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Concerns raised as report finds ‘inconsistent’ recovery of pupils’ mental health, with boys faring better than girls

Rishi Sunak unveiled a plan for all students to study maths to 18 last month, but experts warn there will be staffing ‘challenges’ in meeting this aim

EIS union announces strike action over teacher pay in the backyards of key political figures, as long-running dispute escalates

With his latest research highlighting how Ofsted inspection grades can be influenced by factors such as the gender of the inspector, Christian Bokhove explains what the findings mean for schools

That schools are under pressure is not a symptom of public indifference, but a failure to unite myriad public concerns into common areas for action, argues Tes editor Jon Severs

Report into government’s flagship catch-up programme finds some leaders struggle with workload and funding

If exams are disrupted, the responsibility ‘rests solely with the Scottish government and Cosla’, says union boss

As teacher pay negotiations rumble on, headteacher and former NEU president Robin Bevan wonders if ministers truly understand the economic arguments at play and the long-term damage any misunderstandings could do

Schools have a vital role to play in helping children’s mental health – but they need a properly funded network of support services, write these experts at the start of Children’s Mental Health Week

EIS union calls on first minister Nicola Sturgeon to intervene and break months-long impasse, with more strikes scheduled for the coming months

Scottish education cannot be improved if there are dwindling numbers of pupil support assistants, says Scottish education secretary

As the Scottish government moves to protect teacher numbers, a think tank sets out likely budget pressures on Scottish councils in years ahead