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Pupil absence because of illness is just as detrimental to academic achievement as unauthorised absence, according to new research

SQA data from results day 2025 shows how the uptake of subjects offered in Scotland’s schools has fluctuated in recent years

Two projects in Scotland demonstrate the power of counselling in the community to address emotionally based school avoidance, says Fiona McFarlane

The new school year arrives across much of Scotland this week, and thousands of staff will find themselves in a new role – but this needn’t be a daunting experience, says Paul Bisland

Scotland is a ‘linguistic powerhouse’ – but more must be done to foster a ‘multilingual mindset’ in schools and beyond, says Harish Lokhun

Too often new teachers suffer unfair pressures in their first year, says Nuzhat Uthmani, who recommends ways schools can better support them

We know that high-quality teaching drives better pupil outcomes – so why is there ‘extraordinarily little’ talk about the professional development of teachers in Scotland, asks Georgea Hughes

SQA results day data for 2025 reveals big subject-by-subject disparities in the proportion of students who get an A grade at National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher

What percentage mark did students need to pass National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher with a grade C in each subject? 91¶¶Òõ explores this year’s grade boundaries

The most common requests were for extra time and separate accommodation to sit exams – but headteachers warn a crisis is looming, with schools running out of space

Pass rates are up slightly at National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher – with the overall attainment gap also narrowing

Since 2018 more than 1,500 teachers have stopped working in Scottish schools within five years of entering the classroom