningPlaces #EduTech #Dyslexia #MusicEd #EduSky #Training

Learning & skills events: Annual & national conferences

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Heriot-Watt University @heriotwattuni.bsky.social · Sep 2

Our Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Richard A. Williams, CBE FREng FTSE FRSE, has announced he will retire in September 2026 after more than a decade of distinguished leadership.

Read more: shorturl.at/HpSvf

#HeriotWattUni

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Informed Scotland @informedscot.bsky.social · Sep 1

Who's where in Scottish learning & skills? The 13th annual #InformedScotland Organisations & People Special provides subscribers with a snapshot of an ever-changing landscape. Has links to 440+ bodies, with notes highlighting changes
informedscotland.co.uk/2025/09/01/w...
#learning #skills

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Informed Scotland @informedscot.bsky.social · Sep 1

Who's where in Scottish learning & skills? The 13th annual #InformedScotland Organisations & People Special provides subscribers with a snapshot of an ever-changing landscape. Has links to 440+ bodies, with notes highlighting changes
informedscotland.co.uk/2025/09/01/w...
#learning #skills

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CenTCS @centcs.bsky.social · Aug 19

📣 #CenTCS #Seminar #Series 2025 -2026

CenTCS invites you to join the 2025-26 seminar series, where we will explore bold ideas, critical questions, and collaborative possibilities for educational transformation, through nine seminars led by #Fellows & #Affiliates

www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

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Informed Scotland @informedscot.bsky.social · Aug 26

@ba1n.bsky.social Hello Peter - can you tell me if the BOCSH Group is still active, and if so are you still Chair? Many thanks! - Angela

Informed Scotland @informedscot.bsky.social · Aug 25

Many congratulations to Gillian Hamilton, Interim Chief Executive, Education Scotland, who will be new Chief Education Officer at West Dunbartonshire Council from autumn 2025 www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/council/news...

West Dunbartonshire Council appoints new Chief Education Officer

West Dunbartonshire Council is delighted to announce the appointment of Gillian Hamilton as the new Chief Education Officer for the area.

www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk

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SCQF Partnership @scqfpartnership.bsky.social · Aug 22

📣 The countdown is on to SCQF Week 2025!

Running from 15 to 19 September, this year’s theme is All Learning Counts ✨

Read our SCQF Week 2025 blog and get involved 👉 scqf.org.uk/news-and-blo...

#SCQFWeek25 #AllLearningCounts

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Michelle O'Donnell @stem-michelle.bsky.social · Aug 20

1/3 📢 Eko, STEMAZING, and EqualEngineers are partnering again for the 25/26 academic year to deliver fully-funded, inspiring STEM workshops to young people across Scotland’s central belt! 🧪🔬💡

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Informed Scotland @informedscot.bsky.social · Jul 31

Changes for Young Enterprise Scotland: After over 30 years, following a review, its operations are now part of Young Enterprise @youngenterprise.bsky.social. Its programmes will continue to be delivered by a local core team. www.young-enterprise.org.uk/young-enterp...

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Scottish Funding Council @scotfundcouncil.bsky.social · Jul 30

New figures from SFC show that 16.7% of Scottish-domiciled full-time first degree entrants to university were from the 20% most deprived areas in 2023-24, up from 16.3% in 2022-23.

www.sfc.ac.uk?news=report-...

Report shows increase in undergraduates from most deprived parts of Scotland - Scottish Funding Council

New figures show that 16.7% of Scottish-domiciled full-time first degree entrants to university were from the 20% most deprived areas in 2023-24.

www.sfc.ac.uk

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Informed Scotland @informedscot.bsky.social · Jul 25

The 2024 Employer Skills Survey published for the UK - research by IFF Research, commissioned by all four nations including the Scottish Government
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#skills

Employer Skills Survey , Calendar year 2024

<p>This Official Statistics release covers the key statistics from the Employer Skills Survey 2024 (ESS 2024), a large-scale telephone survey of 22,712 employers across the UK, providing labour market...

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