Simple terms explainer:

Councils acting as education authorities must appoint a Chief Education Officer to provide professional advice on the authority's education functions. The officer must hold the qualifications required by Scottish Ministers and have appropriate experience. The role helps ensure that education decisions are informed by suitably qualified professional leadership.

Legal status

Statutory


Duty category

Education


Duty type

Compliance


Social determinant of health

Children, families and lifelong learning

Emerging policy and legislation


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Bodies with shared interest

General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS)
Education Scotland
Association of Directors of Education in Scotland (ADES)

Standards and frameworks


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