Scotland

While the number of pupils with additional support needs has hit a record high, the number of specialist teachers has fallen, official statistics show

Unions are warning more Scottish independent schools could forcibly remove teachers from the scheme using ‘fire and rehire tactics’ if the current action is successful

Some Scottish teachers could end up hundreds of pounds worse off as a result of payroll arrangements in their area – we reveal which councils will pay backpay at this year’s tax rates

New Scottish guidance to help teachers build links between numeracy and the arts has proven extremely popular

Bold thinking and calculated risks will be essential to creating an education system that works for all of Scotland’s learners, says Christopher Chapman and Graham Donaldson

The Scottish government is looking to compel councils to provide a minimum amount of time in class ‘to protect the school week’, and has today started a consultation

New data shows that over half of secondary students are recorded as having an identified additional support need in some local authority areas – but in one council, the figure is less than a quarter

Survey finds that one in eight secondary teachers reported having been physically assaulted at work in the previous year

A Scottish Parliament inquiry has found that college regionalisation has been good news for partnership working with schools – but colleges are being held back by funding issues

Scotland’s e-Sgoil (e-School) aims to harness the power of technology without losing sight of the importance of community and positive relationships, says Simon Hall

Teachers fear they will lose out by hundreds of pounds, following the recently agreed pay deal in Scotland, as a result of differing payroll arrangements in applying tax

Adjustments to classroom layout, increased access to technology and more awareness of sensory issues could bring huge gains for pupils with additional support needs, explains Chris Ross