Young people: training and employment
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Climate change - Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024-2029: child rights and wellbeing impact assessment
Child rights and wellbeing impact assessment undertaken for the Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024 to 2029.
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Climate change - Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024-2029: business and regulatory impact assessment
Business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) undertaken for the Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024-2029.
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Climate change - Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024-2029: joint equalities impact assessment and Fairer Scotland Duty assessment
Joint equalities impact assessment and Fairer Scotland Duty assessment undertaken for Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024-2029.
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Helping disabled people into work
Support to be rolled out across Scotland
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Realistic Medicine - Taking Care: Chief Medical Officer for Scotland annual report 2023 to 2024
This is the Chief Medical Officer Professor Sir Gregor Smith's fourth annual report, and the eighth report on Realistic Medicine. The overarching aim of Realistic Medicine is to deliver better value care for patients, and for our health and care system.
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Community Learning and Development in Scotland and internationally: literature review
This literature review documents research on Community Learning and Development (CLD) delivered within Scotland and internationally. The review forms part of the evidence base collected as part of the Independent Review of CLD, led by Kate Still.
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Community Learning and Development (CLD) - Statistics Brief
This statistics brief presents data relevant to CLD in Scotland. While the Scottish Government does not collect or publish data on participation in, and the impact of, CLD, several sources provide information on the communities CLD is trying to reach.
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Learning: For All. For Life. A report from the Independent Review of Community Learning and Development (CLD)
This is the Report of the Independent Review of Community Learning and Development (CLD), which was led by Kate Still. The Independent Review began in December 2023 and was commissioned by the Minister for Higher and Further Education; and Veterans.
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Learning: For All. For Life. A report from the Independent Review of Community Learning and Development (CLD) – Learners Summary
This is a Learners Summary of the Report of the Independent Review of Community Learning and Development (CLD). The review was led by Kate Still. It began in December 2023 and was commissioned by the Minister for Higher and Further Education; and Veterans.
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Community Learning and Development in Scotland and internationally: literature review - plain language summary
A plain language summary of the literature review which documents research on Community Learning and Development (CLD) delivered within Scotland and internationally. The review forms part of the evidence base collected as part of the Independent Review of CLD, led by Kate Still.
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'Moving on' from care into adulthood: consultation
This consultation invites views on the support available to young people as they leave care and enter adulthood.
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Making sure that young people have the right support when they leave care: consultation - easy read
This easy read version of the consultation asks for views on the support available to young people as they leave care and become adults.
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Strategic Board for Teacher Education: Meeting 28 Thursday 21 March 2024 2.00pm – 3.30pm
Strategic Board for Teacher Education papers from Thursday 21 March 2024
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Education (Scotland) Bill: strategic environment assessment - pre-screening notification
Strategic environment assessment (SEA) pre-screening notification for the Education (Reform) Bill.
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Education Bill: consultation analysis - Gaelic
Tionndadh Gàidhlig den Sgrùdadh Neo-eisimeileach aig Wellside air freagairtean don co-chomhairleachadh air Bile an Fhoghlaim (Alba), a chaidh a choimiseanadh le Riaghaltas na h-Alba.
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Education Bill: consultation analysis
The independent analysis by Wellside of responses to the consultation on the Education (Scotland) Bill, commissioned by the Scottish Government.
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Education (Scotland) Bill: business and regulatory impact assessment
The business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) for the Education (Scotland) Bill.
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Education (Scotland) Bill: fairer Scotland duty summary
Fairer Scotland Duty Assessment (FSDA) for the Education (Reform) Bill.
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Education (Scotland) Bill: child rights and wellbeing impact assessment
Child rights and wellbeing impact assessment(CRWIA) for the Education (Reform) Bill.
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Education (Scotland) Bill: equality impact assessment
Equality impact assessment (EQIA) for the Education (Reform) Bill.
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Education (Scotland) Bill: island communities impact assessment
Island communities impact assessment (ICIA) for the Education (Reform) Bill.
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National Transitions to Adulthood Strategy - statement of intent: engagement summary - easy read
Easy read summary report on analysis of feedback received on the National Transitions to Adulthood Strategy: statement of intent.
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National Transitions to Adulthood Strategy - statement of intent: engagement analysis summary
This is the summary report on analysis on feedback received on the National Transitions to Adulthood Strategy: statement of intent.
