Headteachers’ leaders call for an ‘escalation route’ when a school decides a pupil’s needs cannot be safely met by education staff alone.

Scotland’s only exam board withheld the existence of “damning” evidence about controversial exam results from the Scottish Government, The Herald can exclusively reveal.

Experts and unions warn the increase in school insurance claims is a ‘concerning’ sign of the deteriorating condition and resilience of school buildings.

This week’s movers and shakers include a Countdown contestant and a soon-to-be academy chief executive who plays more than 20 instruments.

Six councils’ pleas to ministers to overturn the cancellations of government-funded special free school projects have been rejected.

Crucial council plans detailing SEND services reform could be submitted to government without public scrutiny, with school leaders warning of a “lack of meaningful engagement”.