News

Back to school costs reach £2.5bn

Parental engagement

Plans to use standardised testing to close attainment gap lead to league table fears

Government policy

Concern over sharp drop in science and maths entries

Examinations & Qualifications

Cash awards to build inspiring spaces

Facilities

Claims for free school meal fall in Shetland islands despite increased need

Pupil wellbeing

At a glance headlines: SecEd Scotland

Extra curricular

‘A new generation of children is getting used to food banks’

Pastoral issues

Ministers finally define what a 'coasting' school is – but more details are still to come

Legislation and guidance

Free schools tickets and CPD for Twelfth Night at the Globe

Art, Drama & Music

Call for 100 hours of work experience

Careers guidance

At a glance headlines: July 2, 2015

Legislation and guidance

Inspectors identify 10 questions to aid effective collaboration

Inspection advice