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National Transitions to Adulthood Strategy - statement of intent: engagement analysis
Full report on analysis of feedback received on the National Transitions to Adulthood Strategy: statement of intent.
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Job Start Payment: Service Level Agreement between The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and Scottish Ministers
Service Level Agreement between the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and Scottish Ministers in respect of Job Start Payment.
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Land-based Learning Review report: SG response
The Scottish Government response to the Independent Commission for the Land-Based Learning Review that reported to Ministers with 22 recommendations to attract and equip more people, particularly women and young people, with the skills and knowledge needed to work in land-based and aquaculture sectors.
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Aithris Bhliadhnail air Plana Nàiseanta nan Eilean 2023
Gaelic version of the National Islands Plan annual report 2023
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Community learning and development: guidance for 2024 to 2027
This guidance document outlines the national policy context for community learning and development (CLD) that education authorities should be aware of in complying with the Requirements for Community Learning and Development (Scotland) Regulations 2013 during the period of 2024 to 2027.
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National Islands Plan: annual report 2023
The Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 requires that a report is presented to Parliament each year setting out the progress made towards delivery of the National Islands Plan. This report sets out progress made during the 2023 reporting year.
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Building a New Scotland: Education and lifelong learning in an independent Scotland
This paper sets out the Scottish Government's vision for Education and Lifelong Learning in an independent Scotland.
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Building a New Scotland: education and lifelong learning in Scotland - easy read
Easy read version of the Scottish Government's vision for education and lifelong learning in an independent Scotland.
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United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child - concluding observations 2023: SG initial response
This report sets out the Scottish Government’s (SG) initial response to the UN Committee’s Concluding Observations. It outlines the progress made in relation to children’s rights in Scotland since the publication of the Position Statement of November 2022
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Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 - accredited body fees and discounting proposals: children's rights and wellbeing impact assessment
Draft children's rights and wellbeing impact assessment in relation to Disclosure Scotland’s consultation on accredited body fees and proposals for discounting under the PVG scheme.
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Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 - accredited body fees and proposals for discounting: PVG scheme consultation
This consultation seeks views to enable Disclosure Scotland to consider fee discounts for certain groups applying for Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership disclosures and views on the fees applied to organisations acting as accredited bodies. The consultation closes on 28 May 2024.
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Summary statistics for attainment and initial leaver destinations, no. 6: 2024 edition
This statistical publication provides information on the educational attainment and initial destinations of 2022-23 school leavers from publicly funded schools in Scotland.
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Fair Work Convention Construction Industry Inquiry report: SG response
Scottish Government response to the publication of the Fair Work Convention’s Building Fair Work into the Construction Industry report, 2022.
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Prostitution - challenging and deterring men's demand: strategic approach
Sets our our collective approach, working with stakeholders across the wider public and third sector, to challenge and deter men’s demand for prostitution and support those with experience of it.
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Teacher qualification in further education - draft guidance and general determination: consultation
We are seeking views on the proposed guidance document and general determination for the further education teaching programme.
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Am Plana Nàiseanta airson Dùthaich a tha Math a Thaobh Biadh: Sgrìobhainn Chochomhairleachaidh
This consultation covers the content of the national Good Food Nation Plan. It seeks views on the Outcomes; ways of measuring progress; and how different groups envision life in a Good Food Nation. It also seeks views on specified functions. This is a Gaelic translation of the consultation.
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Geàrr-iomradh air a' Phlana Nàiseanta airson Dùthaich a tha Math a Thaobh Biadh
The national Good Food Nation Plan sets out six over-arching Outcomes; the range of targets and indicators that will be used to gauge progress towards achieving them; and details of food-related policies and initiatives from across the Scottish Government. This is a Gaelic summary of the Plan.
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National Good Food Nation Plan: consultation - easy read
Easy read version of our consultation on the national Good Food Nation Plan, which sets out the Government's goals for food and how we will achieve them.
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National Good Food Nation Plan
The national Good Food Nation Plan sets out six over-arching Outcomes for a Good Food Nation; the range of targets and indicators that will be used to gauge progress towards achieving them; and details of a wide range of food-related policies and initiatives from across the Scottish Government.
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National Good Food Nation Plan: consultation
We are consulting on the first national Good Food Nation Plan. We are seeking views on the national Good Food Nation Outcomes, ways of measuring progress and how different groups envision life in a Good Food Nation. It also seeks views on specified functions.
