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A new report highlighting ways to tackle pupil absence reveals ‘significant’ differences in the thresholds that trigger support across Scotland

The DfE has published its proposals for maintaining minimum service levels in schools during strikes – here’s what they mean for staff and leaders

The DfE has published its proposals for maintaining minimum service levels in schools during staff strike action

Teachers in early primary are most likely to encounter physical violence and aggression from pupils, finds first report from national behaviour research project since 2017

DfE discussion paper says there is a ‘strong case’ for ensuring face-to-face education continues for around 3 in 4 pupils during strikes

Shortages of physics teachers could be addressed through a ‘specialist Early Career Framework’ for non-specialists, an expert suggests

Although changes to the teacher training market have not led to the huge loss of capacity that some predicted, the system still faces major challenges, says NFER’s Jack Worth

Everything you need to know about the Department for Education’s Teachers’ Standards

Strike action had been suspended earlier this month to allow Unison Scotland members to weigh up the latest pay offer

But the increase is unlikely to tackle the teacher supply crisis because ‘the majority’ of these applicants are not recruited, expert warns

AI offers myriad practical benefits to music teachers but will never fully replicate human interaction, says Linda Boyd

Shirley Rogers will have to steer the SQA through reform as it prepares to be replaced by a new national body in the coming years