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Climate change and Scottish Parliament committees: Education, Children and Young People Committee – policy, curriculum, professional learning and climate anxiety
Reading time: 6 minutes
This blog illustrates the links between the remit of the Education, Children and Young People Committee and climate change (focusing on policy, curriculum, teacher learning…
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Post-school reform: One year on from Withers
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A look at progress on post-school reform in the year following publication of the Independent Review of Skills.
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Artificial intelligence: how it works and what it can do
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This blog explains what AI is, how it works and what it can do. It also defines common AI terms.
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The First Minister’s Statement: “Priorities for Scotland”
Reading time: 9 minutes
This blog provides a summary of the Scottish Government’s priorities as set out in the First Minister’s statement on 22 May 2024.
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The 2023-24 Programme for Government – three missions: “equality, opportunity and community”
Reading time: 24 minutes
This blog provides a summary and analysis of the 2023-24 Programme for Government.
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RAAC in Scottish public buildings
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A post looking at Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC), with a focus on potential defects in Scottish public buildings and possible remedies.
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National Care Service Bill – more than a year on. Where are we now?
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This blog provides an update on the status of the National Care Service Bill which was introduced in June 2022.
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Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Bill – looking ahead to Stage 3
Reading time: 16 minutes
An extended blogpost on the Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Bill, looking ahead to Stage 3.
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School exams: How might pupils be assessed in future?
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A look at the future of school exams and assessment in Scotland.
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Steps toward tackling racism at college and university
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Last week resources to support conversations about race in colleges and universities were launched by the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) in partnership with equality and…
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University research funding and student mobility post-Brexit
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This blog looks at the implications of the UK’s exit from the EU on university research funding and student mobility.
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COVID-19: Guidance for students in Scotland -updated 1 October
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Outbreaks of COVID-19 have been reported in student halls of residence across the country since students returned to campuses earlier this month. In a fast-moving…
