Wednesday
What progress is being made on key attainment gap measures?
New report claims attainment gap in Scotland has ‘narrowed in nine measures’ – we take a look at the figures
Attainment and school attendance down for looked-after children
Rate of exclusions among looked-after pupils has also increased for the first time in 12 years, and is almost six times the overall rate
Friday
Child poverty strategy should not make ‘further asks’ of schools
As the government’s child poverty taskforce meets for the first time, leaders tell 91 what they think the strategy should address when it comes to schools
How resilience in the face of disruption defined this year’s A-level cohort
School and trust leaders pay tribute to students this A-level results day for overcoming disruption through lockdowns, mental health challenges and teacher shortages
Thursday
5 ways schools can foster an anti-racist environment
In light of recent far-right violence, school teachers, leaders and other staff must be bold and clear in addressing racist attitudes, says Nuzhat Uthmani
Antisemitism in schools more than triples in 2 years
Incidents involve direct threats, bullying and school reading material containing an ‘overtly antisemitic caricature’
