Policy
The latest news, analysis and advice on government policy and legislation. Find a breakdown of new documentation, case studies from leaders and comment from high-profile educators
Friday
7th Jun 2024
8 key insights into school and pupil numbers
More students eligible for free school meals, growing numbers in alternative provision, and more school-age carers – Ellen Peirson-Hagger picks out the main points from new government data
School counselling ‘would deliver £1.9bn boost to country’
Analysis suggests school-based counselling would provide an eight-fold financial benefit to the government
EIS: School violence reduction ‘wishful thinking’ without extra money
Using class-contact reduction for ‘collegiate time’ is another ‘absolute red line’, says union chief Andrea Bradley, who also calls on Scottish government to ‘come clean’ on teacher numbers
Teacher workforce woes pose big questions for next education secretary
New data on teacher recruitment and retention underlines the stark reality facing whoever takes power in July – and with little time to make key decisions either, writes Jack Worth
Weekly round-up: Teacher pay and school complaints
This week’s essential education news includes a 91¶¶Òõ investigation into the number of academies paying teachers above the national rate and a warning about schools facing rising complaints
What can teachers say and do during the election period?
General elections bring a number of rules and guidelines into play for teachers and schools. CEO of Edapt Alistair Wood outlines what you need to know
Thursday
6th Jun 2024
8 teacher workforce trends schools need to know
New government data reveals the state of teacher recruitment, retention, pay and more – Ellen Peirson-Hagger picks through the points
EIS president blasts lack of action on education reform
After ‘consultation upon consultation’ the Scottish government has still not given a timeline on major reforms, Paula McEwan tells union’s annual gathering
Scotland’s education bill must provide fresh impetus for reform
Movement towards new Scottish qualifications and inspection bodies is welcome, says EIS general secretary – but teachers will be looking for signs changes are ‘meaningful’
SEND must be a priority after the general election
School funding has effectively been frozen since 2010, while pupils’ needs have become increasingly complex. The next government must fix this, says the NAHT’s James Bowen