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Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill: consultation
We are committed to protecting, respecting and championing the rights of people with learning disabilities and neurodivergent people. This consultation on proposals for a Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill seeks the views of everyone on how we can do this.
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Scottish Languages Bill: Fairer Scotland Duty summary
Fairer Scotland Duty Summary for the Scottish Languages Bill. This is legislation to advance the status of, and provision for, the Gaelic and Scots languages.
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Scottish Languages Bill: island communities impact assessment
Island communities impact assessment for the Scottish Languages Bill. This is legislation to advance the status of, and provision for, the Gaelic and Scots languages.
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Scottish Languages Bill: equality impact assessment
Equality impact assessment for the Scottish Languages Bill. This is legislation which seeks to advance the status of, and provision for, the Gaelic and Scots languages.
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Education: National Improvement Framework and improvement plan 2024
Sets out the vision and priorities for Scottish education that have been agreed across the system, and the national improvement activity that needs to be undertaken to help deliver those key priorities.
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UK Employer Skills Survey 2022 – Scotland Report
Publication of Scotland results from the UK Employer Skills Survey 2022.
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CashBack for Communities phase 6: equality impact assessment
Equality impact assessment (EQIA) to consider the impacts on equality of the development of policy for phase 6 of the Cashback for Communities programme. The programme uses money recovered under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 to fund projects for children and young people.
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Education Bill provisions: consultation
A consultation on a new national qualifications body and a new approach to inspection of education in Scotland, including elements of the proposed Education Bill.
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Taking Stock: report on progress towards a cyber resilient Scotland
Our vision is for Scotland to be a cyber resilient nation. This report reviews strategic activities since 2015 to improve the cyber resilience of Scotland’s citizens and our public, private and third sectors, while also setting out priorities for the future.
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Support for the Veterans and Armed Forces Community 2023
This report highlights our continuing support for the Veterans and Armed Forces community in Scotland and provides an update on this year’s achievements and work undertaken to improve support and access to services for our Armed Forces, Veterans and their families.
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Transitions to adulthood strategy: statement of intent
This statement of intent summarises the research and engagement to date on Scotland’s first National Transitions to Adulthood Strategy, and sets out what the Scottish Government has heard it should focus on in order to improve the lived experiences of transitions for Scotland’s disabled young people.
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Transitions to adulthood strategy: statement of intent - easy read
Easy read version of the statement of intent summarises research and engagement to date on Scotland’s first National Transitions to Adulthood Strategy, and sets out what the Scottish Government has heard it should focus on in order to improve experiences of transitions for Scotland’s disabled young people.
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Transitions to adulthood strategy: statement of intent - summary
Summary of the statement of intent summarises research and engagement to date on Scotland’s first National Transitions to Adulthood Strategy, and sets out what the Scottish Government has heard it should focus on in order to improve experiences of transitions for Scotland’s disabled young people.
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Just Transition for the Grangemouth industrial cluster: discussion paper
A paper summarising the proposed approach to developing a Just Transition Plan for the industrial cluster of Grangemouth. This will support forthcoming engagement, in aid of a co-design process, that will shape the final Just Transition Plan.
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Pupils with complex additional support needs: research into provision
The research looked at policy, practice, partnerships and the perspectives of parents, carers, children and young people in Scotland to explore the ways that pupils with complex needs are supported. Resources, staffing, placements and training were emerging themes in all of the enquiry areas.
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No One Left Behind and the Young Person's Guarantee: implementation evaluation
The evaluation explores how effectively No One Left Behind and the Young Person’s Guarantee had been implemented, the experiences of service providers and service users, and lessons from early delivery. The evaluation took place between May and December 2022.
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Education Maintenance Allowances: 2021-22
Statistics on Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) recipients and payments made in 2021-2022.
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Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) from Modern Apprenticeships: 2020-21: Scotland
The Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) from Modern Apprenticeships (MAs): 2020/21: Scotland release provides earnings information for those who completed MAs in Scotland, split by characteristics of individuals, such as level of qualification, sex, age, occupation, and SIMD quintile.
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National Islands Plan review: consultation
We are consulting on a review of the National Islands Plan, published in 2019. This review is required by the Islands (Scotland) Act 2018. We are seeking views on the impact and content of the current National Islands Plan.
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Connecting Scotland phase 3 - digital support for employability: evaluation
A report based on primary research with people receiving digital support in phase 3 of the Connecting Scotland programme. Support provided in this phase aimed to improve participants' employability.
