Scotland
The latest news, analysis, investigations and professional advice covering everything to do with the education sector in Scotland
Yesterday
5th Jun 2024
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
‘Inadequate’ ASN provision having impact on all pupils
An ‘intolerable’ gap has grown between additional support needs policy and practice in Scotland, say 11 bodies who have joined forces to underline concerns over ASN
Tuesday
4th Jun 2024
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
Home economics teachers struggling with ‘relentless’ workload
With home economics mostly staffed by female teachers and often lacking support, an EIS survey reflects concerns that an unfair burden is being put on women
Monday
3rd Jun 2024
EIS warns of ‘robust response’ if more councils cut teacher numbers
Delegates at the union’s AGM this week will be asked to back a motion condemning Glasgow’s plans to cut 450 posts – and possible strike action if other councils follow suit
How teachers can tap into Scottish Euro 2024 excitement
As Scotland plays warm-up matches against Gibraltar and Finland this week, this teacher suggests ways to harness football fever in the classroom
Half of educators use AI for teaching, finds SQA survey
Plagiarism and ‘integrity of assessments’ are common concerns about AI among teachers and school leaders
Friday
31st May 2024
Ministers accused of ‘greenlighting’ further cuts to teacher numbers
Failure to hit Scottish government teacher number targets will not result in the ‘totality’ of funding being withheld – ‘mitigating factors’ will also be taken into account
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