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.
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.
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.
School Profiles
Details of primary & secondary schools and learning centres in your area, including up to date inspection reports.
Details of primary & secondary schools and learning centres in your area, including up to date inspection reports.
Childcare Partnership
Childcare in Argyll and Bute is available in many forms from childminders, playgroups, nurseries, afterschool clubs and parent and toddler groups.
Childcare in Argyll and Bute is available in many forms from childminders, playgroups, nurseries, afterschool clubs and parent and toddler groups.
Schools
Schools
Schools
Standards and Quality Report 2005 to 2006
(PDF - 36.4MB)
Standards and Quality Report 2005 to 2006
Standards and Quality Report 2005 to 2006
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.
Education Service and Budget Plan 2007 to 2010
(PDF - 4.87MB)
Education Service and Budget Plan 2007 to 2010
Education Service and Budget Plan 2007 to 2010
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.
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.
Information for teachers
Information for teachers
Information for teachers
