Scotland
The latest news, analysis, investigations and professional advice covering everything to do with the schools sector in Scotland
Friday
18th Nov 2022
Somerville tells heads strike action over pay can still be averted
Education secretary tells Scottish secondary school leaders ‘even at this late stage’ she hopes ‘an acceptable resolution’ can be found
School meals are transformed - but the cuts are hard to swallow
School meals in Scotland are nothing like they used to be, but Emma Seith finds that there is still much to improve – and the cost-of-living crisis is putting progress in jeopardy
Thursday
17th Nov 2022
Two more days of national teacher strike action in Scotland
Union says talks today led to no improvement on the previous teacher pay offer of 5 per cent
Scottish heads meet face to face - so what are they talking about?
Heads at first full School Leaders Scotland conference since 2019 fear education reform will be ‘reshuffling of the deckchairs’ – but are told, if it is, ‘you’ve only yourselves to blame’
Wednesday
16th Nov 2022
SQA releases update on 2022-23 exams and qualifications
Advice on exams, grading and support for teachers published this afternoon by the Scottish Qualifications Authority
Secondary teachers in Scotland vote for strike over pay
SSTA ballot is the latest in a series of teacher votes in favour of strikes, with the first wave of action due to take place on 24 November
Tuesday
15th Nov 2022
Heads’ qualification praised - but more time needed to do it
Scotland’s mandatory qualification for aspiring heads is praised in new evaluation – but it also highlights concerns about pressure it places on school leaders
Is it time to call teachers by their first name?
Schools may be out of step in still requiring pupils to address teachers in a formal manner, says Sarah Bradley
Friday
11th Nov 2022
King Charles’ coronation could force SQA exam changes
Extra bank holiday scheduled for Monday 8 May, when Scotland’s exams season will be underway
Teacher strike in Scotland: hopes remain for a new pay offer
Comments from the EIS union and the Scottish government keep alive the prospect of a new pay deal – but primary and secondary leaders take different stances on strike action