Yesterday
Pupil Equity Fund status quo unsustainable, Gilruth tells heads
Changing use of PEF money shows that schools are asked to do too much to fix societal problems, says education secretary at School Leaders Scotland annual conference
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
‘Pivotal’ year ahead for Scottish education, says new SLS president
Secondary headteacher Pauline Walker is ‘deeply optimistic’ about the year ahead – as long as reform of Scottish education taps into teachers’ ‘insight into what works best’
Thursday
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
Wednesday
Ministerial statement demanded over handling of Higher history review
The SQA marking review was published after the Higher history pass rate dropped by more than 10 percentage points – but Scottish Labour says ‘huge questions’ remain unanswered
Treat online and offline bullying with ‘same seriousness’
Online bullying may have more serious consequences, suggests first anti-bullying guidance from Scottish government in seven years
Monday
How to address behaviour in Welsh schools
School leaders in Wales are doing all they can to tackle disruptive behaviour and need to know they are supported, says Laura Doel
Primary ITE targets could be cut by a fifth to deal with oversupply
News comes after fewer than one in five new primary teachers in Scotland secured a permanent job after probation last year
