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At a time when education is at risk of becoming dangerously solipsistic, it’s vital that we open our eyes to other cultures by giving every young person the opportunity to travel overseas, writes Melvyn Roffe

Modern pedagogical debates often posit that the curriculum must prepare children for the unknown jobs of the future. It’s a shame, then, that our educational system-building is doing its utmost to crush a pioneering spirit of discovery, writes Melvyn Roffe

Critics bemoan the divide between mainstream and private education, but by lambasting independent schools as the cause of the problem, politicians overlook the role the sector could play in bridging the gap and raising standards for everyone, argues headteacher Melvyn Roffe

Principal of Scottish independent school says the exam appeals system is unfair – but not tilted in favour of his sector

Scotland’s exam body is the only one in the UK that will not return marked exam scripts, meaning that pupils, parents and schools are missing out on vital information