In this special episode of Holyrood Sources, Calum Macdonald, Geoff Aberdein, and Andy Maciver are joined by The Scotsman’s Catriona Stewart and former headteacher Carole Ford to dissect the "abysmal" data surrounding Scottish attainment. From the "opaque" Curriculum for Excellence to the 43% of pupils now identified with Additional Support Needs (ASN), we ask: Is the system sustainable?

We are also joined by Thomas Robertson, teacher at Saint Andrews RC Secondary School and Janine Leonard from StandUK, a charity that supports autistic and neurodivergent children , who add their own perspectives from within the industry.

They ask:

• Why is it nearly impossible for parents to see how schools are performing?
• Has the Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) hollowed out real learning?
• Why 43% of pupils have 'additional support needs'
• Will any party be brave enough for radical reform?

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