Your Voice Matters

The Scottish Government, in partnership with key organisations including STACS, ADES, COSLA, Education Scotland, the EIS, and headteacher groups, has launched a new strategic initiative. This collaborative effort builds on the foundational work STACS undertook last year with local authorities. The goal is to gather evidence on the current state of Computing Science learning and teaching in Scotland to inform future policy and ultimately enhance the subject's provision for all.

The group will be focusing on several key areas, including:

  • Recruitment and Retention

  • Professional Learning

  • School Infrastructure

  • Subject Attractiveness

  • Other

We are now asking for your input on the first area of focus: Recruitment and Retention. Please share any challenges your school has faced in recruiting Computing Science teachers and the impact this has had on your department and pupils. We are also keen to identify areas of good practice or ideas, so please feel free to share any and all thoughts. Multiple submissions are welcome.

This is a fantastic opportunity for your voice to directly reach the Scottish Government, with the findings being compiled into a report and shared with stakeholders.


You can also email us at support@stacs.scot.

Please share this post with your department colleagues and senior leadership team. Their insights on the challenges and impact of recruitment and retention are invaluable. We look forward to hearing from you!