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National Islands Plan: implementation route map 2023
Details how we will deliver on the commitments in the National Islands Plan, over the coming year.
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Post-school education, research and skills - purpose and principles
The Purpose and Principles, Initial Priorities and supporting documents set out the framework for decision making for post-school education, skills and research to ensure the system is fit for the future, delivering the best outcomes for learners, employers and the public investment we make.
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Entrepreneurial Campus: summary
Summary of The Entrepreneurial Campus: The higher education sector as a driving force for the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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Entrepreneurial Campus: report
Blueprint report titled "The Entrepreneurial Campus: The higher education sector as a driving force for the entrepreneurial ecosystem" for Scotland’s post-16 education institutions presented by Ross Tuffee and Professor Joe Little. This report sets out a number of thematic actions over a 10 year strategy to collaboratively support our National Strategy for Economic Transformation.
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Learning for sustainability: action plan 2023 to 2030 - Gaelic translation
Scotland's learning for sustainability action plan 2023 to 2030 "Target 2030: A movement for people, planet and prosperity " aims to build an inspiring movement for change so every 3 to 18 place of education becomes a sustainable learning setting by 2030.
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Learning for sustainability: action plan 2023 to 2030
Scotland's learning for sustainability action plan 2023 to 2030 "Target 2030: A movement for people, planet and prosperity " aims to build an inspiring movement for change so every 3 to 18 place of education becomes a sustainable learning setting by 2030.
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Just transition for the built environment and construction sector: a discussion paper
This discussion paper is intended to support engagement on a just transition for the built environment and construction sector. Building on this engagement, a draft targeted action plan and route map (late 23/24) will outline the key steps to delivering a fair transition for the sector.
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Just transition in land use and agriculture: a discussion paper
This discussion paper is intended to support engagement on a just transition for the land use and agriculture sectors. Building on this engagement, a draft targeted action plan and route map (late 23/24) will outline the key steps to delivering a fair transition.
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Buidheann-obrach Gheàrr-bheatha air Cothroman Eaconamach is Sòisealta don Ghàidhlig: Aithisg do Rùnaire a' Chaibineit airson Ionmhas is na h-Eaconamaidh
Aithisg air molaidhean na Buidhne-obrach Gheàrr-bheatha air Cothroman Eaconamach is Sòisealta don Ghàidhlig.
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Short Life Working Group on Economic and Social Opportunities for Gaelic: report
A report to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Economy containing the recommendations of the Short Life Working Group on Economic and Social Opportunities for Gaelic.
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Summary statistics for follow-up leaver destinations, no. 5: 2023 edition
This statistical publication provides information on the follow-up destinations of 2021/22 school leavers from publicly funded secondary schools in Scotland.
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Fit for the Future: developing a post-school learning system to fuel economic transformation
Report of Independent Review of the Skills Delivery Landscape provided to Scottish Ministers by James Withers. The Review considered skills functions and remits of Scotland's national public bodies, making 15 recommendations for future adaptations to support the National Strategy for Economic Transformation.
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Skills review published
Setting out case for transformational change.
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Scottish Languages Bill (Gaelic) - Gaelic and Scots commitments: consultation analysis
'S e an sgrìobhann seo mìneachadh bho thaobh muigh an Riaghaltais den cho-chomhairleachadh a chaidh a chumail air Gàidhlig, Albais is Bile nan Cànan Albannach.
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Scottish Languages Bill (Scots version) - Gaelic and Scots commitments: consultation analysis
External analysis o responses submittit tae the Scots Government's consultation on Gaelic, Scots and a Scots Languages Bill.
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Scottish Languages Bill - Gaelic and Scots commitments: consultation analysis
External analysis of the responses submitted to the Scottish Government's consultation on Gaelic, Scots and a Scottish Languages Bill.
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Pupil Equity Funding: national operational guidance 2023
Guidance to help schools plan how they will most effectively spend their Pupil Equity Funding (PEF) allocation.
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Strategic Equity Funding: national operational guidance 2023
Guidance to support local authorities plan how they will most effectively spend their Strategic Equity funding.
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National discussion on education: equality impact assessment
Equality impact assessment (EQIA) for the National Discussion on Education.
