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Suspensions rise in primary but fall in secondary
Year 4 saw the biggest increase in exclusions and suspensions last term, data submitted by more than 9,000 schools indicates
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SQA exam results for 2025 show ‘Covid recovery’
Pass rates are up slightly at National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher – with the overall attainment gap also narrowing
Regional board highlights: May 2025
Your essential guide to the key regional advisory board decisions in May 2025 across the country
University clearing 2025: key dates and information
What are the dates for university clearing 2025? Get all the information you need to make the most of the clearing process this year
Is it getting too hot for summer exams?
With extreme weather officially the new norm, Tes explores calls to move GCSEs and A levels to a cooler time of year
More new teachers quitting in Scotland
Since 2018 more than 1,500 teachers have stopped working in Scottish schools within five years of entering the classroom
SQA to pay out over £2m in holiday pay to appointees
Over 19,500 SQA appointees – including exam markers and invigilators – will receive an additional payment for holiday pay after a tribunal ruled they have ‘worker' status
Summer-born children face ‘unfair’ postcode lottery in admissions
Campaigners and parents call for greater consistency for families who do not want their child to start primary school almost a year younger than some of their classmates
New NASUWT boss: ‘I’m shocked at what teachers put up with’
Speaking to Tes after his election win, former Fire Brigades Union leader Matt Wrack reveals the issues he will make a priority, from teacher workload to poor behaviour and Ofsted's planned inspection changes
SEND firm profits of £100m spark call for action
Liberal Democrats urge government to cap the 'exorbitant' profits of private companies providing SEND education
7 key findings from the DfE’s latest teacher training data
The DfE has released data for the 2023-24 initial teacher training performance profiles
Exam board to be fined £350K for breaches
Ofqual is set to fine WJEC – which operates under the Eduqas brand in England – for two rule breaches, including handing more than 1,500 students incorrect GCSE grades
Bring back teacher relocation pay to boost languages, DfE told
Reinstating payments for languages teachers who move here from overseas would help to halt a 'catastrophic' decline in pupils studying languages, says report
Geoff Barton to lead inclusion task force
Former heads' leader tells Tes the group will look at how funding for SEND is used, the role of special schools and the accountability system
£1K payments for new early years staff in shortage areas
Government announces welcome payments to boost recruitment alongside a campaign to attract more men into the early years workforce
Slight rise in Scots from deprived areas starting full-time degrees
New data also shows a steady rise in Scottish care-experienced students undertaking their first full-time degree