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Exclusives
Just last week we brought you exclusive coverage of the latest report into behaviour in Scottish schools. The shocking figures, revealed by us before anyone else, showed more than 60% of schools reporting that pupil-on-teacher violence is a “daily” occurrence.
We also bring you exclusive stories that nobody else covers, like this one about councils spending thousands of pounds on training courses for senior staff, even though they didn’t lead to the acquisition of any recognised qualifications.
Analysis
We want to make sure our readers are fully informed about the state of Scottish education, and that means we need to do more than just report events – we also need to analyse and explain. A few weeks ago, after the education secretary made a statement in parliament about education reform, we published this piece that took readers ‘between the lines’ of the ministers’ speech.
And in this piece, we broke down a Scottish Government statement to show you exactly how politicians spin education stats.
Depth
We believe that it is important to go beyond the headlines and attention-grabbing statistics as part of our mission to help people become better informed. Our recent ten-part ‘What is…?’ video series explored some of the key topics and terms in Scottish education, breaking down what they mean and why they matter.
And of course there was the Orkney series – a full week of stories exploring various aspects of education across the archipelago.
Broadening the conversation
Understanding the reality of Scottish schooling is, obviously, of the utmost importance, but the full educational landscape in this country is much bigger, broader and more diverse than that. We want to explore a more complete picture than ever before, which is why our education coverage has included stories about a new men’s shed in Inverclyde and a pro-wrestling school in Glasgow’s east end.
We’re just getting started
Over the last few months we’ve told stories that may have stayed hidden, shone a light on the government’s handling of our education system, and given readers greater insight than ever before – but this is just the start. In 2024 we aim to continue to develop our education coverage by exploring new ideas, showcasing the latest developments, and cutting through the political noise that so often obscures the truth.
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