In light of the technological transformations of the digital age, what do we think Froebel would say about technologies and play? An article by Dr Lynn McNair – The power of digital play

Is curiosity a key to better early learning? Blog post from OECD Education and Skills.

Blog post from OECD Education and Skills looking at how teachers, schools and education systems can promote lifelong learning attitudes – How can we foster lifelong learning attitudes in students?

Achieving Excellence and Equity: 2022 National Improvement Framework and Improvement Plan: 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.

Equity Audit: Deepening the understanding of the impact COVID-19 and school building closures had on children from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds and setting clear areas of focus for accelerating recovery.

Recalibrating Equity & Social Justice in Scottish Education: Bouncing forward after COVID-19 lockdowns Research identifies 6 broad principles which can be used to help schools and local authorities consider their use of SAC funding and supports to recalibrate equity and help learners to bounce forward after COVID-19 school closures.

A changing nation: How Scotland will thrive in a digital world: Research shows that basic digital skills are needed for almost every job, from farming (using software to maintain livestock records) through to car mechanics (using applications to diagnose vehicle defects). However, the level of skills and understanding required is increasing fast. As the Logan Review says, “many sectors of our traditional economy, such as Law and Financial Services, are increasingly being disrupted by Internet Economy business models and techniques. It would be wise to equip our future professionals with a basic grounding in the discipline”.

21st-Century Readers – Developing Literacy Skills in a Digital World: In a digital world, education is no longer just about teaching students something. It sheds light on potential ways to strengthen students’ capacity to navigate the new world of information. This new OECD report explores how 15-year-old students are developing reading skills to navigate the technology-rich 21st century. It also highlights how countries need to redouble their efforts to combat emerging digital divides.