Nearly 30,000 more students benefit from free music tuition
The number of students learning an instrument has increased by almost 30,000 since the abolition of fees for music lessons in schools.
College pay agreement is a major achievement
Pay disputes are not the best use of anyone's time, and this year, colleges and staff have much bigger fish to fry.
Almost half of Scots families say childcare provision is failing them
A survey by the umbrella body for parents' groups, Connect, details the barriers faced by carers in finding adequate care in working hours.
Next steps in curriculum improvement
The most significant reform of Scotland’s curriculum in more than ten years is underway, as the first early samples of new curriculum materials have been shared with councils across the country.
University of Glasgow agrees ‘cost reduction measures’
The University of Glasgow is to launch a voluntary severance scheme as part of cost reduction measures amid a decline in the number of international students.
‘Single largest update’ to curriculum in a decade to be taught from August 2028
The Scottish Government is set to outline the “single largest update” to the education curriculum in a decade, the Education Secretary has said.
Scotland's college lecturers accept 10% pay rise over three years
College lecturers in Scotland have overwhelmingly accepted an offer of a 10% pay rise over three years.
What will Aberdeen University's new structure look like?
A new financial plan which will include major structural changes has been approved at the University of Aberdeen.
‘Concerning gap’ between intent and progress in post-school education reform
Scotland’s Auditor General has said there is a “concerning gap” between intent and progress to deliver post-school education and skills reform.
Racism remains top reason behind bullying at Edinburgh schools
Racism has been the leading cause of bullying in Edinburgh schools for four consecutive years, accounting for around a quarter of all recorded incidents, according to new council figures.
Maths course closure at Dundee a ‘national tragedy’
University defends decision to shutter provision after more than a century because of declining recruitment.
Violence in Edinburgh schools rise by 43 per cent in one year
The number of violent incidents in Edinburgh schools increased by 43 per cent in a single year, new figures have revealed.
Over £200,000 for anti-racism training
The Scottish Government has committed £214,000 to fund anti-racism education in schools for 2026/27.
Ex Dundee University finance chief begins employment tribunal
An accountant who resigned from the University of Dundee after one day begins his employment tribunal on Monday.
Exam board accused of 'unfair' treatment of pupils
Scotland’s exam board has been accused of ‘opaque’ and ‘grossly unfair’ treatment of young people who have recently completed National 5, Higher, and Advanced Higher exams.
'Historic' pay deal on offer for college lecturers as long-term tensions thaw
College lecturers could receive a “historic” pay rise negotiated after a thaw in relations between employers and unions.
Child poverty campaigners set out programme for Scottish government
The Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) in Scotland has today (17th June) sent a proposed 'Programme for Government' to all MSPs setting out the action needed to secure further progress on child poverty.
'Hear Our Voices on school costs', say children and young people in West Lothian
Eighty young people from primary schools in West Lothian came together to celebrate just how much Cost of the School Day work is already happening in schools to reduce the impact of poverty on learners, and to inspire even more action.
More school leavers in positive destinations
The proportion of young people going into education, training or work nine months after finishing school is the joint highest since records began.
Scottish education minister condemns 190 more job cuts at Dundee
University says further savings needed to ‘survive’ but Màiri McAllan urges pause to ‘interrogate the evidence’.