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Tha Gach Neach-ionnsachaidh ann an Alba Cudromach: Ar Deasbad Nàiseanta Geàrr-aithisg
Deasbad Nàiseanta air Foghlam – geàrr-aithisg
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All Learners in Scotland Matter - national discussion on education: final report
Final report of the National Discussion on Education.
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National discussion on education: Fairer Scotland duty assessment summary
The Fairer Scotland Duty assessment of the National Discussion on Education.
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All Learners in Scotland Matter - national discussion on education: summary report
A summary of the final report of the National Discussion on Education.
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All Learners in Scotland Matter - national discussion on education: easy read
An easy read version of the summary report of the National Discussion on Education.
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Fair Work Action Plan 2022 and Anti-Racist Employment Strategy 2022: Fairer Scotland duty assessment
Fairer Scotland Duty Assessment (FSDA) of the Fair Work Action Plan 2022 and Anti-Racist Employment Strategy 2022.
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Fair Work Action Plan 2022 and Anti-Racist Employment Strategy 2022: child rights and wellbeing impact assessment
Child rights and wellbeing impact assessment (CRWIA) of the Fair Work Action Plan 2022 and Anti-Racist Employment Strategy 2022.
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Fair Work Action Plan 2022 and Anti-Racist Employment Strategy 2022: island communities impact assessment
Island Communities Impact Assessment (ICIA) of the Fair Work Action Plan 2022 and Anti-Racist Employment Strategy 2022.
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Fair Work action plan 2022 and Anti-Racist Employment Strategy 2022: business and regulatory impact assessment
Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment (BRIA) of the Fair Work Action Plan 2022 and Anti-Racist Employment Strategy 2022.
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Fair Work Action Plan 2022 and Anti-Racist Employment Strategy 2022: equality impact assessment
Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) of the Fair Work Action Plan 2022 and Anti-Racist Employment Strategy 2022.
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Adult lifetime skills: a literature review
A literature review on adult lifetime skills.
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Equality, opportunity, community: New leadership - A fresh start
This publication sets out the First Minister’s vision for Scotland and the outcomes he and his government aim to achieve by 2026.
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Qualifications and Assessment Review: consultation analysis
This is an independent report by The Lines Between. It was commissioned by Scottish Government on behalf of Professor Louise Hayward as part of the independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment. The report contains an analysis of the responses received to the Phase Two public consultation.
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Welcome to Scotland: a guide for Service personnel and their families - updated 2023
Welcome to Scotland is a guide to support service personnel and their families upon their move to Scotland. Due to the moving nature of service personnel and their families they can be transferred to different bases. This booklet gives key information on what to expect when moving to Scotland.
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National Islands Plan Annual Report 2022
The Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 requires that a report is presented to Parliament each year setting out the progress made towards delivery of the National Islands Plan. This report sets out progress made during the 2022 reporting year.
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Fair Work First: guidance - March 2023
Update November 2024: this guidance has been updated, including to clarify evidence requirements for demonstrating compliance with the real Living Wage and effective voice grant conditions, and offering a more streamlined evidence gathering process. The updated guidance is at https://www.gov.scot/publications/fair-work-first-guidance-3/
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National Events Strategy Review: Easy Read version
Easy Read version of consultation to help shape the review of Scotland's National Events Strategy.
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National events strategy review: consultation - Gaelic version
Gaelic version of consultation to help shape the review of Scotland's national events strategy.
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National events strategy review: consultation
Scotland's National events strategy is being reviewed and updated. This will extend its term to the end of 2035. This survey provides everyone with a role in Scotland’s world-class event industry the chance to shape the sector’s updated strategy.
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National events strategy review: business and regulatory impact assessment - partial
Partial business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) for the consultation to help shape the review of Scotland's national events strategy.
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Minimum Income Guarantee Expert Group: interim report - easy read
Easy read version of an interim report outlines the group’s work so far and provides a summary of possible steps towards a Minimum Income Guarantee.
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Social security - Scottish Carer's Assistance consultation: Scottish Government response
Our response to the consultation analysis report about the Scottish Carer's Assistance consultation undertaken between 28 February 2022 and 25 May 2022.
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Minimum Income Guarantee Expert Group: interim report
This interim report provides an outline of the group’s work to date towards defining a Minimum Income Guarantee, the context in which the policy is being developed, provide a high-level overview of direction and early thinking towards potential actions.
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Young Person's Guarantee: update report March 2023
The report highlights progress over the 2 years of the Young Person’s Guarantee and also sets out the direction of travel going forward.
