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Why are schools in the UK forced to close over RAAC ‘crumbling concrete’?

The material, which has a 30-year life span, was used extensively to build schools between the 1950s and the mid-90s.

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Stricter rules around phones in Scottish schools being considered by minister

STRICTER rules around the use of mobile phones in schools are being considered by education secretary Jenny Gilruth amid concerns they are…

The National (Scotland)

First Minister backs next phase in 'transformative' school reading scheme

First Minister Humza Yousaf has backed the next chapter of a reading scheme which is having a “transformative effect” in Scotland’s schools.

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Half of Scottish state schools not inspected in a decade, figures show

Figures obtained through an FoI request show just 57 per cent of state schools, and 54 per cent of independent schools, were inspected after 2012/13.

Daily Record

Scottish Government accused of misleading parliament over Dumfries Learning Town funding delays

A decision on the multi-million pound project was due by the end of 2022 but there have been three “deadlines” missed by the Scottish Government since then

Daily Record

Banning designer labels idea floated for new school uniform guidance

RESPONSES to a consultation on new school uniform guidance are calling for cost-reducing measures that include a ban on designer labels...

The National (Scotland)

Overhaul of SQA and Education Scotland to be delayed after exams review

A PLANNED overhaul of Scotland's exams body and Education Scotland is to be delayed.

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"Give us a voice': An open letter to Jenny Gilruth from a concerned teacher

A TEACHER concerned by the “tsunami” of bad behaviour in schools has written an open letter to Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth and Humza…

The National (Scotland)

Jenny Gilruth to meet Dargavel Primary parents after costly council class sizes blunder

Renfrewshire Council will have to spend millions of pounds to fix the issue.

Daily Record

Civil engineers tell Holyrood they knew target to dual A9 by 2025 would not be met

CIVIL engineers in Scotland knew “for many years” the promise to dual the A9 by 2025 would not be met, a trade body has said.

The National (Scotland)

BBC rapidly deletes tweet after Scottish Government minister makes complaint

The BBC (rapidly) deleted a tweet after a Scottish Government minister made a complaint...

The National (Scotland)

Greens call for homework ban for primary pupils to ensure ‘healthy life balance’

SCOTLAND should end homework for primary school pupils to prevent it “Intruding on family and leisure time”...

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Dumfries and Galloway teaching union warns pupil anxiety and depression "greatly increased" since coronavirus pandemic

A new Educational Institute of Scotland survey has looked into trends in "dysregulated behaviour" in the classroom

Daily Record

Violence in schools summit announced by Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth

Jenny Gilruth has announced the creation of a summit focused on tackling violence in schools, following rising concerns about behaviour...

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Daily Record

School violence emergency summit to be announced by Scottish Government after number of incidents soars

The Record’s ‘Our Kids…Our Future’ campaign has exposed the epidemic of youth violence in schools across the country

Daily Record

Violence in Scotland's schools branded 'national scandal' amid calls for 'comprehensive plan' to tackle problem

Stephen Kerr MSP, education spokesperson for the Scottish Conservatives, has said the escalation of violence in schools is "nothing short of a national scandal".

The National (Scotland)

Tories accuse Jenny Gilruth of ministerial code breach over rail works

THE Scottish Tories have accused Jenny Gilruth of breaching the ministerial code by delaying rail works in order to benefit her constituents while…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Education Secretary aiming to 'de-politicise' education

SCOTLAND'S Education Secretary has said she hopes to “de-politicise” education.

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Daily Record

Scotland's education secretary slams 'unacceptable' violence in schools

A growing trend of bullying and attacks in schools has been highlighted by the Record's Our Kids...Our Future campaign.

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf brands Labour a 'replica' of Conservative Party

SCOTLAND'S First Minister has branded the Labour Party a “replica” of the Conservatives after a speech by leader Sir Keir Starmer.

The Independent UK

Yousaf brands Labour a ‘replica’ of Conservatives

A senior Scottish Government minister said Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar will have to ‘mop up’ the aftermath of the comments in Holyrood.

Insider UK

Scottish college lecturers start boycott as part of industrial action

Government funding u-turn for universities and colleges also met with 'dismay'

The National (Scotland)

Scottish school exams may look ‘radically different’ in future, Jenny Gilruth says

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth said that school exams may look “radically different” in the future ahead of an education overhaul.

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Jenny Gilruth: Education system overhaul 'will not cause disruption'

An overhaul of Scotland’s education institutions will not cause disruption for pupils or teachers, the Education Secretary has said...

The Independent UK

Yousaf says SNP is ‘united’ as he appoints supporters to his first Cabinet

Shona Robison takes on Kate Forbes’ former post of Finance Secretary as well as the role of Deputy First Minister.

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