Schools across Scotland will be affected with strike action on Thursday 24th of November by members of the largest teachers union, the EIS.
Strike Action by Teachers
‘Chalk About’: Live Performances Tour Orkney Schools
” The focus of the piece is about your sense of self and the self that others see, and the need to open up conversations about this” Emma Gee, OIC Arts Officer
Raising The School Starting Age: Success for Orkney At SNP Conference
“One of the key policy changes for me was the move to raise the formal school age to six, with the introduction of a statutory play-based kindergarten stage for three to six year olds, similar to early years education in Nordic countries.” Robert Leslie
Resilience & Diversity Celebrated at UHI Orkney Graduation
The two graduation ceremonies for Orkney’s University of the Highlands and Islands shared the same theme – a celebration of resilience.
Encouraging Positive Maths Learning #MathsWeekScot
This week, for Maths Week Scotland, the British Youth International College(BYITC) is offering a free introduction to Abacus Maths.
25,030 Young Scots Received Education Maintenance Allowance Payments Last Year
15.2% of all Scottish young people aged 16-18 were in receipt of EMA in 2020-21.
Top Award For Astronomy Picture of the Day Website
Developed in the early days of the internet the aim was to post a daily astronomical image along with a brief, easily understood explanation.
Heriot Watt University: ” Outward Pioneers of Education”
From 13th to 18th of June, Heriot Watt University, celebrates its bicentennial.
School Uniforms: Share Your Views
A national consultation has been launched to find out views on school uniform.
What has happened to the Scottish Student Exchange Programme?
” progress towards delivery has been slow and now seems to have been shelved indefinitely.” Liam McArthur MSP
