Scotland

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

Monday

17th Jul 2023

Essential principles for behaviour policies in Scottish schools
Good behaviour in school must be everyone’s responsibility, says Dr Joan Mowat, course leader for Into Headship at the University of Strathclyde
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Review of the year: what happened in schools in 2022-23
We take you through 91¶¶̉ơ’ biggest stories, most important analyses and most read teaching and learning articles of the past academic year
Review of the Year: what happened in schools in 2022-23

Thursday

13th Jul 2023

Physics points to the future - but how do we tell students that?
Physics will be essential to humanity’s survival so it has huge potential for growth in schools, believes Stuart Farmer
Cat in a box

Wednesday

12th Jul 2023

How can we improve education for the visually impaired?
Specialist support for pupils in Scotland with vision impairment is fragmented, so adopting a landmark new framework is crucial, says Michael Craig
How can we improve education for blind and partially sighted young people?

Tuesday

11th Jul 2023

New antiracism drive aims to diversify teaching in Scotland
Scotland’s National Anti-Racism Framework for Initial Teacher Education also aims to help student teachers gain a more nuanced understanding of racism
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Monday

10th Jul 2023

6 reasons why the IB works for our staff and students
An ‘uninterrupted passage’ through the entirety of the International Baccalaureate offers myriad benefits, says headteacher David Hicks
6 reasons why the IB works for our staff and students

Friday

7th Jul 2023

Revealed: Scottish school attendance figures for 2022-23
91¶¶̉ơ Scotland analysis of weekly attendance snapshots school attendance struggling to recover from Covid pandemic
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SQA malpractice cases drop sharply from pre-Covid high
Plagiarism the most common form of ‘candidate malpractice’, Scottish Qualifications Authority figures show
SQA malpractice cases drop sharply from pre-Covid high

Thursday

6th Jul 2023

What poetry told us about student teachers’ inner world
When student teachers were asked to use poetry to reflect on the end of their course, it showed the ‘rollercoaster of emotions’ they go on
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Wednesday

5th Jul 2023

Part-time jobs are great for pupils - but some work too much
Having a part-time job can help students become well-rounded citizens, says Peter Bain, but schools must be aware of the pressure to work long hours
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Tuesday

4th Jul 2023

AI could cut teachers’ workload - but beware ‘commercial hype’
Artificial intelligence may reduce school bureaucracy, but AI will not remove root causes of bureaucracy, says education and digital technology expert
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Monday

3rd Jul 2023

‘Learning for sustainability’: 8 ways to hit targets
A new plan in Scotland sets out that ‘every school and early learning setting will be sustainable by 2030’ – but how will that be achieved?
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