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Department of Education and Employment
Creating opportunity, releasing potential,
achieving excellence.
Education Department - Scottish Executive
The Scottish Executive Education Department
is working to give our children the best start in life and to promote
tourism, culture and sport.
General Teaching Council for Scotland
Established by Act of Parliament in 1965, it
was seen as a bold, imaginative and pioneering initiative; it has since
served as a model for the creation of a range of similar bodies in other
parts of the world.
Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Education
HM Inspectors undertake first-hand,
independent evaluations of the quality of educational provision. Each year
we also investigate and publish reports on key aspects of education.
JANET
JANET is the network
operated and developed by UKERNA under a Service Level Agreement from the
Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) of the UK Higher and Further
Education Funding Councils. JANET is connected to the equivalent academic
networks in other countries and to many commercial networks in the UK and
abroad forming part of the global internet.
National Grid for Learning Scotland
The National Grid for Learning Scotland
website brings together a number of services designed to support the
implementation of the NGfL initiative in Scotland.
National Library of Scotland
Useful site which allows you to search the
online catalogue.
National Union of Students
NUS policy is agreed democratically at
National Conference by delegates from yours and other affiliated unions.
To find out more about NUS policy take a look at the Information section
of nusonline. Alternatively contact your local union officers and/or
staff.
NGfL Scotland Parent Zone- Home Page
This resource offers a selection
of information for parents, guardians, carers and others
responsible for school age children.
Quitting
Smoking - Advice on how to quit smoking
Information
and advice on how to finally give up smoking!
Student
Loans Company
This site provides easy access to key
information about student loans and the Student Loans Company UK.
Scottish Qualifications Authority
SQA is the national body in Scotland
responsible for the development, accreditation, assessment, and
certification of qualifications other than degrees.
Student UK
Resource site for students.
Student Zone
Resource site for students.
Universities and Colleges Admissions
Services (UCAS)
Official website.

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