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Scottish Union for Education (SUE) retweeted
Impartiality in education is vital yet so misunderstood sometimes wilfully, and sometimes because of the influence of Critical Race Theory & Identity politics which work to disavow antisemitism as a new form of racism. But schools should be treating antisemitism as a severe breach of a vital ethical code: treat all in school with curtesy and politeness (even if you don't like or respect what they think). A question of moral courage and practical consistency on part of the adults rather than more training: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c623…. . fyi @ScotUnionEd @ProtectTeach
Scottish Union for Education (SUE) retweeted
Right from the start DDU has stressed the need for far greater concern and enforcment of Sections 406 & 407 of the Education Act. There are still too many schools where leaders/staff think hitching 'being kind' to using partisan political content (from open borders to trans ideology) is ok - it really isn't. This is a good start, but teacher training needs radical overhaul. @ScotUnionEd @ProtectTeach thetimes.com/uk/education/ar…
Well done to the SUE team at #BattleFest with panel contributions across the weekend, @pennyruthlewis, @StuartWaiton, Jenny Cunningham, Linda Murdoch and Simon Knight!
The weekend may be over but you can find us online: bit.ly/sueHOME
Effective behaviour policies in every school would be a better start.
Misogyny has no place in Scotland.
A new £1 million Respect Fund will give every school in Scotland resources to challenge sexism, educate young people and promote equality.
#SNP26
ALT Stack of open books with text promising schools resources to combat misogyny at SNP's 2026 Annual National Conference.
Read in SUE: bit.ly/sue095rh
Disruptive behaviour is undermining learning across our schools. Yet education policymakers rarely question whether child-centred approaches have weakened teacher authority.
Read in SUE: bit.ly/sue103rh
Not every instance of poor behaviour is a mental health issue. When schools replace clear expectations and consequences with therapeutic language, they risk undermining teacher authority.
Great first day at #BattleFest! More to come on day 2. Find out about our work in person at the SUE stall.
SUE: bit.ly/sueHOME
What happens when children begin to define themselves by their limitations rather than their potential?
Read in SUE 174: bit.ly/sue174lm
Linda Murdoch questions whether the growing tendency to label childhood difficulties risks lowering expectations and undermining resilience.
Shouldn't education help children discover what they can achieve, rather than concentrate on what they cannot?
#BattleFest
Declining international attainment. Classroom disruption. Concerns about teacher retention. Persistent criticism of Curriculum for Excellence.
These are serious questions about the future of Scottish education.
Read SUE 174: bit.ly/sue174news
So why is there so little sustained scrutiny from Holyrood and much of the mainstream media?
Scottish children deserve better.
#BattleFest
SUE will be represented at the Battle of Ideas in London, speaking about and promoting our work. If you are attending, come and speak to us at our stall. Better still, get involved and join SUE bit.ly/sueHOME
#BattleFest
FREE SPEECH ALLOWED @ #BattleFest 2026
This is your opportunity to make yourself heard. We give you the time to not only question our panellists, but to put forth your own arguments. We respect experts, but do not revere them. We do not shy away from difficult conversations but convene them for you, the public.
Conversations for the public, with the public, in public.
120+ SESSIONS, 400+ SPEAKERS, 3500+ ATTENDEES
📅17&18 OCTOBER
📍London, Westminster
DETAILS - battleofideas.org.uk/program…
TICKETS - battleofideas.org.uk/battle-…
Schools should educate, not indoctrinate.
They should encourage disciplined thought, not impose political orthodoxies.
Read and share: bit.ly/sueIdeologyMatters
Our new booklet, Why Transgender Ideology Matters, examines government overreach, parental authority and the politicisation of Scottish education.
#BattleFest
Reading is about much more than literacy. It opens the door to knowledge, imagination and humanity’s cultural inheritance.
But Scotland faces a reading crisis.
Read and share: bit.ly/sueReadingMatters
Our new SUE booklet asks why children are struggling to read, how we can reverse the decline and which books matter.
#BattleFest
Children need adults who are prepared to be adults.
Parents and teachers have a responsibility to provide guidance, establish boundaries and maintain expectations.
Read in SUE 174: bit.ly/sue174lm
Linda Murdoch argues that the retreat from adult authority has contributed to a culture of fragility among young people.
#BattleFest
Reading is about much more than literacy. It opens the door to knowledge, imagination and humanity’s cultural inheritance.
But Scotland faces a reading crisis.
Read and share: bit.ly/sueReadingMatters
Our new SUE booklet asks why children are struggling to read, how we can reverse the decline and which books matter.
#BattleFest
Schools should educate, not indoctrinate. They should encourage disciplined thought, not impose political orthodoxies.
Read and share: bit.ly/sueIdeologyMatters
Our new booklet, Why Transgender Ideology Matters, examines government overreach, parental authority and the politicisation of Scottish education.
#BattleFest
