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Consideration of ‘exceptional circumstances’ – like falling rolls and cuts to attainment challenge funding – ‘undermines credibility’ of new deal, say campaigners

Some SQA qualifications may not be available to home-educated young people because they include internal assessment, says new Scottish government guidance

The ‘vagueness’ of the current maths curriculum must be addressed, says the Scottish government’s specialist adviser – but he has no plans for ‘sweeping’ changes to content

The drop in the Higher history pass rate has led to ‘anger’, ‘anxiety’ and loss of confidence among teachers, who say their concerns are being ‘brushed under the carpet’ by the awards body

A ban would help to address violence and disruption in classrooms, the party argues, as it accuses the Scottish government of failing to get a grip on behaviour in schools

All pupils in Scotland should experience the same knowledge, skills and experiences ‘regardless of the school they attend’, argues a new paper