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Which A-level subjects recorded the highest grades in 2026?
Maths and English literature both saw a bigger increase in top A-level grades this year than the marginal rise recorded across all subjects
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Upskirting set to be ‘relevant offence’ in teacher bans
Revenge porn and stalking also added to draft list of offences that can lead to teachers being struck off
We want to avoid school closures ‘at all costs’ - DFM
Rising Covid cases have vindicated decision to retain face coverings in secondary schools, says deputy first minister John Swinney
Call to cut teacher timetables by 20% in poorest areas
Recruiting extra staff and reducing teachers' timetabled hours would help improve pupil outcomes, Teach First says
Keeping schools open is ‘top of list’, says Sturgeon
Covid cases hit new high – but first minister says opening schools is last thing she wants to see ‘go backwards’
DfE praises ‘quality’ ITT - despite plan to overhaul it
'Hypocrisy' criticism as government lauds teacher training in England as part of plans to export it overseas
Teachers to train for qualified status abroad from 2022
Plans could see more foreign teachers moving to UK to work, according to DfE
Call for answers on boys’ ‘underperformance’
Appeal comes after girls extended their lead over boys for top grades in this year's GCSEs and A levels
GCSEs 2021: 2 in 5 say teacher assessments ‘easier’
But heads warn it is 'invidious' to compare this year's GCSE and A-level results with those of previous years
A level 2021: Autumn exam timetable
Students who are unhappy with their teacher – assessed A-level grades will be able to sit an examination in the autumn. We have all the key dates and information
GCSE 2021: Autumn exam timetable
This year there will be an opportunity to resit GCSE exams in the autumn. We have the key dates and essential information
Covid: DfE plans £25m CO2 monitors for schools
Teachers' leaders warn that ventilation cannot be the only measure in place to combat Covid
The SNP-Green deal - what does it mean for education?
Today's historic deal between the SNP and Greens lays out eight priorities for school education, but reform of private schools not included
KCSIE update: Key allegation changes schools must know
The new KCSIE guidance has updated its advice for dealing with allegations. Here is everything you need to know from the latest documentation
SQA and Education Scotland reform team is revealed
Expert panel will help shape future of exams, inspection and curriculum development in Scotland
Help urged for Afghan educators after Taliban takeover
Afghans who worked with the British Council on education outreach activities are now at risk of Taliban reprisals, with thousands calling on the government to do whatever it takes to save them
Covid fund to boost teacher numbers will be permanent
But government told more must be done 'to address broader recruitment and retention needs' affecting many teachers
Top universities reject ‘flawed’ teacher training plan
University of Cambridge threatens to pull out of teacher training altogether if DfE implements proposed changes
SQA: Exam contingency will require no extra assessments
If the 2022 exams are cancelled, Scottish students will be judged on work ‘already completed throughout the year’, says SQA
Covid: Outdoor lessons idea ‘a total fudge’, DfE told
Teachers and heads criticise ‘bizarre’ guidance suggesting that schools consider outdoor lessons next term to suppress virus
External exams to go ahead in 2022 ‘if safe to do so’
The Scottish government has said exams will take place next year as long as Covid risks do not prohibit them
Schools told when to ‘think about’ extra Covid measures
Schools should consider outdoor lessons if there are five cases among pupils and staff who have 'mixed closely', says DfE
DfE behaviour push risks ‘inaccurate’ view of schools
Headteachers reject ‘unhelpful’ impression that bad behaviour is rife in most classrooms
A levels: No.10 discussing numerical grades for 2023
Exclusive: 2020 grade levels likely to be used next summer, while numerical grades are favoured option from 2023, say sources
‘Shocking’ inaction on school ventilation, say teachers
Boost classroom ventilation or risk ‘major’ Covid disruption to education, teaching unions warn government in open letter