FutureScot reports that a new paper highlights encouraging progress in Computing Science while warning that specialist teacher numbers remain a critical constraint. Earlier in 2025, census data showed CS teacher numbers at a record low, underscoring the workforce challenge schools face when planning timetables and learner access to qualifications.
- Positive signals for CS participation and activity
- Ongoing risk: limited availability of CS specialists across local authorities
Why this matters for Scottish schools: staffing levels directly affect course viability, senior-phase choice forms, and equity of access to CS pathways.
Originally published by FutureScot — read the full article at the link below.
Source: FutureScot
