Scotland
The latest news, analysis, investigations and professional advice covering everything to do with the schools sector in Scotland
Monday
3rd Oct 2022
Universal free meals demanded as poverty hits pupils hard
Cost-of-living crisis demands ‘immediate action’ to help pupils and their families, says teaching union during Scotland’s Challenge Poverty Week
4 tips for bringing Stem to life in schools
Glasgow Science Centre’s Emma Woodham says it is crucial to show from an early age that science is all around us
Support pours in for primary on receiving end of racist abuse
First minister and education secretary among those to condemn racist tweets directed at Glasgow primary school
Friday
30th Sep 2022
Sturgeon: ‘Only right’ to listen to pupils on climate change
Scotland’s Climate Week is drawing to a close and has this year focused on encouraging respectful conversation about climate change
Strike ballot warning made over teacher pay in Scotland
NASUWT is seeking an ‘immediate programme of pay restoration’, starting with a pay award of at least 12 per cent
Where new teachers in Scotland can go to hone their skills
There are plenty of opportunities to ensure that your professional learning does not stop after you qualify as a teacher, explains Colin McGill
Thursday
29th Sep 2022
Heads express anger over rejection of Scottish exam appeals
Headteachers share fears that a high number of failed appeals would show that teachers’ judgment and Covid disruption are not being properly reflected
The challenge of teaching controversy - without being controversial
It is crucial that schools give pupils a safe space to engage with controversial topics, says teacher Michael Shanks
Wednesday
28th Sep 2022
Education secretary urged to intervene in Scottish teacher pay talks
Union tells Somerville to get directly involved if teacher strike action is to be avoided
Maths anxiety felt by 45% of Scottish pupils, report finds
Stress in relation to the subject is still an issue but attitudes are improving, a survey of almost 6,500 pupils has found
Does the Scottish curriculum need to be more clearly mapped?
An expert panel was divided over the need for ‘top down’ prescription – but there was consensus over where Curriculum for Excellence should go next