DOCUMENT RESUME EA 028 284 ED 407 700 Guide to Education and Training in Scotland. TITLE British Council, Edinburgh (Scotland). INSTITUTION PUB DATE 96 64p.; Photographs may not reproduce clearly. NOTE Reports - Descriptive (141) PUB TYPE MF01/PC03 Plus Postage. EDRS PRICE Compulsory Education; Educational Resources; Elementary DESCRIPTORS Secondary Education; Foreign Countries; *Governance; *Government School Relationship; Higher Education; *National Curriculum; Preschool Education; Public Policy; *Public Schools; *School Administration; Vocational Education *Scotland IDENTIFIERS ABSTRACT Scotland is known for its high standards in education and training at all levels. This guide offers an overview of how education and training is managed in Scotland. It contains information on the different sectors in education, progressing from preschool to higher education; a managed, and summary of the way in which education in Scotland is funded, evaluated by the central government and local education authorities; detailed information on the role and responsibilities of the educational agencies; and full contact information for the 46 further education colleges and 23 higher education institutions. 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It is a.country which has,producedlinventors-, scientists,- economists, political theorists- and architects-and:it continues- to,valum the distinctive features of the educationalsysterm- breadth, rigour;... accessibility and pragmatism. The system produces-above-all people- who are--both realistic and creative. Increasingly-international imitswr outreach and links, this guide to education and training-An..Scotlandr aims-to define the structure and,framework. of our education system and I Introduction The guide includes: from pre-school to Information on the different sectors in education, progressing higher education level Scotland is funded, managed and A summary of the way in which education in education authorities evaluated, centrally by government and locally by the educational agencies Detailed information on the role and responsibilities of developments in education these are the non-school organisations involved in further education colleges and 23 Full listings with contact numbers for the 46 higher education institutions (including the 13 universities). It is intended to provide the reader with an overall view of how we manage our education and training provision in Scotland. For specialised information on a particular issue, contact should be made with the appropriate agency, government department or institution. We hope that this guide will assist you with preliminary enquiries so that Scotland and Scottish institutions and agencies may be able to meet a wide range of needs and demands. It has been our tradition to do so with great success in the past. Kilchurn Castle, Loch Awe Edinburgh 6 Guide to Education and Training in Scotland 7 Some Information on Scotland 4 Some -Information on Scotland Scotland has a reputation-for-education spanningalmost six centuries, since its first university was-founded in 14-11-The country- has leading-industrial and commercial centres-, yet-its-spectacular-- scenery and unrivalled opportunities-for- both.cultural and outdoor- pursuits attract tourists from all over-the-world. se C X 111 .! csa,s 1.., is to VOW! t+ NV% vor 1.0 a Gu Some Information on Scotland 2 Some Famous Scots philosopher. Adam Smith, economist. James Watt, David Hume, 1723-90 1711-76 David Livingstone, explorer. inventor of the steam engine in 1769. 1813-73 entrepreneur and philanthropist. Alexander Graham Bell, Andrew Carnegie, 1835-1919 - Alexander Fleming, discoverer of penicillin in inventor of the telephone in 1876. 1929. Sir James Black, invented beta blockers (Nobel Prize for Medicine, 1988). Industry and Commerce popular are football, rugby, badminton, squash, hockey, Electronics and other high technology industries have replaced handball and basketball. Scotland's heavy engineering and manufacturing industries, attracting multi-million pound investments. The higher Weather education institutions provide a vital research base for scientific Scotland's weather is temperate, with excellent visibility and industrial developments and have been responsible for and long summer daylight hours. The climate makes the major advances in electronics, computer science and medicine, country an ideal location for outdoor activities. Scotland operating at the forefront of the new technologies which will can enjoy sunshine in all seasons; winter snow is by no shape the world of the twenty-first century. means a certainty, and is often restricted to high ground, Travelling in Scotland such as ski slopes. Scotland is a relatively small country - you can drive from Arts and Culture north to south in less than a day - yet the country has a stimulating mix of sophisticated city life and unspoiled open Although it is part of the United Kingdom, and English is the language in daily