Thursday
Gender pay gap widens for international school heads
But CIS research suggests that the sector may be starting to address the gender imbalance in headteachers’ salaries
School attendance improves but ‘still a long way to go’
Official figures show a year-on-year rise in pupil attendance, but severe absence remains on an ‘alarmingly upward trajectory’, warns the Centre for Social Justice
Why Scottish teachers’ training needs should be top priority
We know that high-quality teaching drives better pupil outcomes – so why is there ‘extraordinarily little’ talk about the professional development of teachers in Scotland, asks Georgea Hughes
How to show students university study is for them
A trust leader explains how working with PhD candidates at universities can help more young people consider their education options
Teaching secondary literacy: a reading list
Developing literacy doesn’t stop at primary school, so where can secondary teachers and leaders turn for support on continuing to build this crucial skill?
My Week As...CEO of Kent Catholic Schools’ Partnership
In our ‘My Week As’ series, a senior sector leader reveals what a typical week looks like in their role. Here, we talk to chief executive officer Annemarie Whittle
Wednesday
Which SQA courses are most likely to deliver A grades?
SQA results day data for 2025 reveals big subject-by-subject disparities in the proportion of students who get an A grade at National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher
Why new teachers must embrace the power of routines
Establishing routines quickly is important for early career teachers, explains Dr Sarah Mullin, who reveals research-informed strategies to do just that
Tuesday
SQA exams: requests for special arrangements hit nearly 120,000
The most common requests were for extra time and separate accommodation to sit exams – but headteachers warn a crisis is looming, with schools running out of space
Reception Baseline Assessment: what you need to know
Every pupil takes part in Reception Baseline Assessment in their first six weeks of school. Here’s what you need to know about the assessment ahead of September
8 tips for new international school teachers
From downloading must-have apps to finding a new social scene and enquiring about the availability of baked beans, this is what teachers heading abroad should organise to make their arrival easier
5 top ÌÇÐÄVlog articles on SEND
This summer we’re rounding up some of our most popular recent features on different education topics. Here are our top five articles on SEND and inclusion
