Scotland
The latest news, analysis, investigations and professional advice covering everything to do with the schools sector in Scotland
Monday
20th Feb 2023
Research paints ‘gloomy picture’ of secondary education in Scotland
Pressure to drive up attainment is ‘invariably taking precedence’ over the aspirations of Curriculum for Excellence, research finds
The ‘unintended consequences’ of Scottish curricular reform
Despite widespread support for Curriculum for Excellence’s direction of travel, its implementation has been ‘troubled’ – raising serious social justice issues, say these researchers
Wednesday
15th Feb 2023
‘Inadequate’ Scottish teacher pay offer rejected outright
Scotland’s largest teaching union said the offer was ‘only a marginal improvement’ and strike action will continue
Nicola Sturgeon’s big education promise defined her leadership
Scotland’s departing first minister wanted to be judged on education, but it was not a big part of her resignation speech today
What did Nicola Sturgeon say about education in her resignation speech?
Nicola Sturgeon began her time as first minister saying she wanted to be ‘judged’ on closing the attainment gap – but today, as she resigned, it barely got a mention
Teacher pay offer is a ‘tiny baby step’
A new teacher pay offer was put to unions in Scotland last night – but it falls short of the pay rise striking school staff were demanding
Monday
13th Feb 2023
New pay offer for Scottish teachers ‘in next few days’
Education secretary confirms new pay offer will be made to teachers in Scotland – but union warns that ‘the figures have to be right’
How ‘transition teachers’ can bridge the divide
Teachers dedicated to helping pupils move from primary to secondary school in Scotland are making a big difference, says Jehan Al-Azzawi