Scotland
The latest news, analysis, investigations and professional advice covering everything to do with the schools sector in Scotland
Monday
16th Jun 2025
Petition seeks abolition of General Teaching Council for Scotland
The petition – published on the Scottish Parliament website – is calling for the GTCS to be replaced by a government agency
Hayward criticises failure to reform ‘unjust’ exam system
‘A fear that change might make things worse’ is holding the Scottish system back, warns the author of Scotland’s review of assessment and qualifications
My Week As... head of International School Aberdeen
In our ‘My Week As’ series, a senior sector leader reveals what a typical week looks like in their role. Here, we talk to Nick Little of International School Aberdeen, in Scotland
Friday
13th Jun 2025
Revealed: Education figures in King’s Birthday Honours list 2025
Delta CEO Paul Tarn has been given a knighthood and North East Learning Trust CEO Lesley Powell has been appointed dame
Private schools lose court battle over VAT on fees
The High Court has given its judgement in a case that challenged the government’s introduction of VAT on independent school fees earlier this year
How Scottish schools are opening up financial careers to girls
Many girls simply don’t see themselves represented in the financial industry, say these teachers of business management and administration
Thursday
12th Jun 2025
3 questions to tell teachers if AI use is appropriate
SQA guidance also includes subject-specific examples of acceptable and unacceptable use of GenAI tools – but the body warns that it is ‘impossible to create an exhaustive list’
Pay teachers more to tackle staff shortages, says new SLS chief
Secondary heads are under ‘constant pressure’ to drive up attainment – but they can’t do that without teachers, says the incoming general secretary of School Leaders Scotland
Wednesday
11th Jun 2025
Free school meals to be offered to more S1-3 students
S1-3 students whose families receive the Scottish Child Payment will be eligible for free school meals in eight council areas
Half of teachers unhappy with assessment after Covid changes reversed
Full course assessment returned in Scotland in 2023-24 after the pandemic – but SQA research shows some learners felt ‘thrown in the deep end’ and teachers would have preferred ‘a gradual return’