Education Reform: A Consultation on the Provisions of the Education Bill

We are keen to hear from youth work practitioners and young people to inform our response to this consultation. Please join us from 4pm to 5pm on Thursday 30th November for an online discussion to shape our response and consider how we can elevate the voice of young people.

The purpose of the Education Reform: A Consultation on the Provisions of the Education Bill is to seek views on the proposals to replace the SQA and approaches to maximise the role inspection plays in providing assurance and supporting teachers and other practitioners to improve education in Scotland, including through legislation. The consultation closes on 18th December.

YouthLink Scotland is keen to hear from youth work practitioners and young people to inform our response to the consultation. Please join us from 4pm to 5pm on Thursday 30th November for an online discussion to shape our response and consider how we can elevate the voice of young people.

Please email Marielle Bruce if you wish to attend.

Following the publication, on 7 November, of the Education Bill consultation paper seeking views on a new qualifications body to replace the SQA, along with views on changes to education inspection in Scotland, Education Reform Directorate have now organised some targeted engagement with stakeholders:

Engagement Event – Wednesday 29 November 10.30-11.45

Engagement Event – Thursday 7 December 16.30-17.45