Behaviour
The latest news, analysis and best-practice advice on managing pupil behaviour, including everything from new policy to cutting-edge research
Thursday
10th Apr 2025
How peer-led approaches can help schools address misogyny
Empowering students can break down harmful stereotypes and create safer, more inclusive environments, says Scottish headteacher John Naples-Campbell

Nearly half of children in need persistently absent last year
Latest government data also shows that the percentage of children in need who are severely absent has been rising since 2020

Thursday
27th Mar 2025
Jenny Gilruth: Pupil behaviour is the ‘big’ priority
In an exclusive interview with Tes Scotland, Scotland’s education secretary sets out the key issues she is focused on during a crucial period of reform for the schools sector

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Ofsted backs heads who ban phones, says Oliver
Chief inspector tells parents that schools have the power to ban phones ‘and should ban them’

Schools need more targeted funding to improve attendance
Research report highlights need for more pastoral and mental health support to improve attendance

Thursday
20th Mar 2025
First minister grilled on number of violent incidents in Scottish schools
As new data shows scale of violence in Scottish schools, first minister embraces debate over ‘toxic influencers’ stemming from TV drama Adolescence and Gareth Southgate lecture

International schools group’s bid to make schools ‘vape-free zones’
The zero-tolerance approach will see detectors installed in schools and random bag checks, as well as anti-vaping education for all students
