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Free courses to help students with future plans
UCAS has launched two useful new courses to help students, and the people who advise them, when it comes to making decisions on life after high school. There are more options open to young people than ever before, so deciding what the future holds can be tricky. UCAS’ two courses are designed to highlight the…
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Scots teens spend more time studying than rest of UK
New research has found that Scottish school pupils spend more time studying than their English, Welsh and Irish counterparts – but the gap between affluent and disadvantaged pupils is twice as high as south of the border. Scottish 15-year-olds are spending more time on non-essential study than the international average – 17.8 hours a week…
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A quarter of newly-qualified teachers leave profession after one year
New data has shown that one in four NQTs in Scotland “disappear” from the profession after completing their probationary year. 630 out of 2,699 probationers in 2015 didn’t go on to work as fully qualified teachers. Experts have suggested that many after taking their skills and qualifications to work abroad. However, Seamus Searson, general secretary of the…
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Support staff feeling ‘undervalued and stressed’
Research from trade union UNISON has found that Scots school support staff are feeling ‘exhausted, undervalued and stressed’ in their work – and they’re struggling to maintain standards because of cuts. The survey collected almost 900 responses from staff working in schools last September, including janitors, librarians, clerical staff, technicians and catering staff. More than…
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Is Texting The Key to Exam Success?
New research suggests that the secret to exam success may lie in your smartphone. Recently debunked myths – such as the merits of listening to classical music, or joining an after school club to improve academic performance – have proven to be much less effective than texting students’ parents about homework. Trials by the Educational…
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New theatre initiative launches
By Kirsty McKenzie Plans have been put in place to ensure that every child in Scotland receives at least one performance of “world class theatre” a year as a core part of their education. The National Theatre of Scotland and the performing arts body Imaginate are behind the new initiative that will see theatre performances coming…
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Say ‘Aloha’ To Your Dream Job In Paradise
By Rachael Fulton Picture the scene: it’s a dreich Tuesday afternoon in Glasgow, the rain (then sleet, then rain) is battering against the classroom window. Your summer week in the sun is a full term away and you’ve got to get through the trials and tribulations of Highers and Nationals before you get to feel…
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84% of schools don’t know how to deal with mental health problems
By Rachael Fulton A new report into the relationship between young people and the internet has revealed concerning figures about mental health problems among pupils, as well as the schools’ struggles to support them. A whopping 84% of schools assessed by the Parent Zone report are unequipped to cope with the mental health problems within pupils.…
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Cost of the school day acting as barrier to participation
New research published by Glasgow City Council has shown that costs across the school day are putting young people in the authority from low income families at a disadvantage. The year-long pilot project looked at the impact of poverty on the lives of children and young people. Carried out by the Child Poverty Action Group…
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Shortlist for Scottish Children’s Book Awards 2015 Announced
By Sophie Mead The shortlist for the ninth annual Scottish Children’s Book Awards was announced this week, inviting young people to select their favourite reads from Scottish authors. The nine shortlisted books will be read by tens of thousands of Scottish children who have until 5 February 2016 to cast their vote for their favourite title in…
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