Education and Learning
The area’s primary schools have consistently exceeded national attainment measures in reading, writing and mathematics. At secondary school level, Argyll and Bute has an impressive average of over 90% of pupils achieving at least five standard grades at foundation, general or credit level and an average of over 20% of pupils achieving three Higher grades or more. National test results place the schools in Argyll and Bute at the top end of Scottish attainment. In addition, school children from this area have a higher than national take-up of higher education placements.
Childcare, school and educational grants
Information on grants and allowances available and guidance on how to apply.
Information on grants and allowances available and guidance on how to apply.
Early Years
Argyll & Bute Early Years
Argyll & Bute Early Years
Education Complaints Leaflet
(PDF - 125 KB)
Education Complaints Leaflet
Education Complaints Leaflet
Education Online
This new website from Argyll and Bute Councils Education service provides up-to-date information on the work of the service and allows access to a range of administration and curricular resources.
This new website from Argyll and Bute Councils Education service provides up-to-date information on the work of the service and allows access to a range of administration and curricular resources.
Education Service and Budget Plan 2009 to 2012
(PDF - 2.43MB)
Education Service and Budget Plan 2009 to 2012
Education Service and Budget Plan 2009 to 2012
Information for teachers
Information for teachers
Information for teachers
Libraries and Archives
The Council’s Libraries have a wide range of materials and facilities to meet the leisure, educational, informational and cultural needs of the community.
The Council’s Libraries have a wide range of materials and facilities to meet the leisure, educational, informational and cultural needs of the community.
Meeting Additional Support Needs in Argyll and Bute Schools
(PDF - 78kb)
The Education Additional Support for Learning (Scotland) Act 2004 was designed to clarify some of the responsibilities of education authorities and others towards children and young people who need support to help them to do as well as they can in school.
The Education Additional Support for Learning (Scotland) Act 2004 was designed to clarify some of the responsibilities of education authorities and others towards children and young people who need support to help them to do as well as they can in school.
Museums Information
Museums and Exhibitions that you can visit in Argyll and Bute and contact details.
Museums and Exhibitions that you can visit in Argyll and Bute and contact details.
Proposed change to the catchment area of tarbert academy secondary department to include the Island of Gigha
(PDF - 89kb)
Response to the consultation
Response to the consultation
Review of adult learning disability services in Argyll and Bute
We are undertaking a review of Learning Disability Services to ensure that services are delivered both efficiently and effectively.
We are undertaking a review of Learning Disability Services to ensure that services are delivered both efficiently and effectively.
Revised School Holidays 2009 to 2010 With Extra In-service days
(PDF - 96.0KB)
Revised School Holidays 2009 to 2010 With Extra In-service days
Revised School Holidays 2009 to 2010 With Extra In-service days
Schools
Schools
Schools
Argyll and Bute Council, Kilmory, Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8RT
Telephone: 01546 602127
Privacy Policy | Argyll and Bute Council is not responsible for the content of external websites
Telephone: 01546 602127
Privacy Policy | Argyll and Bute Council is not responsible for the content of external websites
