An investigation by the Standards and Testing Agency (STA) has found that year six pupils at the Harris Primary Academy Philip Lane in north London, were “over-aided” in maths and English Sats exam papers.
SQA data shows that the number of ‘Higher’ passes has remained stable over the past year despite a fall of more than 2.4% in the S5 and S6 school roll, new figures from the SQA show.
Nine schemes across the country are to benefit from a £4 million fund to develop new ways of improving alternative provision, to support children educated outside of mainstream or special schools.
Over the next three years, the Land Trust will have a strategic focus on developing relationships with schools and nurseries within walking distance of its spaces.
Early years staff in disadvantaged areas will get training and professional development to increase their ability to support children’s early speech and language development.