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The Scottish Qualifications Authority says it is committed to improving its processes after the fallout over the Higher history pass rate in 2024

School leaders voice fears that Ofsted's proposed changes, with increased monitoring inspections and additional evaluation areas, will exacerbate workload

But new research exploring the take-up of GCSE subjects in recent years suggests the 'EBacc era' could be coming to an end

New qualification will focus on nature, climate and conservation, with schools minister saying the DfE will consult on its content after the review has finished

Warning comes as ÌÇÐÄVlog analysis reveals the local authority areas where spending has jumped by up to 477% over the past four years

There is a risk of SEND becoming a 'low-risk failure' under Ofsted plans, leader warns

Research shows 'significant minority' of teachers would prioritise salary increases over retirement benefits but union warns they shouldn't have to choose

The government has also announced a £25m investment to upgrade wireless networks in schools

Local authorities have been criticised for charging schools for administration costs associated with PEF – but a new report says the upshot is ‘more impactful interventions’

Overall absence continues to fall, but figures for the most severely absent pupils have reached highest numbers since data collection began

As new data shows scale of violence in Scottish schools, first minister embraces debate over 'toxic influencers' stemming from TV drama Adolescence and Gareth Southgate lecture

The zero-tolerance approach will see detectors installed in schools and random bag checks, as well as anti-vaping education for all students

Three practical subjects will have their exam removed in 2025-26 – but an exam will be retained for National 5 practical electronics, with a decision pending for three other courses

Organisation also offers more clarity to schools on what they should provide in submissions as part of update

More male teachers are needed to help address the gender attainment gap, says report

Legislation would mean over 1,000 private schools would no longer be able to claim business rate tax relief

Six EAL priorities have been identified in a paper that calls for languages to be ‘celebrated’

What works in one school may not work in another – but all successful interventions have five key elements in common, according to an Education Scotland strategic director

School leaders' union warns members are reporting that DfE funding announced yesterday will not cover in full increases in national insurance contributions

The DfE makes admission on teacher pay funding as it announces more than £1 billion to cover schools' increased national insurance contributions

The new role will help the body ‘reset relationships and rebuild trust’, says SQA’s new interim chief executive

The curriculum and assessment review's interim report highlights concerns with KS2 writing assessment, the Spag test and 'indefensible' outcomes for some GCSE resit students

Measures are already in place to allow schools to ban phones, says education minister

It is 'not possible to assess which schools are inclusive' using official data, report warns