How Pupil Councils Shape Scottish Schools
Every Friday, Twinkl Scotland will be discussing a new theme for Scotland4kids and S4k Teachers’ Edition readers. This weeks theme is Pupils’ Voice. For decades, Scottish education has championed the idea of learner voice, recognising that young people are not just recipients of education but active participants in shaping their learning environment. Pupil councils are […]
More Than a Name Change: Why You Are a Provisionally Registered Teacher From Day One
Every Friday, Twinkl Scotland will be discussing a new theme for Scotland4kids and S4k Teachers’ Edition readers. This weeks theme is Probationers. Scotland is officially phasing out the term probationer in favour of a new title: Provisionally Registered Teacher (PRT). While the structure of the Teacher Induction Scheme (TIS), including your timetable and entitlement to […]
Views sought on food price controls on everyday items
Households struggling with food costs could benefit from price controls on essential items under proposals published for consultation. Fulfilling one of the commitments made for the Scottish Government’s first 100 days, views are being sought on the proposals and accompanying draft Bill. These are intended to ease cost of living pressures, particularly for lower income […]
Parents say family mealtimes are a major source of stress
Cooking, meal planning and food shopping are among the biggest weekday frustrations for UK parents, according to new research commissioned by Very Lazy. The survey of 2,000 UK parents and households found women are almost twice as likely as men to describe getting dinner on the table as a daily source of stress. While 84% […]
Views sought on phone restrictions in schools
Legislation to protect pupils’ education and wellbeing Pupils, parents and teachers are among those being encouraged to share their views about restricting phones in schools with the launch of a public consultation today. The Scottish Government’s consultation will inform the development of legislation to restrict phone use in schools, given concerns about the harmful effect […]
Twinkl Scotland & Scotland4kids: Championing Scottish Education
We’re delighted to announce an exciting new collaboration between Twinkl Scotland and Scotland4kids – bringing together two organisations with a shared passion for supporting children, families and educators across Scotland. Twinkl Scotland is committed to creating high-quality, curriculum-aligned resources that help make learning engaging, accessible and enjoyable. Scotland4kids has long been a trusted source of […]
Welcome to School Bag
Around 47,000 children starting Primary One in the next academic year, 2027-28, will be the first to receive a Welcome to School backpack in a variety of colours, to help them start school feeling excited, supported and ready to learn. Procurement of the first bags is now underway following engagement with children, families and teachers […]
Helping Teachers See the Child Behind the Behaviour
Cornerstone VR provides immersive, trauma-informed CPD to primary school teachers, helping them build the emotional readiness to recognise and respond to a traumatised child. Using virtual reality headsets and immersive 360-degree films, teachers can “walk in the shoes” of children experiencing difficult, real-world situations, building greater empathy and understanding of the experiences that can influence […]
Surveys to explore families’ experiences of smartphones, social media and going online
Families are being invited to share their experiences of using smartphones, social media and the internet through surveys aiming to identify what support they need to stay safe online. The first survey explores how children and young people use screens, apps and social media, as well as assessing the possible effects on their wellbeing and […]
Ask the Nutritionist – Let Summer Be Summer: How to Handle Treats Without the All-Day Snack-Fest
The school gates have shut for eight weeks, and the ice cream van has already learned the exact time your children’s hearing becomes superhuman. Welcome to the summer holidays people. Lovely in theory, a little feral in practice. Here is something no one seems to tell us about – the biggest change in summer is not […]
New Childsafe Music App Launches for Young Smartphone Users
A new music feature from child-first smartphone platform Sayph is giving children access to music and live radio without the videos, social media, and recommendation algorithms found on many mainstream streaming services. Sayph Music allows users to listen to a curated selection of popular UK radio stations, including BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2, Heart, […]
Performing Together at Edinburgh Fringe
by Camille Lizé I came to Scotland filled with excitement, but the Edinburgh Fringe Festival exceeded all my expectations—and by far. The streets are teeming with people and artists from all over the world. High Street and Royal Mile offer the best view with Edinburgh’s Castle at their top, but you can find someone dancing, […]