Education Services
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Margaret Doran
Executive Director (Education and Social Work Services) |
Education Services Headquarters is located in:
Wheatley House
25 Cochrane Street
Merchant City
Glasgow G1 1HL
Phone: 0141 287 2000
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Education News - Issue 2, June 2008
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Management Organisation Chart of Education and Social Work Services
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Going to School
We aspire to prepare young people effectively for the world of work and setting a positive framework for learning
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BUILDING ON SUCCESS; AIMING FOR EXCELLENCE
Our Aims in Education and Social Work Services:
- Independence, choice, and opportunities for all
- Protect and support our most vulnerable children, families and adults
- Continuously improve outcomes for all in relation to: learning; working; healthy; safe and vibrant
Our Vision for Education and Social Work Services:
- Ensure that every person has the opportunity to be a successful learner; confident individual; responsible citizen and an effective contributor
- Communities are empowered and we will work with them to promote high expectations and aspirations
- Celebrate diversity and reduce inequalities
Our Shared Values in Education and Social Work Services:
- Put service users first and promote rights and responsibilities
- Embed trust, respect, wisdom, justice and integrity in all that we do
- Actively work in collaboration and cooperation with all who provide services to people in Glasgow
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Education Provision
The Education Department provides an education service through 29 secondary schools, 166 primary schools and 33 schools that make special provision for children and young people who have additional support needs. There are also 16 additional support needs units.
There are 126 Pre-school establishments. Free part-time pre-school education places are available for all pre-school year children, and for many there are also places for children aged 3 years old.
More Information on...
Education Commission Report
Customer Involvement
Freedom of Information
On-line forms/facilities
Performance
Policy Planning & Strategy
Web links:
Care Commission
McCrone Agreement
General Teaching Council of Scotland
Inspectors of Schools (HMI)
Directgov
BBC Education
Learning & Teaching Scotland
Scottish Government - Schools Information
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