Director Lifelong Learning
Mark Batho
Directorate for Lifelong Learning is headed by Mark Batho. Lifelong Learning Directorate is responsible for Scottish Government policy on all aspects of learning that take place after people leave school - from basic employability training through to post-doctoral research. Working for the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning, the Directorate takes a close interest in the interface between the world of learning (training, skills enhancement, academic) and that of work/enterprise/economic growth.
The Directorate is structured into five divisions including:
- Higher Education & Learner Support
- Enterprise & Employability for Young People
- Employability & Skills
- Further and Adult Education
- Learning Connections
Topics
Topics contain more information about the policies and initiatives undertaken by the Scottish Government. They act as a background to the work of directorates.