Education in Devolved Administrations
Education is a Devolved matter, or transferred power, in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland (NI). This means each of the home nations set the overall policy and regulations for education.
If you are a RAF family posted to Scotland, Wales or NI, you’ll find there are variances in each nation because their governments make the decisions on education. The differences may include:
- School age
- Term dates
- Curriculum
- Qualifications
- Post-16 pathways
- SEND
An Educators’ Toolkit
The Armed Forces Children’s Transitions Between Education Systems Toolkit has been developed collaboratively by educators, stakeholders and partners from across the UK to support positive transitions between education systems. While the toolkit is aimed primarily at education professionals, families may find the information launchpad and terminology sections particularly useful when preparing for a move between different UK education systems.
Devolved Administrations resources for Armed Forces families
Below are some links to websites which can help with your initial fact find about education in the Devolved Administrations.
