General
Friday
7th Jan 2022
What is the definition of ‘wellbeing’?
To improve wellbeing in schools we must first ensure everyone is talking about the same thing, says Kirsten Colquhoun
Why are we still so confused about Covid safety?
Nearly two years into the pandemic, we are yet to get clarity from government about ways to keep Covid at bay in schools, writes Geoff Barton
In a world of untruths, teachers stay true
Amid the noise and propaganda, school staff have managed to keep the majority happy by sticking to the values of the profession
Wednesday
5th Jan 2022
Teachers should know how deeply appreciated they are
School staff have had to draw on huge reserves of stamina and determination during Covid, says Henry Hepburn
Why medium-term planning must return in 2022
After almost two years of uncertainty, policymakers must start to think about the future again to ensure systems and structures are fit for purpose, explains Steve Rollett from the Confederation of Schools Trusts
Friday
24th Dec 2021
How speaking openly about love can power your school
Teacher Victoria McCabe explains how using the word ‘love’ more openly in education can help both pupils and teachers
2021: the year that defied prediction in Scottish education
Reporter Emma Seith takes a whistlestop tour through the highs, the lows and the eyebrow-raising U-turns that have defined what has turned out to have been yet another extraordinary year for all those who work in and attend Scottish schools
Like education, Tes is changing form for 2022
Tes Scotland may be moving from print to digital, but its unique broad-canvas approach and independent, critical voice will remain, writes Walter Humes
Tes’ support for teachers has shone through during Covid
Tes is moving to a digital-only publication but it will continue to provide the kind of support and insight that teachers have found invaluable during the pandemic, writes Henry Hepburn
In 2022, the only certainty is that catch-up isn’t just about studying
There was no shortage of surprises in Scottish education in 2021, but what can we expect for next year? Emma Seith looks ahead