School closures

Education Secretary John Swinney announced that inspectors would assess the ‘quality and effectiveness’ of schools’ remote learning (Andy Buchanan/PA)

Unions criticise plan for inspections of online teaching

January 13, 2021

Education Secretary John Swinney said Education Scotland inspectors will produce weekly reports about the ‘quality and effectiveness’ of remote teaching (PA)

Remote teaching to be assessed by education inspectors

January 13, 2021

Schools have closed to all pupils other than the vulnerable children and those with key worker parents (PA)

Nearly half of schools have prioritised pupil places amid higher demand – survey

January 11, 2021

Health Secretary Matt Hancock arrives at 10 Downing Street

Chancellor to unveil new emergency package as NHS works on more Covid-19 plans

March 20, 2020

Snow in Glasgow (Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Scottish school closures tomorrow: Several councils say pupils will have stay at home as bad weather continues

February 28, 2018