Scotland
The latest news, analysis, investigations and professional advice covering everything to do with the schools sector in Scotland
Today
31st Oct 2024
Free instrumental music in ‘jeopardy’ in Scottish schools
EIS teaching union calls on education secretary to offer protection to instrumental music tuition, amid concerns over possible reintroduction of charges
EIS: Time to ‘grasp’ Budget promise of investment in Scottish education
Scottish finance secretary Shona Robison describes UK Budget as ‘a step in the right direction’ – but ‘enormous’ financial pressures remain
Call for ‘AI learning assistants’ to be piloted in Scottish schools
AI assistants could help pupils with homework and learning, new research suggests – but barriers include lack of support for teachers and outdated digital infrastructure
Scottish primary school leaders’ view of the Budget
AHDS general secretary Greg Dempster looks at whether this week’s UK Budget offers real hope of a boost to education in Scotland
What does the quiet reform of Education Scotland mean for the future?
Scrutiny of Scotland’s education reforms has focused on qualifications and assessment – but what of the equally critical move to split inspection and curriculum development into two new national bodies? Emma Seith explores the issues
Yesterday
30th Oct 2024
‘Genuine risk’ Scottish education ‘will be left behind’
BOCSH group of Scottish secondary heads warns education secretary of signs that system is ‘no longer fit for purpose’ and says other countries’ reforms are ‘advancing rapidly’
Douglas Ross is new convener of education committee
Former leader of Scottish Conservatives takes over from party colleague Sue Webber
Tuesday
29th Oct 2024
Solutions to closing attainment gap allowed to ‘wither and die’
There is ‘strong evidence’ on how to close the attainment gap, but Scotland needs to get better at putting it into practice – instead of letting ‘a thousand flowers bloom’
Young Enterprise Scotland saved from closure after funding reprieve
Charity’s future had been described as ‘untenable’ before announcement of funds in Holyrood this afternoon, designed to ensure its survival this year
Free film festival opens up cinema to schools in Scotland
The Into Film festival is aimed at all pupils and teachers in Scotland and will run over three weeks in November
Why schools should promote ‘Heal’ careers to boys
This headteacher believes everyone stands to gain if boys get a clearer sight of ‘Heal’ careers in health, education, administration and literacy