Scotland
The latest news, analysis, investigations and professional advice covering everything to do with the schools sector in Scotland
Wednesday
7th Sep 2022
‘Generous’ SQA exam grading could be abandoned this year
SQA boss also says she favours scrapping modifications to courses and assessment in 2023-24
SQA strike action remains on after no breakthrough in talks
The strike will ‘severely disrupt’ up to 55,000 exam grade appeals, says Unite – as six more days of walkouts announced
Free school meals should go to all pupils urgently, says EIS
All primary pupils in Scotland may soon be entitled to free school meals but Nicola Sturgeon has been urged to extend the policy amid the cost-of-living crisis
Why teachers absolutely should smile before Christmas
Don’t fall into the trap of thinking that smiling to pupils undermines your assertiveness as a teacher, says Jamie Thom
Ban on running car engines outside schools has support
Leaving car engines idling outside school gates is particularly harmful to children, says charity, as a survey shows public support for a ban
Tuesday
6th Sep 2022
Why are only 68% of Scottish pupils taking free school meals?
Pupils in the first five years of primary in Scotland are now entitled to free school meals, but new figures show that many are not benefiting
How artificial intelligence can be a force for good in schools
AI is changing at a head-spinning rate and this presents some challenges for schools – but they should embrace the new technology, says teacher Andrew Hay
Friday
2nd Sep 2022
Teacher pay: ballot on ‘insulting’ offer could lead to strikes
Strike action could be on the cards depending on the result of the ballot by the EIS, Scotland’s largest teaching union
The Scottish Learning Festival is back - but not as you know it
The SLF will be both online and in person this year – but in 2022 the ‘new voices’ taking part are the biggest change, say organisers
‘Nursery premium’ proposed to help primary school starters
The disadvantage-related attainment gap emerges before children even start school, so action is needed early in their lives, say Scottish Liberal Democrats