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Friday
15th Nov 2024
Out-of-work primary teachers could train as ASN specialists
This is one of the ‘innovative approaches’ to the primary teacher employment crisis being considered by the government, according to Scotland’s education secretary
Use CfE review to ‘embed anti-racist education into every stage’
Anti-racist education should not be ‘a bolt-on’ – it should be ‘presented repeatedly with deepening complexity’ as pupils progress through school
1 in 4 primary teachers has restrained a pupil this term
But most teachers have had no training in how to restrain a student, according to a new Teacher Tapp poll
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How the conversion grant cut will hit small trusts and converters
The removal of the grant to support conversions of maintained schools into academies could slow down trust growth and make small trusts untenable, find Ellen Peirson-Hagger and Jasmine Norden
The causes of the SEND crisis - and 9 steps to fix it
Government policy in two core areas has resulted in the current crisis in SEND. To now ensure every young person is supported, we need to do these nine things, argues Warren Carratt
Thursday
14th Nov 2024
Ofsted could inspect teaching as separate category in new inspections
Watchdog’s draft proposal to assess schools’ teaching as a standalone category amid recruitment and retention crisis has caused sector concern
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DfE proposes increased teacher pension contributions
No change to employee contribution rates for the lowest-paid teachers under the proposals
Music tuition is a success story in Scotland - so why is it in danger?
A political solution is essential as Scottish councils seek cuts to music, says Alastair Orr
Reform delays hamper schools, but SLS sees some positive signs
Despite frustration over education reform, School Leaders Scotland president hits upbeat note over ‘steadfast’ support from Education Scotland
CfE review ‘must make clear what pupils need to know at each stage’
Replacement of CfE’s ‘experiences and outcomes’ is recommended, but Education Scotland research says level of prescribed learning could vary by subject and sector