Scotland
The latest news, analysis, investigations and professional advice covering everything to do with the schools sector in Scotland
Yesterday
21st May 2026
AI in Scottish schools: 10 key points for leaders
Schools must show leadership on AI because doing nothing is the riskiest option, says Scottish secondary headteacher Stuart Clark
Why statutory RSHP is essential in Scottish schools
Scotland has ‘patchy and inconsistent’ relationships, sexual health and parenthood education, and lags behind other parts of the UK, says Joanne Smith
Thursday
14th May 2026
What Scotland’s education directors need from the new government
A ‘moment of truth’ faces Scotland’s education system, says Sheena Devlin, who sets out the ADES’ view on what must change
Online abuse of teachers a ‘growing professional risk’, finds SSTA
The ‘significant impact’ on teachers from fake accounts, manipulated images, AI-generated content and ‘humiliating’ social media posts has been highlighted in a new survey
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Thursday
7th May 2026
What are aspiring heads’ priorities for Scottish education?
Into Headship students have shared their views on what should happen to improve education after today’s Scottish Parliament election
How distributed leadership in Scotland overcame mistakes of the past
Distributed leadership works by making success everyone’s collective responsibility, says Antony Luby
Thursday
30th Apr 2026
Scottish election 2026: what the manifestos say about education
We look at the six biggest parties’ manifestos and highlight key policies that would have an impact on schools
Why we must act for children in Scotland with vision impairment
Many pupils with vision impairment are not being given enough support to reach their full potential, writes Lucy Chetty
Thursday
23rd Apr 2026
Scottish education isn’t a fairytale - but it’s not a horror story either
There’s a worrying narrative around teaching in Scotland, writes headteacher Gail Preston, and we need to respond by emphasising the positives of the profession
How can AI align with Scottish schools’ values?
AI can help schools by focusing on their core purpose, says this head in the Scottish Highlands, who is part of a new network addressing AI in education