Scotland
The latest news, analysis, investigations and professional advice covering everything to do with the education sector in Scotland
Yesterday
3rd May 2024
Schools ready for remote learning ‘within days’ if necessary
New report looks at Scottish schools’ and local authorities’ ability to shift to remote learning if another major event causes schools buildings to close
Risk of no Scottish teacher pay deal before Christmas, says union boss
Scottish teachers’ next pay rise is due by August – but unions are still waiting for councils to make them an offer
Wednesday
1st May 2024
Gaelic provision in Scottish schools ‘limited and marginal’
Fewer than 1% of Scottish pupils are taught Gaelic and 95% of primaries offer no Gaelic learning, MSPs are told
Hundreds of thousands ‘clawed back’ for unfilled ITE places
But Scottish deans of education say the loss of funding could be worse, with a ‘reduced clawback’ recognising universities’ efforts to hit recruitment targets
Monday
29th Apr 2024
Girls and violence: Whole-family support needed to change attitudes
Violence between girls is ‘increasing in frequency and severity’, according to new Scottish research that explores how to address it
Scottish education doesn’t need more inspection
The ‘fundamental review’ of inspection revealed by Tes Scotland should move away from simplistic and misleading assumptions about school performance, says Greg Dempster