Scotland
The latest news, analysis, investigations and professional advice covering everything to do with the schools sector in Scotland
Tuesday
7th Jun 2022
68% of school leavers well prepared for work, say employers
But Scottish bosses continue to lament the lack of life experience and poor attitude of some school leavers
Poorer pupils ‘missing out on support due to old data’
Schools are not getting vital funding for disadvantaged pupils because the figures used to share out the Pupil Equity Fund are out of date, experts warn
Wednesday
1st Jun 2022
Revealed: Scottish educators named in Birthday Honours List
A West Lothian headteacher is among the Scots who have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours
Timeline for exam review unveiled
Independent review of qualifications and assessment follows OECD criticism of the heavily exams-based system in upper secondary in Scotland
Why I never gave up on my dream to become a teacher
Adam Martin got into PE teaching at the sixth attempt – he explains what he did to realise his lifelong ambition
5 tips for starting a successful pupil podcast
A podcast can be the perfect vehicle for connecting with pupils and their families, says teacher Peter Kelly
Why pressure to narrow the curriculum must be resisted
The response to Covid and financial pressures may reveal what is truly valued in Scottish education, writes Henry Hepburn
Tuesday
31st May 2022
If the curriculum is narrowing, inspectors must shout about it
The focus on literacy and numeracy is pushing out other subjects, says a new report – but why is the finding buried, asks Emma Seith
Scots language has a place in schools - but where exactly?
Scots language has rarely felt more fresh and vital, but it’s hard to get the most out of it in classrooms, says Alan Gillespie