Katherine Sangster: “This would help to gather data on absences so that targeted interventions can be made to support young people re-engage.”

The fact that the Government has not even brought these important figures before parliament shows that they have completely dropped the ball.

Too many kids and families are being let down by an education system that doesn’t work for them.

Scotland’s education system was one the envy of the world – but under the SNP, it has been allowed to decline.

We condemn the violence, and we will not tolerate this kind of abuse against members of our community.