Scotland
The latest news, analysis, investigations and professional advice covering everything to do with the education sector in Scotland
Today
14th May 2024
The new curriculum challenges shared by Scotland and Wales
In the first of two articles, Lucy Crehan looks at why Wales must learn from Scotland about the pitfalls of adopting a new curricular approach
Cuts to school learning hours ‘not acceptable’ and will be blocked
As Falkirk Council proposes reducing learning hours in its schools, the Scottish government warns councils that it will mandate minimum teaching time for pupils if necessary
Participation in standardised tests yet to reach pre-Covid levels
Overall SNSA participation last year was just below 90%, reinvigorating calls for the tests to be scrapped and money invested in school staff instead
Friday
10th May 2024
Teacher pay: ‘Increasing concern’ over ‘lack of progress’ in Scotland
Local authorities ‘disappointed’ that trade unions ‘have gone public with a threat of balloting for strike action’
‘The fear of inspection is rife in our schools’
School inspection in Scotland is too often used to ‘squash innovation and enthusiasm’, says SSTA general secretary
‘Half-baked’ response to ‘escalating’ school violence condemned
Teaching union demands ‘immediate action’ to address an ‘upsurge in violence’ in Scottish schools so that staff can work in safety
Say ‘no’ to ‘toxic culture’ of extra workload, teachers told
Teachers have been ‘conditioned over the years by moral blackmail to take on more and more work’, says president of Scottish Secondary Teachers’ Association
Tuesday
7th May 2024
Teacher workload: Delay class-contact time target, says report
The Scottish government should be wary of increasing teacher numbers quickly and aim for a promised 90-minute reduction in weekly class-contact time by 2028, report recommends
Praise motivates pupils - but it tails off as they get older
Praise makes children feel positive about school and motivates them, finds report – but pupils say they get less of it as they grow older