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Daily Record
16-07-2025
- General
- Daily Record
Concerns raised over quality of online classes being used in Stirling schools
The online system is being used to deliver Advanced Higher classes to pupils, with worries including the quality of the courses themselves and the use of volunteers to deliver them. Concerns have been raised about the quality and effectiveness of an online system delivering Advanced Higher subjects to Stirling secondary school pupils. Education chiefs say the the programme has a number of benefits, including allowing a greater range of subjects to be accessed through the virtual hub and breaking down barriers caused by clashes in school timetables. However, an SNP councillor has raised a number of issues over quality and how it is implemented, including that it is delivered by volunteers - a factor some staff are said to be increasingly unhappy with. At a recent full meeting of Stirling Council, Councillor Brian Hambly had asked what changes were planned to improve the acceptance and delivery of online Advanced Highers by volunteers in the coming academic year. In response, he was told: 'From the academic year 2026/27 onwards, the intention is to move from the current two to seven Advanced Higher courses online. 'These will focus on specialist subjects that schools often struggle to provide due to low pupil uptake or a lack of access to qualified teachers. 'By delivering these courses online we aim to ensure that all pupils have access to a broader and more equitable range of Advanced Higher options, regardless of their school's size or staffing. This will also enable high performing students to sit more than the traditional four/five courses each year. 'Stirling Council Schools Learning and Education Service is working towards delivering high quality online Advanced Higher courses. This initiative builds on a strategic vision for digital learning and professional development, ensuring equitable access to advanced education for all learners. 'Next school session the launch of the Online Learning Leadership Academy is planned. The new initiative will offer a Career-Long Professional Learning (CLPL) programme tailored specifically for practitioners leading and delivering online learning. 'The CLPL programme will be closely integrated with a newly formed Pedagogy Leads working group, which aims to support practitioner development of a consistent, high quality approach to learning, teaching and assessment. 'Stirling Council will continue to collaborate with other local authorities - building on existing relationships with Falkirk and West Lothian - to share best practices and drive innovation in online education across council boundaries.' However, Cllr Hambly said: 'When brought to the children and young people committee in 2024 not all elected members were convinced by this proposal, however four Advanced Highers were delivered online 2024/25 in the school year. 'The anecdotal feedback so far from staff and student alike has raised concerns about the quality and effectiveness of this delivery method, and as is pointed out, there is two for this year and seven for following years to be delivered this way. 'While teaching staff raised concerns over the loss of quality there's not a lot of confidence in any gains in equality. 'This delivery method is to continue with volunteers as there is no provision for such in the SNCT handbook nor is it covered by teachers' terms and conditions.' Cllr Hambly the asked children and young people convener Cllr Danny Gibson [Labour] that, as the 2025/26 academic year had already commenced, to confirm what action he had already taken to provide assurance that the decision would not lead to industrial action and that high quality teaching would be maintained. Cllr Gibson replied that he would be happy to provide further feedback following the meeting, adding: 'This is a Labour administration and I'm more than happy to ensure the best industrial relations that we can and what those circumstances are.' The two Advanced Higher subjects earmarked for the online system this year are Business Management and Computing Science. Each Advanced Higher is delivered by a lead teacher through Google Classroom, Google Meet and a termly in person meeting. The council's own online portal states: 'Online learning naturally encourages the development of vital independent learning skills – taking initiative, managing time, digital literacy, and problem-solving. These aren't just academic skills; they're essential abilities for tackling the demands of higher education and the modern workplace. By engaging with Advanced Highers online, learners will be better prepared for the self-directed learning expected at university and in professional life.' It adds: 'By providing a central and dependable digital platform, we're enabling staff to further develop and use their digital skills in delivering the curriculum. This not only improves the quality of teaching and learning in the online environment but also encourages the sharing of good practice and resources across Stirling Council schools, leading to continuous improvement.'
Business Standard
11-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Lloyds Ent arm inks MoU with Calculus Logistech for logistics project
Lloyds Enterprises announced that its subsidiary, Lloyds Realty Developers (LRDL), had signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Calculus Logistech (CLPL) and its existing shareholders. According to an exchange filing, the company stated that this MoU marked LRDLs strategic entry into the fast-growing warehousing and logistics infrastructure sector, leveraging a prime approximately 99-acre land parcel in the Taloja, Navi Mumbai region, with an additional potential of around 32 acres for aggregation. It further informed that LRDL would acquire a 51% equity stake in CLPL for Rs 60 crore and would extend up to Rs 242 crore as structured secured debt to CLPL for contiguous land aggregation and regulatory approvals. The land parcel was envisioned to be developed into a world-class logistics and warehousing hub, with possibilities for industrial or data centre use, enabling strong value creation through eventual sale or lease to end-users. It noted that Taloja was a well-developed industrial hub located about 40 km from central Mumbai and was already home to several major industries. The company added that the entire land aggregation was expected to be completed within nine months following the definitive agreements, and the subsequent sale or lease of developed plots was targeted within approximately 24 months post-aggregation. It also highlighted that the project had the potential to become a substantial revenue generator for LRDL, with an estimated total revenue potential exceeding Rs 1,250 crore over approximately three to four years, depending on final land use and market absorption. Lloyds Enterprises mentioned that this initiative aligned with its strategic vision to diversify and enhance value for its shareholders by venturing into high-potential real asset classes, complementing its existing investments in engineering, metals, and related sectors. Finally, the company noted that the transaction remained subject to the completion of definitive agreements, detailed due diligence, and necessary regulatory compliances within the next 60 days. Lloyds Enterprises is a member of the Lloyds Group, which includes Lloyds Metals and Energy, Lloyds Luxuries, Lloyds Realty Developers and Lloyds Engineering Works. Its business operations encompass importing, exporting, and dealing in iron and steel, alloy steel scrap, steel tubes, pipes, and wires. The companys consolidated net profit declined 55% to Rs 9.43 crore in Q4 FY25 as compared with Rs 20.97 crore in Q4 FY24. Revenue from operations surged 46.6% to Rs 489.32 crore in Q4 FY25 as compared with Rs 333.70 crore posted in Q4 FY24. The counter slipped 2.46% to Rs 90.71 on the BSE.
Business Standard
11-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Lloyds Realty Developers to develop warehouse and logistics park in Taloja, Navi Mumbai
Lloyds Enterprises announced that its subsidiary, Lloyds Realty Developers (LRDL), has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Calculus Logistech (CLPL) and its existing shareholders. This MOU marks LRDL's strategic entry into the fast-growing warehousing and logistics infrastructure sector, leveraging a prime ~99-acre land parcel in Taloja, Navi Mumbai region, with an additional potential of ~32 acres of aggregation. As per the MOU: LRDL will acquire a 51% equity stake in CLPL for Rs 60 crores. LRDL will extend up to Rs 242 crores as structured secured debt to CLPL for contiguous land aggregation and regulatory approvals. The land parcel is envisioned to be developed into a world-class logistics and warehousing hub, with possibilities for industrial or data centre use, enabling strong value creation through eventual sale or lease to end-users. Taloja is a well-developed industrial hub located just 40 km from central Mumbai, and is already home to several major industries The entire land aggregation is expected to be completed within 9 months following the definitive agreements, and the subsequent sale or lease of developed plots is targeted within around 24 months post-aggregation. This project has the potential to become a substantial revenue generator for LRDL, with an estimated total revenue potential exceeding Rs 1,250 crore over approximately three to four years depending on final land use and market absorption.
