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A Scottish Education

A Scottish Education

Episode 3

Duration: 25 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland FM

Bill Whiteford explores the ever-changing world of Scottish secondary schools, from the post-war period to the present day.

3/4. The level of monitoring that goes on in schools, from exams to inspections, is greater now than ever before, putting stress on both pupils and teachers to perform. With the exam system currently in a period of transition, Bill takes a look at the impact of assessment on the education system and how schools are coping with such scrutiny. Show less

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