Scotland
The latest news, analysis, investigations and professional advice covering everything to do with the schools sector in Scotland
Friday
21st Feb 2025
‘Clear line’ needed between school subjects and jobs, says Scottish Labour
Labour also promises to make Pupil Equity Fund money a ‘permanent’ feature in Scottish schools and to help headteachers make longer-term staffing plans

How do we stop misogyny taking root in our schools?
Schools must be safe, inclusive spaces where misogyny is challenged, not tolerated, says Nuzhat Uthmani

Gaelic ‘teaching hub’ to form part of new Centre for Teaching Excellence
Gaelic base on Skye will be ‘core’ part of Centre for Teaching Excellence, which is due to open soon at the University of Glasgow

Thursday
20th Feb 2025
Children perform cognitive tasks ‘faster when on their own’
Researchers find children perform better when adults are not present, raising ‘exciting’ questions for future studies

Scottish school building standards to be ‘refreshed and modernised’
Move will be welcomed by outdoor learning campaigners, but will Scottish government change the rules on unisex toilets?

Secrets of the first Scottish secondary rated ‘excellent’ for learning
A Glasgow school has become the first secondary to be rated ‘excellent’ for learning and teaching since the current inspection model was introduced in 2016. Emma Seith looks at what we can learn from its success

Wednesday
19th Feb 2025
SQA chair: ‘Much to be proud of - but much to do’
The way Higher history is assessed will be reviewed but there will be no independent review of pass-rate fall, says SQA – as it vows to rebuild trust

How are schools tackling pupil absence around the world?
Declining attendance is a common, if not ubiquitous, problem for schools across the globe. Emma Seith explores the factors behind it and what schools are doing to get their students back in the classroom

Monday
17th Feb 2025
Scotland’s chief examiner to step down
Scotland’s chief examiner and chief executive of the SQA Fiona Robertson will move on, with her interim successor to be announced shortly

Why the full scope of a primary head’s role is hard to articulate
Amid all myriad demands on a primary headteacher, the one constant should be leadership built on empathy and compassion, says Jude Moir
