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Henry Hepburn

Henry Hepburn is Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland editor at Tes magazine

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‘Sensitive’ school files stolen in cyberattack on local authority
‘Extra vigilance’ advised at the affected schools in Scottish local authority, as criminal investigation continues
General
10 July 2025
Computer hack
Heads need more support to make most of PEF, finds study
The ‘promise of freedom’ that Scotland’s Pupil Equity Fund gives to headteachers ‘may be illusory without a reliable evidence base’, researchers say
General
8 July 2025
Schools need more support to make most of PEF, finds study
IB results 2025: students score higher this year
International Baccalaureate results are out – here’s how students performed in the Diploma Programme and Career-related Programme
Secondary
7 July 2025
UK balloon flying high
New SQA chief executive sets out 6 initial priorities
Nick Page says ‘confusion’ about SQA’s role will be addressed as it prepares to be replaced by Qualifications Scotland
Secondary
7 July 2025
New SQA chief executive sets out 6 initial priorities
‘Swift’ Scottish teacher pay deal sought after summer of uncertainty
With no breakthrough in pay negotiations before the school holidays – although councils highlight an offer made to all local government staff – the 1 August implementation date for this year’s pay award will be missed
General
3 July 2025
Scottish teaching unions have expressed frustration at the lack of a pay deal for teachers
Nord Anglia expands into Italy with 3-school deal
International schools group’s portfolio will cover 35 countries after its acquisition of H-FARM schools
General
30 June 2025
Gondolas in Venice