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The latest news, analysis and thought leadership for UK schools
Friday
8th Aug 2025
What SQA data says about the state of languages in Scottish schools
Scotland is a ‘linguistic powerhouse’ – but more must be done to foster a ‘multilingual mindset’ in schools and beyond, says Harish Lokhun
4 ways to make this a great year for Scotland’s new teachers
Too often new teachers suffer unfair pressures in their first year, says Nuzhat Uthmani, who recommends ways schools can better support them
5 books all new international teachers should read
From understanding cultural nuances in different countries and teaching to diverse cohorts to grappling with geopolitics, here are some top tomes for teachers heading abroad
Thursday
7th Aug 2025
Gender pay gap widens for international school heads
But CIS research suggests that the sector may be starting to address the gender imbalance in headteachers’ salaries
School attendance improves but ‘still a long way to go’
Official figures show a year-on-year rise in pupil attendance, but severe absence remains on an ‘alarmingly upward trajectory’, warns the Centre for Social Justice
Why Scottish teachers’ training needs should be top priority
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
How to show students university study is for them
A trust leader explains how working with PhD candidates at universities can help more young people consider their education options
Teaching secondary literacy: a reading list
Developing literacy doesn’t stop at primary school, so where can secondary teachers and leaders turn for support on continuing to build this crucial skill?
My Week As...CEO of Kent Catholic Schools’ Partnership
In our ‘My Week As’ series, a senior sector leader reveals what a typical week looks like in their role. Here, we talk to chief executive officer Annemarie Whittle
Wednesday
6th Aug 2025
Which SQA courses are most likely to deliver A grades?
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
Why new teachers must embrace the power of routines
Establishing routines quickly is important for early career teachers, explains Dr Sarah Mullin, who reveals research-informed strategies to do just that