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For two years running the proportion of school leavers from S6 has fallen and the proportions from S4 and S5 have increased – but why?

Previous studies suggested teachers remaining with the same class for two or more years leads to better outcomes, but new research casts doubt on that, says Loic Menzies

Schools have been given new guidance on responding to requests for wraparound childcare from parents or childcare providers

Emerging news of budget cuts underlines the fact that, without investment, various problems in Scottish education will only get worse, says Greg Dempster

A trust CEO and former head who has always banned phones in his schools says he hopes new government guidance will encourage others to do likewise

Cross-party MPs, including Commons Education Select Committee chair Robin Walker, write to the chancellor ahead of spring Budget calling for ‘life-changing’ tutoring cash to continue

Research shows a big increase in references to misogyny, sexism and sexual harassment in Ofsted inspection reports

The authority is looking to save £27.8 million – but unions warn the move will negatively impact all children and lead to an increase in exclusions

Without a quality benchmark for safeguarding training, many DSLs will continue to be left ill-equipped for this complex role, says welfare lead Heather Fowler

The Endeavour Learning Trust chief discusses the drama teacher who helped him transition to secondary school, accountability and authenticity in leadership

Education secretary Gillian Keegan reflects on the positive role schools have played in welcoming children fleeing the war in Ukraine since Russia’s invasion in 2022

Early evidence from Scottish council budgets suggests that few areas of education will be safe from cuts this year, finds Henry Hepburn