As the enforcement of the UK’s new immigration rules approach, it’s time to consider how they will impact Scotland – Reanna Smith
Over the past six months, Brexit has taken a back-seat as the COVID-19 pandemic quickly…
Yearly Archives: 2020
No Future for Residential Outdoor Learning – Dave Spence
It is hard to reconcile that we are on the brink of losing most, if…
Reform Scotland backs Green Party Bill and calls for tax devolution to local authorities
Reform Scotland, the independent, non partisan think tank, is backing Green MSP Andy Wightman’s Bill…
Innovative spirit needed to retrain furloughed workers
This article by Alison Payne first appeared in The Times on 28 August 2020. Fiona…
Where is the information about why we have the statues we do? – Keir Bloomer
After the toppling of the Colston statue in Bristol, the monument to Henry Dundas, Viscount…
Back on Track: Retraining in the Covid-19 Era
GOVERNMENT MUST DO MORE TO RETRAIN COVID-HIT WORKFORCEThe Scottish Government must throw its full weight…
Scotland’s Feminist Foreign Policy Can Lead the Way – Caron E. Gentry
In April, much vaunted headlines circulated amongst my policy-oriented and feminist friends: states with leaders…
Vocational education needs general education – Lindsay Paterson
You’d be forgiven for failing to notice in the first week of August that the…
Time for big changes and a revolution in responsibility – Gillian Bell
As schools start to return in Scotland today, perhaps it’s a time for some reflection.…
It’s time for Scotland to embrace an inclusive Digital Enlightenment – Adam Lang
The social upheaval caused by the Covid-19 pandemic is a chance for Scotland to set…
It’s time to properly support bereaved employees – Claire McCartney
Last month the CIPD launched its new guidance for employers on compassionate and comprehensive bereavement…
Should we be worried about the frequency of school inspections? – Keir Bloomer
Earlier in the week, the Press carried a number of stories with headlines such as…
The health & environmental benefits of NHS Near Me –
If the year 2019 is to be remembered for anything, other than it being the…
CHARITY TRIO CALLS FOR NEW DEAL FOR CARERS
Support plan for carers after a bereavement tops the list of policy ideas A collaboration…