Analysis

My week as... head of The Grange School in Chile

Kate Ingamells-Bland became the first female headteacher of The Grange School in its almost 100-year history in 2025 - here she talks about her working week and why school now finishes early on a Friday

Secondary

25 May 2026

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COBIS 2026: 11 insights and ideas for international schools

We round up the key takeaways from another packed annual conference that brought together international school leaders from around the world

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Analysis

My week as... head of The Grange School in Chile

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Secondary

The sector can get the enrichment entitlement right - here’s how

Why a major US study on mobile phone bans may please no one

Why the time has come for a Boys’ Education Commission

Primary

How we tackled poor primary attendance - with real impact

Primary assessment: what are pupils tested on and how do they perform?

Inclusion: how to give support without stigmatising students

General

AI in Scottish schools: 10 key points for leaders

Why statutory RSHP is essential in Scottish schools

What Scotland’s education directors need from the new government

Early Years

Embracing ‘risky play’ in early years to counter pandemic caution

Early years needs funding to cope with free childcare expansion

Why early intervention is crucial for children with a visual impairment

Specialist Sector

COBIS 2026: 11 insights and ideas for international schools

5 ways to leave well - even if it wasn’t your choice

Why we must act for children in Scotland with vision impairment

Why our school got rid of age-based tutor groups