Record number of school leavers moving into work, study or training
The rate of young people working, studying or training nine months after leaving school has hit its highest recorded level.
Education
Increase in number of young teachers working in Scottish schools
The number of teachers under the age of 45 working in Scottish schools has increased by 26% in the last decade, according to official figures.
Scottish Tory leader challenges First Minister over subject choice figures
The number of schools where pupils are taking an average of six subjects or fewer in S4 has increased by more than 250% since education reforms in the Curriculum for Excellence were introduced, the Tories have claimed.
Staff at exam body to strike on exam results day
Staff at Scotland’s exam body are to strike on three dates, including exam results day, in a dispute over the organisation’s restructuring.
Independent review announced into health and safety at ‘blue water’ school
An independent review into health and safety concerns at a school where four current and former teachers were diagnosed with cancer has been announced by the Scottish Government.
Holyrood chief executive to quit after 20 years at the Scottish Parliament
Holyrood most senior official, chief executive Sir Paul Grice, is to leave the Scottish Parliament after 20 years in the job.
Controversial P1 tests to continue with modifications, Education Secretary says
The Education Secretary has announced that controversial tests of children in P1 will continue after a review found “scant evidence” of youngsters becoming upset during the assessment process.
Education Secretary urged to use speech to scrap P1 tests
Scotland’s Education Secretary should announce that the primary one tests will be scrapped when he updates parliament on the controversial practice, the Scottish Greens have said.
College lecturers vote ‘overwhelmingly’ to accept pay offer
College lecturers have “overwhelmingly” accepted a new pay offer.
Jeremy Corbyn says new Labour MP is ‘not a racist in any way’
Jeremy Corbyn has said Labour’s newest MP Lisa Forbes is “not a racist in any way” following calls for her to be suspended.
Willie Rennie challenges Education Secretary over P1 testing
Lib Dem leader Willie Rennie has accused the Education Secretary of being like Donald Trump by being “in denial” over P1 assessments.