use, Scotland has its own language spaces. Coast and countryside are never far from library or Gaelic - and its own cultural identity. This is often taken to lecture room. mean kilts, bagpipes, haggis, tartan and even the Loch Ness Scenery and Wildlife Monster! Much more important to Scotland are its theatres, Scottish scenery is a captivating mixture of moor, mountain, museums, galleries and concert halls. Edinburgh's famous International Festival is the largest arts festival in the world. loch, forest, river and glen. It ranges from the gentle Border hills to the rugged beauty of the West Highlands. Wildlife Food such as red deer, osprey and grouse abound in this As well as being famous for its whisky made from the peaty unpolluted environment. waters of highland lochs and streams, visitors to Scotland Many visitors and students enjoy the scenery best by cycling or hillwalking. Most of the scenic areas can be can also enjoy high quality beef, lamb, fish, vegetables and summer fruits. National specialities include venison, salmon, reached from all Scottish cities in approximately two hours. seafood and cheeses. International dishes are popular in Sport both restaurants and family kitchens. Sports facilities in Scotland are first-class. There are many Travel to Scotland excellent golf courses open to the public at very low cost. There are direct flights Scottish educational institutions are well equipped with to Scotland from principal European sports fields, indoor facilities and fitness rooms, and all have cities including Paris, Amsterdam and Frankfurt, and also flights to Glasgow from North America. If arriving via London, a wide range of student sports clubs. Scotland is ideal for there is a regular connecting service with flights lasting one water sports, such as canoeing, windsurfing, water skiing hour. You can reach Scotland in 4 hours by train from London. and scuba diving, for horse riding and for orienteering. Also 8 Guide to Education and Training in Scotland BEST COPY AVAILABLE The Management,of EducatiorvandtTraintngem'Scotland,- . -e":1VtanvagenTen moan:ant a if ins SCro tla nth Tlle-Scottisk,Offfee-EducatiomDepartnrenuis-concernediwith:thesr administrativer-andt1egislative-aspects*,,off.edueation,:,.th-e.,fun-dingt.ofis'.- education; thelffonitoring:of edncatithrallqualityanduliePproductionw of statistics. 011101"51!!!'".,:alr. 4r , a - 1 14 *" wt ,,..,. st, s, ilq...4"4, 4 .`ct i .....4.4 . ..,, ....... ...1.... ti t ;%rt'.... V. The Management of Education and Training in Scotland 3 Central Government local Public sector education in Scotland is a partnership between central and responsible to Parliament for the government. The Secretary of State for Scotland is day-to-day overall supervision and development of the service. He delegates direct responsibility, however, to the Minister for Education, and exercises his functions headquarters through the Scottish Office Education Department (SOED) which has its in Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. Administration Responsibilities of Education Authorities (EAs) The direct supervision of the system within Scotland has Each EA has a legal duty: been significant in enabling it to develop uniquely to meet Scotland's educational needs. Post-school education (further To see that adequate and efficient school education is and higher) is the direct responsibility of SOED, and there is provided for its area; including the provision of a close working relationship between the SOED and the compulsory education for children of school age (from regional authorities which are responsible for the delivery of age 5 to age 16) and in some areas, provison of nursery school and community education. schools and classes. School education must be Legislation is shaped by civil servants closely in touch progressive and appropriate to the needs of pupils with the national and local situation. More specific taking into account their age, ability and aptitude developments are undertaken by a number of specialist To assess the special educational needs of children and educational agencies. (see section 10) provide special help when appropriate To provide school pupils with adequate facilities for Local Government physical education and training and for social, cultural Education authorities as part of local government provision and other recreational activities. They may also provide work within a statutory framework. Education legislation for these facilities for people who do not attend school Scotland is a distinctive set of Acts pertinent to Scotland To provide community education classes and activities and different from England and Wales. for adults as well as grants or assistance to community and voluntary organisations whose activities are educational, cultural or recreational. Many authorities have a policy of actively developing pre-school provision and out of school care. Primary school pupils busy with class work 10 Guide to Education and Training in Scotland