Wednesday
Open plan ‘super schools’ deemed bad for pupils with ASN
New schools are often large and open plan, but the noise can make it harder for children to learn – and in the worst-case scenario, they can also be unsafe, MSPs hear
The Cam Academy Trust appoints new chief executive
Claire Heald, currently national director of education at Academies Enterprise Trust, will take up her new role in June
MAT body calls for major changes to accountability
Confederation of School Trusts urges government to review school league tables and consult on replacing inspection grades
‘We need more trust in our accountability systems’
CST chief Leora Cruddas explains why no accountability system can exist without trust – and why recognising that reality could help the school system truly flourish
How our 34-school trust is approaching AI education
A digital lead at a trust explains how they’re ensuring staff, pupils and parents are given the skills to understand and use artificial intelligence
The real problem with the learning styles ‘myth’
The idea that individuals are suited to a certain style of learning is widely seen as a damaging myth. But, says neuroscientist Jared Cooney Horvath, there’s more to the belief than meets the eye
Major academy trust launches think tank with Eton
Star Academies and Eton announce plan to set up organisation focused on ensuring high-achieving pupils reach their potential
Tuesday
Why are more Scottish students leaving school after S4?
For two years running the proportion of school leavers from S6 has fallen and the proportions from S4 and S5 have increased – but why?
Does teacher ‘looping’ really boost results?
Previous studies suggested teachers remaining with the same class for two or more years leads to better outcomes, but new research casts doubt on that, says Loic Menzies
Wraparound childcare requests: all you need to know
Schools have been given new guidance on responding to requests for wraparound childcare from parents or childcare providers
AHDS: Budget cuts risk bringing schools to ‘tipping point’
Emerging news of budget cuts underlines the fact that, without investment, various problems in Scottish education will only get worse, says Greg Dempster
