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Teachers to get 5.5% pay rise
The government has accepted the independent pay body’s recommendations on teacher pay for 2024-25
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New education bill sets date for SQA replacement - and reveals its name
Milestone for Scottish education reform with confirmation of new qualifications agency, including 'central' role for teachers and students, and an independent inspection body
‘Inadequate’ ASN provision having impact on all pupils
An 'intolerable' gap has grown between additional support needs policy and practice in Scotland, say 11 bodies who have joined forces to underline concerns over ASN
Third of teachers say more pupils coming to school hungry
There has also been an increase in the number of pupils coming into school without adequate clothing, according to a report on the impact of the cost-of-living crisis
SEND reforms could make crisis worse, say experts
More funding should instead be devolved to schools, according to a SEND policy group
AI could create ‘new inequities in learning’, warns expert
AI can do ‘incredible things’ – including making learning more accessible for all pupils – but some young people could be priced out of the best tools
Home economics teachers struggling with ‘relentless’ workload
With home economics mostly staffed by female teachers and often lacking support, an EIS survey reflects concerns that an unfair burden is being put on women
Pupil enjoyment of writing falls to ‘unprecedented low’
Children need more 'meaningful opportunities' to enjoy the creative elements of writing, charity urges
Next government faces ‘painful choices’ on school spending, IFS warns
'Reweighting' teacher compensation away from pensions and towards salaries could help with recruitment and retention, say experts
Wales shelves plans to shake up school year
Consultation shows only ‘a narrow majority’ in favour of the changes to holidays, as schools are told to prioritise new curriculum and improving attainment
Burden of school complaints ‘significant concern’, Ofsted told
The Confederation of School Trusts responds to Ofsted's Big Listen consultation
Election 2024: ‘Urgent’ need to boost education spend, says NEU
Biggest teaching union sets out 10 demands for the next government, including free school meals for all pupils, an end to mandatory primary testing and SEND support reform
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
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
Revealed: What schools want from a new government
A poll of school leaders and teachers reveals the issues they are most concerned about ahead of the general election
‘Struggling’ science teachers can’t afford to run practical lessons
Schools are increasingly reporting being unable to afford the chemicals and equipment needed for practical work, warns the Royal Society of Chemistry