Scotland
The latest news, analysis, investigations and professional advice covering everything to do with the schools sector in Scotland
Friday
19th Mar 2021
Covid: 10 days that shook Scottish education
With the anniversary of the first coronavirus lockdown now upon us, Emma Seith takes a look back at the earth-shattering events that marked a year of unprecedented upheaval for Scotland’s teachers, staff, pupils and parents
Should Scotland keep exams post-Covid?
The cancellation of exams during the pandemic has raised questions about assessment. Here 91¶¶Òõ Scotland publishes two opposing views
A Covid year of gnawing uncertainty for schools
Teachers’ anger over the Scottish government’s back-to-school plans is one more chapter in the extraordinary story of the past year, writes Henry Hepburn
Monday
15th Mar 2021
Sturgeon: Covid rise could be linked to pupils’ return
A link between pupils returning to schools and ‘a bit of an uptick in cases’ cannot be ruled out, says first minister
Sarwar reveals ‘education comeback’ plan for pupils
New Scottish Labour leader outlines his party’s education priorities during his first major speech in the role
‘The government is showing its contempt for teachers’
From this week all pupils are due back in Scottish schools – ministers have given us a huge headache, says one school leader
Thursday
11th Mar 2021
How a school project evolved into a top edtech company
In 2006 two Scottish teenagers created a room-booking system for their school that went on to have huge success
Sturgeon: Return of pupils to go ahead from Monday
First minister says there are ‘real grounds for optimism’ as she confirms the next stage of opening up schools
Swinney under fire after second no-confidence vote
Education secretary this time faced a no-confidence vote over his role as deputy first minister