Secondary

Monday

3rd Jun 2024

Why we must inspire students to study English beyond A level
From Chaucer to Taylor Swift, the study of English at university is far broader than students realise – and teachers can play a key role in making them aware of this, say these academics
Taylor Swift Austin

Thursday

23rd May 2024

Ucas application fee change will have a big impact
Students on free school meals no longer have to pay to apply to university. This will transform student prospects, says this trust leader
Free school meals

Monday

20th May 2024

Has research really settled the fight over phone bans in schools?
Two new reports seem to offer proof that banning phones is best for school outcomes – but things are not as straightforward as they seem and not all school leaders are convinced
Smartphones in schools: Does new data suggest bans are best?

Thursday

2nd May 2024

Science practicals need to push experimental boundaries
Using real-world ideas to inspire students can make science practicals far more engaging, says Iris director Dr Jo Foster
Emperor penguin

Wednesday

1st May 2024

Growing oracy focus could benefit maths teaching
Boosting pupils’ ability to explain their reasoning in maths could help evolve their understanding from the procedural to something much more foundational, says David Thomas
shouting numbers

Tuesday

30th Apr 2024

Scottish school leaders’ view on the future of assessment
Bold decisions and trust in teachers are essential if exams reform is to succeed, say the general secretary and president of School Leaders Scotland
Exam hall
Holocaust education: Understanding sources of (mis)information
A survey by the UCL Centre for Holocaust Education aims to uncover how students are learning about the subject and provide guidance to teachers on tackling misinformation and misunderstandings
Holocaust education: Understanding sources of (mis)information

Friday

26th Apr 2024

Why more schools are turning to T levels - and what’s stopping others
Despite growing interest in T levels from schools, numerous barriers still exist to more doing the same, as Dan Worth discovers
T Levels

Tuesday

23rd Apr 2024

6 things we did to improve mental health in our school
Headteacher Ruth McFarlane – who knocked on 1,000 doors to better understand the challenges she faced – explains what her school did to gain recognition for its work on wellbeing
Wellbeing mental health

Thursday

18th Apr 2024

Why more flexible learning routes could improve behaviour
Education reform in Scotland could lead to a secondary school experience better suited to teenagers’ wide array of needs and interests, says depute head Ed Carlin
Train track

Wednesday

17th Apr 2024

Wednesday afternoons: a chance to do something different
A headteacher explains why their students use one afternoon per week to pursue sports, develop new skills or take part in community activities
Pickleball paddle

Friday

12th Apr 2024

Why we must value and promote work experience
A principal outlines why she believes it is vital all students have access to meaningful work experience opportunities – and how her school does just that
experience