Tes Scotland

School timetabling has often been the preserve of lone experts, yet experts say it’s the engine that drives a school – so everyone should be getting under the bonnet.

Emma Seith talks to Scotland editor Henry Hepburn about his long read on how school timetables are changing, what the impact could be and the barriers in the way of innovation.

School attendance in Scotland – and beyond – has become a huge concern since Covid.

 Emma Seith talks to Scotland editor Henry Hepburn about her long read on attendance. Why are things going in the wrong direction, what is the impact and, crucially, what can schools do about it?

National Progression Award have rapidly grown in popularity in Scottish schools.

The absence of exams and the “real-world” application of the 267 NPAs on offer – in courses as varied as criminology, esports, Gaelic songwriting and end-of-life care – hold huge appeal to schools and students at a time when assessments and qualifications are being reformed – although some doubts remain.

Scotland editor Henry Hepburn talks to senior reporter Emma Seith about her long read for Tes on the rise of NPAs.

Scotland editor Henry Hepburn talks about his visit to award-winning Alva Academy to find out about the huge range of offerings to students – in the core timetable and beyond – and the school’s remarkable bonds with the surrounding community. Meanwhile, senior reporter Emma Seith tells us what she learned after securing the first in-depth, sit-down interview with new education secretary Jenny Gilruth.

Scotland editor Henry Hepburn and senior reporter Emma Seith talk about their latest big read, on a group of experienced secondary heads who have invited the world to see their boldest and most innovative practice.

Senior reporter Emma Seith and Scotland editor Henry Hepburn talk about our latest big feature, on landmark research exploring the student teacher experience in Scotland – and the role of schools play in it. They also give you a flavour of five other recent must-reads from the Tes Scotland team.

Overseas school trips are becoming rarer, and some local authorities have all but ruled them out.

Senior reporter Emma Seith and Scotland editor Henry Hepburn talk about our big feature on what’s behind this and whether foreign school trips are worth saving – and also delve into other big issues Tes Scotland has been covering.

Many teachers in Scotland are looking for secure work, yet many schools are looking for teachers. How can both those things be true at the same time?

Senior reporter Emma Seith and Scotland editor Henry Hepburn talk about our new long read on the conundrum of teacher supply and teacher recruitment.

Behaviour is always a concern among teachers, but many school staff feel that Covid has made things worse.

Senior reporter Emma Seith and Scotland editor Henry Hepburn look at what is happening in schools and delve into an often a polarised debate around behaviour, as they discuss the latest Tes Scotland long read.

Free school meals are now offered to every child in the first five years of primary school in Scotland, and school food is much improved from the chips and cheese days of a generation ago.

But in the midst of Covid and cuts crises, will the impetus remain for improving the quality of – and access – to school meals?

Senior reporter Emma Seith talks about her latest long read for Tes Scotland.