Policy

Government accused of ‘flying in the dark’ over the impact of its planned changes to eligibility for free school meals

With the funding for the government’s trust CEO development course ending, the sector needs to ensure that it is filling the void, says Becks Boomer-Clark

Scottish local authorities are accused of ‘running down the clock’ on the government’s flagship policy of reducing teachers’ class-contact time

International trainees and teachers are helping to tackle England’s recruitment crisis, but those who move here face huge obstacles. Cerys Turner explores why this is – and what should be done about it

Another huge increase in requests shows the system creaking under demand, amid suggestions government is considering overhauling how EHCPs are issued

The passing of legislation is an ‘opportunity missed’ to improve the learning environment of pupils, warns Scotland’s biggest teaching union

Change in Scottish education is proving slow – but could the forthcoming election focus minds when it comes to the promised reduction in teachers’ class-contact time, asks Emma Seith

More teachers could be making use of the opportunity to gain registration across both primary and secondary schools, says the chief executive of the General Teaching Council for Scotland

Education bill paves the way for change at Scotland’s national assessment and inspection bodies, but critics say it does not go far enough

The pace and scale of the government’s education reforms risk falling short – ministers need to listen to the sector and increase investment, writes Carl Ward

‘Next steps’ document shows when curriculum, qualifications and assessment ‘will start to feel different’

Too many care-experienced children are missing out on the advice and support they desperately need, yet Scotland has an opportunity to lead the way, says Kenny Graham