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Bold decisions and trust in teachers are essential if exams reform is to succeed, say the general secretary and president of School Leaders Scotland

The longer Scottish schools wait for change, the more students are disadvantaged by a qualifications and assessment system that is not fit for purpose, says Peter Bain

Headteacher Peter Bain looks at approaches schools are taking to internal truancy, a major concern amid the ‘low-level behaviour crisis’ in Scottish education

The traditional emphasis on five Highers must not cloud the wide array of success on display in Scottish schools in 2023, say secondary heads

Having a part-time job can help students become well-rounded citizens, says Peter Bain, but schools must be aware of the pressure to work long hours

Only a minority of 2022 SQA appeals were successful, yet it seems unlikely that so many experienced teachers could be incapable of following published standards, says Peter Bain