Scottish schools absence rates are alarming but education bosses need to take some of blame

Scottish schools absence rates are alarming but education bosses need to take some of blame

SCHOOL attendance is in the spotlight due to alarming absence rates. But while it’s easy for ministers and council officials to tut-tut about this trend, they need to take a good look at themselves for fuelling an explosion in pupils bunking off. 7 An alarming number of Scotland’s schoolkids are… Scottish schools absence rates are … Read more

John Swinney admits girls are scared of using mixed-sex toilets over ‘fear of being photographed’

John Swinney admits girls are scared of using mixed-sex toilets over 'fear of being photographed'

JOHN Swinney today admitted girls are scared of using mixed-sex toilets in schools — because they fear being photographed. The First Minister told MSPs he knew the “intolerable” practice of boys taking snaps under stall doors was taking place. 2 The FM admitted schoolgirls are afraid to use mixed-sex toilets for fear of being photographedCredit: … Read more

‘Some had never seen the beach before’, amazing charity gives kids life-changing holiday

'Some had never seen the beach before', amazing charity gives kids life-changing holiday

‘Some had never seen the beach before’, amazing charity gives kids life-changing holiday …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A FORMER primary school teacher swapped the classroom to educate children in the great outdoors instead. Anna Marshall has worked as the activity leader at Ardvullin House for the last seven years where she has welcomed thousands of … Read more

Fears ‘trans-ideology’ being pushed onto Scots primary school kids as council urged to take action

Fears 'trans-ideology' being pushed onto Scots primary school kids as council urged to take action

Fears ‘trans-ideology’ being pushed onto Scots primary school kids as council urged to take action …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A SCOTS council has been urged to cut ties with a controversial LGBT charity over fears it could push so-called “trans ideology” onto young kids. Two schools in East Dunbartonshire – Milngavie Primary and Craigdhu Primary … Read more

Thousands of Scots school pupils face being banned from their prom over 10,000 missing iPads

Thousands of Scots school pupils face being banned from their prom over 10,000 missing iPads

Thousands of Scots school pupils face being banned from their prom over 10,000 missing iPads …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> SCOTS school pupils could miss out on their prom over 10,000 missing iPads. Sixth-year students in Glasgow have been warned that they will be barred from their end-of-year proms unless they hand back their council-owned tablets. … Read more