General
Wednesday
6th Sep 2023
‘Normal school accountability in abnormal times doesn’t work’
Just because schools have returned to pre-pandemic systems for exams doesn’t mean they are ready for a return to normal accountability, says CST deputy chief executive Steve Rollett
Where did all the over-50s teachers go?
Teachers over the age of 50 are leaving the classroom and not coming back. Grainne Hallahan investigates the scale of the problem and the possible causes
Monday
4th Sep 2023
5 things teachers should know about neurodiversity
It’s a term used increasingly in schools but what exactly does it mean and how can teachers ensure that neurodiverse children thrive in the classroom? Lena Gillies explains
Crumbling schools crisis reveals the cost of austerity
The dilapidated school estate will not be fixed by keeping a tight rein on budgets – but will either the Tories or Labour commit to spend what is needed, asks Sam Freedman
Monday
21st Aug 2023
3 reasons school leaders should encourage singing
Music cuts are constantly looming in Scotland, yet singing can foster joy, belonging and wider educational benefits, says primary headteacher Richard Napier
Schools need help to tackle this absence crisis
The drop in attendance after the pandemic is a global problem – and schools in this country can’t solve it alone, says former children’s commissioner