
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.


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...

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...

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...


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...


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...


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%...


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...

SNP Government Successfully completes its £1.8 Billion Schools for the Future Programme
A project which saw the SNP Government provide £1,130 million - with local authorities contributing a further £665 million - to build 117...


Phase 2: More pupils return to School from 15 March
The First Minister has announced that the next phase of reopening education will take place on 15 March. From that date - unless new...