Former maths teacher Andy Brown has been appointed Mathematics Specialist Adviser to help drive curriculum improvements.

At ParsonsGreenPrimary, Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth and Mr Brown explain how the move will support high quality teaching and learning

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First Minister John Swinney has announced £16 million to expand access to childcare, to help deliver his vision of a Scotland that is free from child poverty.

Addressing Scottish Parliament, he said eradicating child poverty would be his government’s single most important objective.

£16 million investment to tackle poverty and help families access childcare announced.

First Minister John Swinney met with children at Capshard PS ahead of setting out his priorities for Government.

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It's outdoor classroom day, a great reminder of its importance for young people’s health, wellbeing, and development.

@ScotGov is committed to supporting outdoor learning, in all forms, through our #LearningforSustainability action plan.

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We were delighted to have Graeme Dey, Minister for STEM, attending and supporting the start of our 25th Anniversary celebrations last night! The Minister even got to meet James Hutton, who time-travelled to Dynamic Earth to celebrate such an important occasion.

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Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth launched the £150,000 Scottish Library Improvement Fund (SLIF) for 2024/25 during a visit to Leith Primary school where she officially opened the newly refurbished school library.

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth and recently appointed National Mathematics Specialist Adviser Andy Brown visited ParsonsGreenPrimary in Edinburgh to see the effective teaching methods being applied to help pupils learn about numeracy.

Higher and Further Education Minister Graeme Dey attended Young Engineers and Science Clubs Scotland’s STEM event in Edinburgh.

More than 140 young people and teachers showcased innovation and learning from their early engagement with science, technology, engineering and mathematics

To mark #NationalNumeracyDay today, Further Education Minister Graeme Dey visited the Cowane Centre in Stirling, which helps to improve adults’ confidence in using numbers at home, work and supporting children.

Eradicating child poverty is First Minister John Swinney's central mission.

Ahead of setting out priorities to Scottish Parliament, the First Minister saw innovative school-age childcare at Capshard PS Breakfast Club.

Access to vital childcare helps parents find and sustain good jobs.

A former mathematics teacher has been appointed to lead a new approach to improving Scotland's maths curriculum.

Andy Brown, who is also a former acting head teacher, becomes Scotland’s National Mathematics Specialist Adviser.

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Children's Minister Natalie Don MSP visited Chesters Nursery in Glasgow to find out how @ScotGov funding for Smart Play Network through the Pathways Through Play programme is helping promote activities that support early speech and language development.

Thanks to Graeme Dey & Liz Bacon for a good session this morning on careers education in HE. We covered co-creation of learning with employers, work-based learning & starting on careers ed & confidence from yr1. Strong links to Careers Review & Withers' skills recs.

Minister for The Promise Natalie Don MSP joined The Fostering Network and members of the fostering community for a family friendly walk at Mugdock Country Park.

Ms Don took the opportunity to talk to members of the community and celebrate the importance of foster care.

A one-off emergency £1.5m fund to support families struggling with the impact of school meal debt has been announced by First Minister.

This is one of the measures being taken forward by @ScotGov as part of ambitions to eradicate child poverty.

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Marking Childminding week Children and Young People Minister Natalie Don MSP joined @SCMA at their annual conference. #CheerforChildminding

The week is a chance to boost awareness and recognition of childminding in Scotland.

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth delivered a speech at CHAS’s annual conference to reiterate @ScotGov’s commitment to deliver an education system that prepares children and young people for the opportunities of tomorrow.

Children and Young People Minister Natalie Don MSP found out that come rain or shine children at Little Bugs Nursery are able to enjoy the outdoors as she learned more about how an outdoor nursery setting operates throughout the year.

Minister for The Promise Natalie Don MSP spoke at a members debate Scottish Parliament today recognising the importance of #FosteringFortnight .

Ms Don highlighted the actions @ScotGov is taking to support fostering in Scotland.

Minister for Children and Young People Natalie Don MSP joined Care Inspectorate to launch the updated Space to Grow and Thrive Guidance at CairellotNursery.

This updated guidance will help ensure we design the best spaces we can for children and young people.

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