Scotland
The latest news, analysis, investigations and professional advice covering everything to do with the schools sector in Scotland
Thursday
8th Jun 2023
Scottish education system ‘hanging in the balance’, says EIS president
Class sizes, ‘crippling’ teacher workload and uncertainty of education reform all highlighted by outgoing president of Scotland’s biggest teaching union
Scottish private schools’ body announces new CEO
Lorraine Davidson described by Scottish Council of Independent Schools as ‘highly adept in strategy development, corporate communication and crisis management’
Tuesday
6th Jun 2023
Historic private school strike action put on pause
This week’s strike action at Hutchesons’ Grammar School called off after controversial pension plans are delayed by a year
Teacher and students’ views diverge over Covid-era exams
Teachers in Scotland ‘overwhelmingly’ preferred the return to external exams in 2022 – but students ‘marginally’ preferred the 2021 approach, finds new research
How a week devoted to computing science boosts Scottish schools
Scottish Computing Science Week is to become an annual fixture – and teachers are being asked what aspects of digital learning they would like the event to focus on
Monday
5th Jun 2023
Why a structured approach to online learning is essential
Technology is becoming increasingly prominent in Scottish classrooms – but how can schools ensure they make the most of it?
Pressure on teachers to use social media sparks call for inquiry
Scotland’s biggest teaching union will hear concerns over schools’ use of social media as a communication tool and the impact this has on teachers
How do children in Scotland travel to school?
There has been a big push in Scotland in recent years to encourage children to walk or cycle to school – but is it working?
Friday
2nd Jun 2023
Scottish school staff to vote on strike action over pay
Ballot of 8,000 council staff working in schools and nurseries will run until the end of July, with any industrial action supported taking place in the new school year
Kilgraston’s demise signals pressure on Scottish private schools
Closure follows Covid impact and decline in demand for boarding, while independent schools’ financial difficulties were highlighted in a 91¶¶Òõ Scotland investigation this week