Scotland
The latest news, analysis, investigations and professional advice covering everything to do with the schools sector in Scotland
Wednesday
28th Aug 2024
What progress is being made on key attainment gap measures?
New report claims attainment gap in Scotland has ‘narrowed in nine measures’ – we take a look at the figures
Attainment and school attendance down for looked-after children
Rate of exclusions among looked-after pupils has also increased for the first time in 12 years, and is almost six times the overall rate
Scottish secondary teacher shortages laid bare
The gulf between the number of secondary probationers councils requested and the number they actually ended up with this new school year has been revealed by an exclusive Tes Scotland investigation
Tuesday
20th Aug 2024
Leadership lessons from £60 million new school blunder
The ongoing fallout after a Scottish local authority badly underestimated future demand for places in a new primary school was set out today in an Accounts Commission report
Three priorities for setting behaviour intentions in the new school year
After last week’s publication of a long-awaited behaviour plan in Scotland, Jamie Thom advises how to make your classroom a place of calm and good learning