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Scotland's journey of achieving sustainable procurement outcomes 2002-2022: independent review
An independent review that looks back over the past twenty years of sustainable public procurement in Scotland and other parts of the UK. The findings showcase how the progressive approach to sustainable procurement in Scotland has achieved jobs, training and other positive outcomes.
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Transitions to adulthood for disabled young people: literature review
A literature review, commissioned by the Scottish Government, of existing Scottish, UK and International evidence on the experiences faced by disabled young people during their transition to adulthood. The review also explores best practice in supporting disabled young people during this time.
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Transitions to adulthood for disabled young people: literature review - easy read
Easy read version of the literature review, commissioned by the Scottish Government, of existing research and evidence on disabled young people’s experiences of transitions to adulthood.
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Fair Start Scotland - year 4: annual report
Highlights the progress that our national employment support service Fair Start Scotland has made in its fourth year of delivery. It draws from evaluation research, provider and participant feedback to show the impact the service had on individuals and communities throughout 2021/2022.
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Scotland leads on the Real Living Wage
A Fair Work approach to the cost of living crisis.
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Supporting Scotland’s next generation
Young Islanders Network launched.
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Education Maintenance Allowances: 2020-21
Statistics on Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) recipients and payments made in 2020-2021.
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Young people urged to apply for Job Start Payment
Extra money for unemployed young people who are starting work
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Access to Higher Education
Record number of students from deprived areas at university.
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Removing barriers to employment
Supporting people into work.
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Supporting the retail sector
Encouraging fair work and improving skills.
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Investment in tackling child poverty
Supporting low income households.
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Apprenticeships key to supporting NHS
Delivering quality workforce.
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Summary Statistics for Attainment and Initial Leaver Destinations, No. 4: 2022 Edition
This statistical publication provides information on the educational attainment and initial destinations of 2020/21 school leavers from publicly funded schools in Scotland.
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Scotland Welcome Pack for British Nationals (Overseas) from Hong Kong
A guide for adults and dependants who have been granted leave on the new British National (Overseas) visa to access public services and make the most of the opportunities in Scotland.
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Young Scots work promise
£70 million investment in youth employment.
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National Islands Plan Survey: final report
This report presents the findings from the National Islands Plan Survey. The research explores perceptions of island life in relation to the strategic objectives set out in the National Islands Plan.
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Young people urged to apply for Job Start Payment
Social media campaign kicks-off for benefit to 16 - 24 year olds
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Young Person's Guarantee: children's rights and wellbeing impact assessment (CRWIA)
A Children's Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment (CRWIA) relating to the Young Person’s Guarantee launched on 5 November 2020.
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Supporting people to get online
Over £26 million to close the digital divide.
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Scottish Employer Skills Survey 2020
Results from the Scottish Employer Skills Survey 2020.
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Scottish Employer Skills Survey 2020: Technical Report
Technical report for the Scottish Employer Skills Survey 2020.
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Young Person's Guarantee Activity Plan (Phase 1): EQIA and Equality Action Plan
The Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) undertaken for the Young Person's Guarantee Activity Plan has highlighted a number of actions to be undertaken in order to fulfil the Public Sector Equality Duty. These actions have also been developed into an Equality Action Plan (see Annex) .
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Helping young people succeed
Supporting the future workforce.
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Employers back the Young Person’s Guarantee
Growing number pledge their support.
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93.3% of school leavers in positive destinations
Proportion of pupils in Higher or Further Education at record high.
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Summary Statistics for Attainment and Initial Leaver Destinations, No. 3: 2021 Edition
This statistical publication provides information on the educational attainment and initial destinations of 2019/20 school leavers from publicly funded schools in Scotland
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School leaver attainment and destinations
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Young people helped with costs of new job
695 helped in first four months of new scheme
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Prioritising jobs and skills
Driving Scotland’s economic recovery.
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Recruitment to support disability payments
Opportunities available in all local authority areas.
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Rebuilding the economy
Investing in jobs and skills.
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Helping vulnerable young people through COVID-19
Almost £1 million to support people into work.
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EU funding threat for Scottish youth work
Doubt over the future of Erasmus+ casts shadow over sector.
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CashBack for Communities
More than 100,000 young people supported by scheme.
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£25 million apprenticeship support
Creating opportunities for every young person in Scotland.
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New ways of working
Upskilling and reskilling opportunities for employees.
