Scotland
The latest news, analysis, investigations and professional advice covering everything to do with the education sector in Scotland
Thursday
25th Jul 2024
How ASN education shows the way forward for all schools
The priorities for the additional support needs sector should be matched throughout the Scottish school system, says ASN teacher Anne Scriven
How much do Scottish teachers earn?
In 2023 Scottish teachers secured a 14.6% pay rise over 28 months in the wake of strike action – we look at their salaries and how they compare with other parts of the UK
Wednesday
24th Jul 2024
New law ‘not enough’ to protect Scotland’s languages
Proposed new law will not ‘create the necessary conditions to address the challenges facing the Gaelic language’, warns Holyrood committee
Call to open ASN tribunal to all rejected by government
Widening the additional support needs tribunal’s jurisdiction could result in ‘unnecessary escalation’, says education secretary Jenny Gilruth
How robots and pupils could interact in the classroom
The chance for children to meet advanced humanoid robots like Ameca reveals the potential for artificial intelligence to enhance learning in schools, says Michelle McLeod
Tuesday
23rd Jul 2024
Need to know: Scottish schools and Microsoft Office changes
From August access to desktop versions of Microsoft apps like Word and Outlook will end via schools’ intranet Glow – here’s what it means for teachers and school leaders
How outdoor learning can reshape Scottish education
Creative outdoor learning should play a more central role within curriculum and learning, says Patrick Boxall
Thursday
18th Jul 2024
Youth work ‘under-appreciated’ and ‘under-resourced’, finds CLD review
It calls for ‘fairer distribution’ of education spending, as budgets for schools, colleges and universities ‘dwarf’ the amount spent on CLD
How cycling can help students with ASN reach their potential
An ‘active travel’ project built around bikes has given a newfound sense of self-belief to students with significant additional support needs, explains this principal teacher