What has changed in school chess?

[David Deary]

I personally think a two pronged approach to secondary schools, one from the local chess clubs and the other from Chess Scotland on a national basis indicating at least where the local clubs are (most secondary schools aren't even aware of where the local chess clubs are) would solve most of theses issues. I also think the keenness of chess clubs breaking up early for the summer doesn't help (as soon as the leagues finish) I remember running such a junior club over the summer years ago was a resounding success at Carluke Chess Club

Just about to head for the airport so just a quick post - my view is quite similar to what Ian has suggested above.