GCSE entries data shows a big rise in ‘other modern languages’ – prompting calls for government to support schools to meet growing demand for qualifications in students’ home languages.

Sector leaders warn they cannot fully develop inclusion strategies without more information about government’s plan for specialist bases in mainstream.

Campaign group’s survey of schools finds ‘overwhelmingly negative’ reactions to new inspection system.

Ministers are planning to shake up teacher training routes for early years teachers, which would see them gain the same qualification as other teachers.

Adding VAT to private school fees has failed to trigger an exodus of pupils into the state sector despite widespread speculation that it would, the education secretary, Bridget Phillipson, has said.

Scotland’s exam board has been accused of ‘opaque’ and ‘grossly unfair’ treatment of young people who have recently completed National 5, Higher, and Advanced Higher exams.