Gifted pupils being ignored by Scottish schools, campaigners claim
Click here to visit the Scotland home page for the latest news and sport Gifted pupils are being increasingly ignored by Scottish schools, it’s claimed. The number of children receiving extra help in the classroom due to dyslexia, autism and mental health problems has soared by 58 per cent since the pandemic. Meanwhile, those getting additional work to keep them stretched and challenged has slumped by 17 per cent. The revelation comes as ministers are facing pressure to make education reforms, as standards of reading, writing and maths are falling away amid growing violence, ill-discipline and absenteeism. Last night, Chris McGovern, chairman of the Campaign for Real Education, said: ‘This neglect of the most able children – whether with academic or practical skills - is potentially disastrous. ‘So-called inclusive education should mean catering for different abilities and getting the maximum from them all.’ He added: ‘Not being taught in line wi...