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Music lessons for children plummet due to coronavirus pandemic
The number of children learning a musical instrument in Scottish schools has fallen dramatically during the pandemic, leading to fears lessons may be permanently affected.
FFS explains: Scotland’s educational attainment gap
Ferret Fact Service looks at Scotland's attainment gap between the richest and poorest students.
Attainment gap widening thanks to ‘inconsistent’ Covid-19 guidance in schools, say critics
Fears have been raised that the "inconsistent" way Tier 4 restrictions are interpreted in schools will widen the attainment gap, with the government's approach labelled "irresponsible".
Poor schools four times more likely than private schools to have Higher passes changed to fail
New analysis has revealed Scotland’s poorest schools were four times more likely than private schools to have passing Higher grades changed to a fail.
School milk fee rise blamed on Brexit as subsidy ends
Scottish parents face rising school milk costs after the Scottish Government has said that it will not make up an EU subsidy shortfall.
FFS explains: how were Scottish pupils’ final grades decided?
Scottish school pupils have received their grades without sitting exams due to the coronavirus pandemic. But many pupils felt those grades had been unfairly adjusted. Ferret Fact Service examined the controversy.
Progress ‘under strain’ on attainment gaps between rich and poor pupils
Progress in closing attainment gaps between rich and poor school children is faltering as their performances decline at differing rates, according to Scottish Government data.
School children in ‘remote’ areas do worse than elsewhere
School pupils in remote parts of Scotland have lower levels of literacy and numeracy than those in accessible and urban areas, according to recently released Scottish Government data.
Exam help bought by private schools under review by watchdog
Scotland's exams watchdog is considering ending a paid-for consultancy designed to improve exam results after an investigation by The Ferret showed that it was mostly used by private schools.