General
Thursday
Teacher workload mounting in Scotland, research finds
Survey of teachers for EIS union shows how much work they are doing beyond their contracted hours – and the impact this has on their lives
Next government ‘faces persistent education inequalities’
Incoming ministers will need to address the long shadow of problems facing schools caused by the pandemic and cost-of-living crisis, IFS warns
Wednesday
How much will Scotland’s new inspection and qualifications bodies cost?
New figures put the cost of establishing the new bodies at anywhere from under £1 million to over £30 million in the first four years
Scottish teaching unions reject ‘unsatisfactory’ pay offer
The offer is described as falling ‘far short of expectations’ – now there is only a short window of opportunity for a pay settlement by 1 August
New education bill sets date for SQA replacement - and reveals its name
Milestone for Scottish education reform with confirmation of new qualifications agency, including ‘central’ role for teachers and students, and an independent inspection body
Tuesday
SEND reforms could make crisis worse, say experts
More funding should instead be devolved to schools, according to a SEND policy group
AI could create ‘new inequities in learning’, warns expert
AI can do ‘incredible things’ – including making learning more accessible for all pupils – but some young people could be priced out of the best tools
Next government faces ‘painful choices’ on school spending, IFS warns
‘Reweighting’ teacher compensation away from pensions and towards salaries could help with recruitment and retention, say experts
Pupil enjoyment of writing falls to ‘unprecedented low’
Children need more ‘meaningful opportunities’ to enjoy the creative elements of writing, charity urges
Monday
Wales shelves plans to shake up school year
Consultation shows only ‘a narrow majority’ in favour of the changes to holidays, as schools are told to prioritise new curriculum and improving attainment
Burden of school complaints ‘significant concern’, Ofsted told
The Confederation of School Trusts responds to Ofsted’s Big Listen consultation
Election 2024: ‘Urgent’ need to boost education spend, says NEU
Biggest teaching union sets out 10 demands for the next government, including free school meals for all pupils, an end to mandatory primary testing and SEND support reform
