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Taic ga thabhach do chòrr air 144,000 sgoilear ann an Alba le an toraidhean, ann an 2023
Tha sgoilearan na h-Alba gu bhith a’ faotainn toraidhean nan deuchainnean Àrd-Ìre, Nàiseanta agus Sàr Àrd-Ìre air 8mh Lùnastal 2023.

More than 144,000 Scottish pupils offered help with their 2023 results
Scottish pupils are set to receive their full Higher, National and Advanced results on the 8th August 2023, and SDS' expert careers advisers will be on hand to help.

Teaching Bursary now includes Gaelic subjects
Teaching Bursary now includes Gaelic subjects

Bursaraidh Teagaisg a-nis a’ gabhail a-steach cuspairean
Bursaraidh Teagaisg a-nis a’ gabhail a-steach cuspairean

Results Helpline 2023 - help us spread the word!
Almost 145,000 school pupils and students across Scotland will receive their SQA results on Tuesday 8 August 2023

First ever national careers event in Gaelic for parents and carers
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is offering its first ever national webinar in Gaelic to help parents and carers of pupils considering learning, or currently studying the language.

A’ chiad tachartas dhreuchdan ann an Gàidhlig do phàrantan is luchd-cùraim
Tha Leasachadh Sgilean na h-Alba (SDS) a’ tabhann a’ chiad oideachadh-lìn aca a-riamh ann an Gàidhlig gus cuideachadh a thoirt do phàrantan is luchd-cùraim sgoilearan a tha a’ beachdachadh air an cànan ionnsachadh no a tha ag ionnsachadh a’ chànain gu làithreach.

Former SpaceX Director Helps 'Girls Do Science' In Inverness
Former SpaceX Director Catriona Chambers returns home to Inverness to inspire young girls about science.

National campaign returns to highlight career support across the country
National campaign returns to highlight career support across the country

Annual Participation Measure 2022 statistics published
The most recent data on the participation in education, training or employment of Scotland’s young adults has been published by Skills Development Scotland (SDS).