The primary head talks about the importance of saying 'yes', avoiding quick fixes and being a cheerleader for the school

For 20 years, Scotland has been guaranteeing NQTs a one-year post in a school – but other countries are catching up

Education suffers if teachers are defined by shortcomings and constantly feel under attack, hears Henry Hepburn

With an increase in Covid cases among under-15s in Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon has resisted calls to lift guidance on face masks in schools

Pupils should be physically active throughout the day – not just in PE lessons, MSPs have been told

In 2001, the McCrone deal attempted to give Scottish teachers better pay, status and prospects – and less admin. Twenty years on, Emma Seith looks at the legacy of one of the UK's most ambitious education reforms

Concerns raised after Tes Scotland revealed the cost of the next phase of national standardised assessments

First in new series of Tes Scotland investigations will look at the long-term impact of the seminal report on teachers' working conditions

Over half of secondary students have had at least some time off school in 2021-22 for ‘a Covid-related reason’

Face masks are viewed by some as a barrier to learning – but so is teacher and pupil absence, others point out

From staff absence to persistent non-attendance, school leaders and education directors have been sharing their views

Contrasting approaches in England and Scotland appear to have little impact on parents' sense of empowerment