Scotland
The latest news, analysis, investigations and professional advice covering everything to do with the schools sector in Scotland
Wednesday
31st May 2023
‘Overwhelming appetite for change’ in Scottish education, report finds
The results of Scotland’s ‘national discussion’ about the future of education were published and debated at Holyrood this afternoon
How to make outdoor education part of the curriculum
Residential outdoor education should be a right and available to everyone, not just those who can afford it, says Martin Davidson
Tuesday
30th May 2023
10 ways Scottish schools can improve parental engagement
New guidance on parental engagement in Scotland includes questions schools should ask themselves about how they involve pupils’ families
Fears over ‘worsening’ T&Cs for private sector staff
From compulsory redundancies to reductions in promoted posts, mounting cost pressures are making Scottish independent school staff feel increasingly vulnerable
Wednesday
24th May 2023
Violence in schools summit announced by education secretary
Rising concerns over behaviour in Scottish schools led to a debate in the Scottish Parliament this afternoon
Gillian Hamilton on ‘leading Education Scotland to its end’
The Education Scotland interim chief executive says she wants ‘two outstanding organisations’ to emerge from Education Scotland reform
Tuesday
23rd May 2023
Why teachers should have their own Hippocratic Oath
Public servants in other sectors swear to do their duty, so why not teachers? Neil McLennan explains why introducing an oath would benefit children and the teaching profession in Scotland
How AI could transform assessment
Artificial intelligence offers the prospect of more nuance in answers and sophisticated tests of pupils’ knowledge and analytical capabilities, says headteacher John Rutter
Tackle violence in Scottish schools, say Tories
Conservatives’ call for a plan to address violence in Scotland’s schools comes amid fears teachers are facing an ‘aggression epidemic’