Scotland
The latest news, analysis, investigations and professional advice covering everything to do with the schools sector in Scotland
Thursday
23rd Apr 2026
Scottish education isn鈥檛 a fairytale - but it鈥檚 not a horror story either
There鈥檚 a worrying narrative around teaching in Scotland, writes headteacher Gail Preston, and we need to respond by emphasising the positives of the profession
How can AI align with Scottish schools鈥� values?
AI can help schools by focusing on their core purpose, says this head in the Scottish Highlands, who is part of a new network addressing AI in education
Thursday
2nd Apr 2026
Finding hope for the future of education leadership in Scotland
School leaders face myriad challenges in the years ahead 鈥� but there are reasons to be optimistic, says School Leaders Scotland
Primary school leaders鈥� 5 tests for Scottish election candidates
Leaders 鈥榦verwhelmingly identify proper support for inclusion and adequate ASN provision鈥� as the top priority for the next Scottish government, says AHDS鈥� Helena Macormac ahead of the parliamentary elections
Thursday
19th Mar 2026
Single national approach to teacher induction essential, says GTCS
Shake-up of Teacher Induction Scheme must include consigning the term 鈥榩robationer鈥� to the past, says General Teaching Council for Scotland
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National guidance advises complete ban on vapes in Scottish schools
Schools told of legal responsibility to dispose of vapes and lithium batteries safely in new government guidance that also addresses other substances and their use in schools