With the return of results for national exams last week, it may seem like another step has been taken towards a post-Covid normality for Scottish schools – but the truth is far more complex.

In the first episode of a new season of the Tes Scotland podcast, Emma Seith and Henry Hepburn talk about their latest long read. They spoke to teachers, school leaders and other key education figures about what lies ahead in 2022-23 – and what needs to happen to make it go as smoothly as possible.