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The longer Scottish schools wait for change, the more students are disadvantaged by a qualifications and assessment system that is not fit for purpose, says Peter Bain

Headteacher Peter Bain looks at approaches schools are taking to internal truancy, a major concern amid the ‘low-level behaviour crisis’ in Scottish education

The traditional emphasis on five Highers must not cloud the wide array of success on display in Scottish schools in 2023, say secondary heads

Having a part-time job can help students become well-rounded citizens, says Peter Bain, but schools must be aware of the pressure to work long hours

Only a minority of 2022 SQA appeals were successful, yet it seems unlikely that so many experienced teachers could be incapable of following published standards, says Peter Bain

School leader pay, greater financial autonomy for schools and four-day weeks are among the issues secondary heads want to see a focus on this year