Updated August 2026
There are a number of national bodies and organisations with an interest in Scottish education - find out more below.
- The Scottish Government
- Qualifications Scotland
- Education Scotland
- His Majesty's Inspectorate of Education in Scotland
- The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework Partnership
- The Scottish Parliament (Education and Gaelic Committee)
- The Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers (hosted by Connect)
- Skills Development Scotland (My World of Work and school careers advisers)
- Scotland's Colleges
- UCAS
- General Teaching Council for Scotland (regulatory body for teaching)
- Educational Institute of Scotland (teachers' union)
- Scottish Secondary Teachers' Association (teachers' union)
- Local authorities (see separate webpage for listing and links)
- Association of Directors of Education in Scotland (local authority education directors)
- The Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland
- Early Years Scotland
- Bord na Gaedhlig.