“School libraries have a vital part to play, throughout the learner journey from 3-18.”
Libraries – the Vibrant Hub of the School but Being Cut Back in Local Communities
Parkour Comes to Orkney’s Schools
Access Parkour a coaching company based in Edinburgh will be visiting schools all around Orkney to deliver teacher training from 3rd to 7th of September.
Schools in Orkney to Provide Free Sanitary Products
free sanitary products from the first day of the new school term (Tuesday 21 August).
Standardised Tests in Primary 1 – what’s the fuss?
The question needs to be asked: who are standardised tests in Primary 1 for?
Brexit Driving Slump in EU Teacher Numbers
“folk are asking ‘is it really worthwhile to come and teach in Scotland?”
Rising Costs of the School Day Limiting Pupil Access
“If we are serious about reducing the attainment gap, then we need to ensure that our schools do not have costs which impact on young people’s time at school including their opportunity to learn”
Every Adventure Requires a First Step
“It is over 60 years now since Scotland voted for a Conservative Government “
Number of Modern Apprenticeships Exceeds Target
The number of people who started Modern Apprenticeships (MA) in Scotland has gone up and now stands at 27,145
Be brain fit and help your child with homework
Learning a new language is possible at any age and studies show it can delay the onset of 3 types of Dementia by as much as 4-5 years.
Music Maks A’ The Differ Tae Life
“Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy” (Beethoven)
