CBI Scotland has called for the Teach First programme in England and Wales to become a model north of the border, so that schools and headteachers gain more autonomy over both curriculum and budget, thereby driving up standards.
Hugh Aitken, director of CBI Scotland, admitted Curriculum for Excellence had laid good foundations by focusing not just on academic attainment but also the wider challenges of work and life.
However, he said major changes were still necessary, including the appointment of more headteachers with leadership experience from outside education, and “more flexible entry routes” into the profession generally. Local business placements for teachers could also help “diversify” teaching.
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