Scotland
The latest news, analysis, investigations and professional advice covering everything to do with the schools sector in Scotland
Thursday
14th Jul 2022
8 tips for managing behaviour in class - inspired by PMQs
After yesterday’s Prime Minister’s Questions descended into chaos, Gemma Clark suggests some school behaviour management techniques that the Commons speaker could use
Micro:bits and how to use them in the classroom
Every primary and secondary in Scotland should have received 20 micro:bits – so, what are they and how can teachers get the most out of them?
Friday
8th Jul 2022
Which Covid-driven changes should schools keep for good?
The pandemic has forced myriad new ways of doing things in schools but opinions differ about what to retain once the virus is behind us
EIS delivers 25,000-name petition demanding pay rise
Scottish teaching unions are campaigning for a 10 per cent increase for all teachers
Wednesday
6th Jul 2022
By the numbers: teacher recruitment in Scotland
There are fears of ‘a rapid return to chronic teacher shortages’ in England – but what is the situation in Scotland?
5 things geography teachers can do to combat racism
The geography curriculum must be representative and inclusive of all pupils, says teacher Shiv Das
Tuesday
5th Jul 2022
How your school can excel in enterprise education
Scotland’s most enterprising school for 2022 shares tips so others can emulate its success
Scottish school and college qualifications explained
Qualifications reform is under way in Scotland but the current system is here until at least 2024. We outline how it works