Scotland
The latest news, analysis, investigations and professional advice covering everything to do with the education sector in Scotland
Today
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
Thursday
30th May 2024
Swinney: Cutting teachers would hinder drive to close attainment gap
But letter to councils from education secretary reveals that government stance on teacher numbers is not as hardline as previously appeared
Violence reduction unit boss warns of possible increase in youth violence
Violence being reported in schools is not yet reflected in crime statistics – but rising poverty, insecurity and adversity could change that, says Scottish Violence Reduction Unit head
‘We have computing science deserts in Scotland’
For too long, education bodies have not considered computing science to be important, says leading expert four years after his review of computing education