General
Yesterday
31st May 2024
7 real-world fixes for the growing attainment gap
The attainment gap may not be top of the to-do list for the next government but it’s a growing issue that cannot be ignored – especially as it could shape the future of the country for years to come, says Carl Cullinane
Phones in schools: what’s happening in Scotland?
Amid growing calls for mobile phones to banned in schools and with the Scottish government due to publish guidance, Emma Seith investigates how schools are handling the issue
Could a ‘Tinder for trusts’ help match MATs and schools?
Currently, there are no easy mechanisms to find trusts looking for another partner – but a new, dating app-like system could transform the process, says this headteacher
Wednesday
29th May 2024
The safeguarding risks of online video streaming in schools
Platforms such as YouTube promise all sorts of teaching opportunities – but great care must be taken to vet online video content, says this school leader in Scotland
Is Northern Ireland education reaching breaking point?
Teachers and school leaders have been holding Northern Ireland’s school system together amid the political turmoil – but they can’t be expected to do that for much longer, says Tony Gallagher
Tuesday
28th May 2024
The case for outdoor schools becoming ‘pivotal’ to Scottish education
A new group is pushing for direct funding of outdoor primary schools open to all children in Scotland, ‘without the burden of high private school fees’
Education won’t dominate election debates - but it should
Despite the problems schools are facing, the reality is that public concerns lie elsewhere – and so will politicians’ priorities for now, says Sam Freedman