5-14 Programme is the programme of curriculum development covering the seven years of primary education and the first two years of secondary.

The granting of credit towards a qualification in Higher Education based on evaluation of the candidate's previous experience and learning.

The granting of credit towards a qualification in higher education based on evaluation of the candidate's previous learning.

The term now used in Scotland instead of "Special Educational Needs".

A major current programme to relaunch and promote key principles and good practice in both formative and summative assessment across primary and secondary schools

An annual survey of pupil attainment at ages 7, 11 and 14, which measures progress in English, mathematics and general science in Scottish schools.

Formerly a promoted post in primary and secondary schools carrying with it management responsibility. Now replaced by a new depute head teacher role, more broadly defined than the previous post of tha [..]

Formerly the second in command in a large subject department in a secondary school, or the head of a small department, or a member of guidance staff. This post has now been discontinued.

The organisation of which the heads of the education service in the local authorities are members. It provides a forum for discussion and is a body which can discuss issues with the Scottish Executive [..]

An association which represents the head teachers of primary schools in Scotland.