Scotland

The latest news, analysis, investigations and professional advice covering everything to do with the schools sector in Scotland

Friday

27th Apr 2018

Is inclusion the reason why teachers don’t feel safe?
Many school staff blame the policy for an apparent rise in violence and abuse

Friday

6th Apr 2018

‘PE and home economics should link together’
Curling star Eve Muirhead shares her views on improving the health of Scotland’s youth – and reveals how she swapped daily doughnuts for an Olympic medal

Friday

9th Feb 2018

Process delays leave bad teachers in post for years
‘Interminable’ wait for failing staff to be dealt with prompts heads’ body to speak up

Friday

26th Jan 2018

Schools ‘must open their doors to engage parents’
Heads urged to follow nursery approach to get families involved in pupils’ learning

Friday

4th Aug 2017

‘Disturbing’ 40% cut to education research budget
Government accused of being ‘all talk’ as it urges teachers to make better use of research evidence

Friday

14th Jul 2017

Academics ‘anxious’ over research being sidelined
Government criticised for lack of funding and overlooking research findings

Friday

21st Apr 2017

Councils launch scheme to ease supply teacher crisis
School leaders warn that new recruitment portal won’t solve a shortage of teachers

Friday

17th Mar 2017

Flying the flag for closer ties between home nations
The UK’s four education systems don’t need to look abroad to learn valuable lessons, conference hears

Friday

3rd Mar 2017

PSE is ‘irrelevant’ and a ‘waste of time’, MSPs told
Pupils, academics and campaigners voice their frustrations and call for the subject to be revamped

Friday

17th Feb 2017

Councils demand powers to tackle teacher shortage
Local authorities hit by staff recruitment problems want to ‘grow their own teachers’

Friday

9th Dec 2016

‘Five years left’ to save CfE after Pisa plunge
Experts warn reform is urgently needed as Scotland slips down the global rankings
‘A knee-jerk reaction will only make things worse’
Key figures in education warn the government not to push rapid reforms in response to global rankings