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Growing the Young Person’s Guarantee
First organisations sign up.
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Young Person's Guarantee – Phase 1: activity plan
This Young Person's Guarantee activity plan will be updated at regular points to account for progress made and future activity to be prioritised as part of the Guarantee.
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£24bn infrastructure plan will boost jobs
Benefits to reach every corner of Scotland.
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Labour Market Statistics for young people (16 to 24 years): Scotland
A statistics publication for Scotland.
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Impact of furlough
Extension of scheme could save thousands of jobs.
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Boost for Scottish youth work
New fund to help education recovery from COVID-19.
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Delivering the Youth Guarantee
Giving every young person the chance to succeed.
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Youth Guarantee - No-one Left Behind: initial report
We are committed to supporting young people transition successfully into the labour market and recognise the challenges that they will face a result of the COVID-19 crisis. This ambitious plan sets out our commitment to ensuring that no young person is left behind.
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Higher Education Student Support for Scotland 2019-2020
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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New benefit for young people starting work
Financial help with the cost of a new job
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Supporting National Trust for Scotland jobs
Financial aid package agreed.
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Investing in our future workforce
£10 million for apprenticeships.
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Rebuilding better
Actions for economic recovery from COVID-19.
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£100 million for employment support and training
Focussing on support for youth jobs.
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Scottish Public Sector Employment
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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School leaver destinations
Proportion of young people in work, training or further study remains high.
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School leaver follow-up destinations
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Scottish research facing twin threats of COVID and Brexit
Minister tells UK Government that urgent support needed within days.
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Supporting families through COVID-19
140,000 children and young people provided with free school meals.
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Employment, unemployment and inactivity for young people
A statistics publication for Scotland.
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School leaver attainment and destinations
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Better access to learning
Digital hubs launched across South of Scotland.
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New research to focus on estranged students
Government to work with leading charity on identifying key facts and issues.
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£19 million CashBack funding allocated
Youth projects share cash seized from criminals.
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Youth Volunteering Innovation Project report: SG response
Our response to the Youth Volunteering Innovation Project (Youth VIP) report and recommendations.
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Employment, Unemployment and Inactivity for young people (16-24 years): Scotland
A statistics publication for Scotland.
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Sending computers to Africa
Education initiatives benefit from used Scottish Government equipment.
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Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) from Modern Apprenticeships: 2016-17: Scotland
The Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) from Modern Apprenticeships (MA) release provides details on earnings of those who completed MAs in Scotland. This release has median earnings split by key characteristics of individuals, such as gender, age, occupation, and SIMD quintile.
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New jobs benefit to launch next Spring
Cash boost for unemployed young people.
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Record high for young people in positive destinations
Deprivation gap in school leavers at lowest ever.
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Collaborating to help close the attainment gap
Stronger connections between schools and youth work organisations
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Moray pupils engineer success
A96 dualling programme hailed by pupils and teachers
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Scottish Apprenticeship Week
Nationwide apprentice network to inspire next generation.
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Supporting graduates
Over 1,300 Graduate Apprenticeship places for 2019/20.
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Employers encouraged to put ‘Fair Work First’
Support to make workplaces fairer.
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Record high for school leavers in positive destinations
Deprivation gap in positive destinations falls by half.
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A meal for every child at funded early learning and childcare sessions
Major new Scottish Government scheme delivers healthy food, outdoor play & living wage in childcare.
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Investing in entrepreneurship
£650,000 funding to support the next generation of entrepreneurs.
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Youth Participation at record high
91.8% 16-19 year olds in education, training or work.
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Employment at historic level
Progress made in tackling the gender gap and youth employment.
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Employment level and rate (16+) in Scotland increased to the highest level on record
An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland
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Personalised online careers support for all pupils
Recommendations of Learner Journey Review published.
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Fund benefits one million
Children and family organisations to benefit from extension.
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Strengthening cyber resilience
New action plan puts cyber-skills at the heart of learning and development.
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Initial Destinations of Senior Phase School Leavers
An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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£3 million for language learning
School funding to strengthen skills.
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Early years apprentices
Increases to fuel roll-out of funded childcare.
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£14 million for young people and communities
More than 100 organisations to benefit from funding.
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Scotland’s Budget
Investing in the NHS, protecting low earners, backing Scotland’s economy.
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Youth employment target met four years ahead of schedule
Pledge to step up efforts to build on progress.
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