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New report claims attainment gap in Scotland has ‘narrowed in nine measures’ – we take a look at the figures

Rate of exclusions among looked-after pupils has also increased for the first time in 12 years, and is almost six times the overall rate

As the government’s child poverty taskforce meets for the first time, leaders tell Tes what they think the strategy should address when it comes to schools

School and trust leaders pay tribute to students this A-level results day for overcoming disruption through lockdowns, mental health challenges and teacher shortages

Boys’ GCSE grades are improving and girls’ attainment is faltering – but why? Experts point to mental health struggles, absence, misogyny and exclusions

Ahead of A-level results day, the education secretary has pledged to tackle disadvantage gaps that the head of Ofqual has branded a ‘scandal’

In light of recent far-right violence, school teachers, leaders and other staff must be bold and clear in addressing racist attitudes, says Nuzhat Uthmani

Incidents involve direct threats, bullying and school reading material containing an ‘overtly antisemitic caricature’

Dame Alison Peacock, chief executive of the Chartered College of Teaching, tells Tes the government must support leaders to ensure new PPA rules enable flexible working

The National Audit Office warns that the DfE has “limited evidence” on how well almost half of an estimated £9.2bn it has spent supports the attainment of disadvantaged children

Ucas introducing structured questions into the personal statement for university applications will provide ‘much needed clarity’, says union

Changes to the personal statement in university applications will not only help more young people to achieve their ambitions – they will benefit the country, says this trust CEO