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Have Scottish secondaries got too much autonomy?
The freedom given to Scottish secondary schools has fostered innovation but it has also created a risk of inconsistencies and a lack of accountability, says Ed Carlin
Secondary
31 July 2024
The safeguarding risks of online video streaming in schools
Platforms such as YouTube promise all sorts of teaching opportunities – but great care must be taken to vet online video content, says this school leader in Scotland
General
29 May 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
Secondary
18 April 2024
School leadership is about commitment, not compliance
An outstanding school understands that leadership must not be limited to those in the most senior promoted roles, says secondary depute head Ed Carlin
Staff Management
12 January 2024
How Covid has shown us the future of assessment in Scotland
The way that Scottish schools adapted to the cancellation of exams during the pandemic has changed our approach to assessment for good, says Ed Carlin
Secondary
2 November 2022
Why the fulfilled teacher in TV ads holds key to retention
Teachers in TV adverts promoting the profession have ‘full ownership of the classroom’. We need to learn from that, says this school leader
General
12 July 2022