Attainment gap widening thanks to ‘inconsistent’ Covid-19 guidance in schools, say critics
Fears have been raised that the "inconsistent" way Tier 4 restrictions are interpreted in schools will widen the attainment gap, with the government's approach labelled "irresponsible".
SNP health minister wanted to stop freedom of information during Covid-19
Scotland's health secretary wanted to suspend freedom of information legislation in response to the coronavirus pandemic, according to internal government emails.
Poor schools four times more likely than private schools to have Higher passes changed to fail
New analysis has revealed Scotland’s poorest schools were four times more likely than private schools to have passing Higher grades changed to a fail.
Fewer than half of Scottish Government’s pledged rural homes built
The Scottish Government has built fewer than half of the houses promised in rural areas and islands more than four years after funding of £30m was announced.
Relief as opposition parties move to restore information rights
Laws weakening freedom of information rights in Scotland look set to be repealed after just a few weeks because opposition MSPs have united against them.
‘An awful way to welcome visitors’: Dumfries and Galloway’s derelict buildings
We investigate the derelict buildings that have blighted Dumfries and Galloway - and what's being done about them.
‘Left behind and ignored’ – Glasgow’s derelict buildings
We investigate why two derelict buildings in Glasgow - the former Talisman pub in Springburn and St Margaret’s in Polmadie - have been left to rot.
Progress ‘under strain’ on attainment gaps between rich and poor pupils
Progress in closing attainment gaps between rich and poor school children is faltering as their performances decline at differing rates, according to Scottish Government data.
School children in ‘remote’ areas do worse than elsewhere
School pupils in remote parts of Scotland have lower levels of literacy and numeracy than those in accessible and urban areas, according to recently released Scottish Government data.
