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- Mar 22
VIEWS SOUGHT ON SCHOOL LEARNING HOURS
he SNP Government has launched a public consultation, asking the public to share their views on a new legal minimum number of school...


- Mar 11
LATEST TEACHER PAY OFFER ACCEPTED OVERWHELMINGLY
Education Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP has welcomed a vote by the EIS and SSTA teaching unions members to accept the most...

- Jan 12
The Educational Impact of Open Plan Classrooms
I asked about the educational impact of open plan classrooms this afternoon. Click on the photo to watch the exchange.


- May 17, 2022
Record Number of Students from Deprived Areas in Scottish Universities
The number of Scottish students from deprived areas progressing to Scottish universities is at an all-time high. The latest statistics...

- Dec 7, 2021
North Ayrshire Teachers earn £1,350 more than UK Average
Teachers in North Ayrshire and Scotland are paid £1,350-a-year more than the UK average teaching salary. UK government figures from the...

- Aug 20, 2021
SNP Government invests Extra £80 million Per Year to recruit Teaching Staff
Temporary COVID recovery funding of £80 million that helped to recruit 1,400 teachers and 250 support staff is to be made permanent. From...


- Aug 9, 2021
SNP Government invests Additional £50 million to increase Teacher Numbers
The SNP Government has announced an additional £50 million investment to recruit 1,000 new teachers and 500 pupil support assistants...


- Jun 16, 2021
SNP Government launches COVID-19 Financial Hardship Fund for Students
Students experiencing hardship over summer as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic can now apply for funding if they are struggling to meet...


- May 21, 2021
SNP Government increases this year’s NAC Pupil Equity Funding to £5,154,472
The SNP Government has increased its allocation of Pupil Equity Funding to North Ayrshire schools from £4,482,149 to £5,154,472. This 15%...


- Apr 6, 2021
Schools to return Full-time after the Easter Break
Nearly all pupils will return to full-time school when the Easter holidays end. Children on the shielding list are advised to stay at...
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