Secondary

Thursday

31st Aug 2023

Why northern school attainment gap fears are misplaced
Much is made of the North-South divide, but this academic says the reality is more nuanced and offers cause for hope
Attainment gap

Wednesday

30th Aug 2023

Could students with ASN use own devices in exams next year?
Students with additional support needs in Scotland have their own 1:1 devices – until it comes to exams, but a new pilot could change that
Could students with ASN use devices in exams next year?

Tuesday

29th Aug 2023

‘Preparing students for work is as important as exams’
The government must do more to help schools ensure students have career aspirations that allow their exam results to lead to an interesting job, says Robin Walker
Robin Walker preparing for work

Thursday

24th Aug 2023

GCSE results: 10 key insights for teachers
Tes analyses today’s GCSE results day data to reveal the major trends that educators need to know about
GCSE results 2023 TRENDS

Tuesday

22nd Aug 2023

Approach to appeals this year ‘appalling’, say Scottish heads
Students’ inability to challenge grades based on past performance ‘flies in the face of closing the attainment gap’, says School Leaders Scotland
Appalling appeals process

Monday

21st Aug 2023

A-level results reveal worsening rich-poor divide
The attainment gap existed before the pandemic, but this year’s A-level results show it’s only getting worse and must be tackled, says Carl Cullinane of the Sutton Trust
A-levels results reveal worsening rich-poor divide in England

Friday

18th Aug 2023

Record number of Scottish students given extra support to sit exams
Around a fifth of students sitting exams this year had adjustments put in place – including extra time – and heads say they are struggling to meet demand
Extra support
Exclusive

Thursday

17th Aug 2023

A levels 2023: 10 key insights for teachers
Tes picks through today’s A-level results data to reveal the significant trends – from the increase in low grades to the subjects growing in popularity and the gender divide
A levels 2023: 10 key insights for teachers

Wednesday

16th Aug 2023

Why we must end the Stem vs Shape debate
The traditional divide between the sciences and the arts in education needs to be bridged if we are to empower our students to solve global challenges, say the presidents of the British Science Association and the British Academy
Pigeon, hole

Monday

14th Aug 2023

Exams 2023: Results loom but is a return to 2019 standards fair?
After three years of pandemic disruption and almost two weeks lost to industrial action and extra bank holidays, can GCSE and A-level students really be judged against their pre-pandemic peers?
path disruption cows crossing road

Friday

11th Aug 2023

What are the most popular subjects at Higher?
Tes Scotland reveals the 30 subjects with the most entries at Higher in 2023, and how this list compares with the last year before the Covid pandemic
Cherry pick popular subject higher

Wednesday

9th Aug 2023

National Progression Awards: the rapid growth of a different type of qualification
NPAs’ increasing prominence in Scottish schools reflects a determination to offer a range of courses and qualifications that works for all students
National progression awards