Growing up, I attended primary school in both England and Scotland, and remember key differences, this blog is on my experience and what the key differences are between the two countries.

I returned to Scotland with my family at 7, after attending school in England for 3 years, when I returned, I was eventually diagnosed with Dyslexia, towards the end of p7, we returned due to my dads job relocating him, and to be nearer family. Despite my difficulties, I did attend university, however due to lack of support, I eventually was forced to drop out, however since then I have gained an SVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care, originally I was down due to constantly being told I was dumb, now I will never let anyone tell me I’m dumb, and you should never too,

Education in England and Scotland has some key differences, although both systems aim to provide a high-quality education to students. In terms of structure, the education system in England follows a three-tier model: primary education (ages 4-11), secondary education (ages 11-16), and post-16 education (ages 16-18). In Scotland, the system is more uniform and follows a two-tier model: primary education (ages 5-11) and secondary education (ages 12-18).

In Scotland, the Curriculum for Excellence is the national curriculum for schools, providing a broad and balanced education for children and young people. In England, the National Curriculum sets out the framework for subjects and standards for education in primary and secondary schools. Both systems focus on academic excellence, as well as the development of essential skills and personal qualities.

It’s important to note that the overall quality of education can vary within each country, as it depends on factors such as funding, resources, and individual school performance.