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Rod Grant
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‘Education is damaged by mindless obsession with testing’
Strong exam results should be the byproduct of a great education, not the prime focus, says this headteacher
6 March 2019
‘Scottish education system needs a fundamental reboot’
Curriculum for Excellence had the right intentions but the reality has fallen far short, says this independent school headteacher
14 February 2019
Grouping primary pupils by ability is indefensible
8 February 2019
‘Grouping primary children by ability is indefensible’
Primary school ability groups are ‘outdated and entirely unfit for purpose’, says headteacher Rod Grant
30 January 2019
‘Posturing politicians undermine school values’
This headteacher fears that political debate, driven by anger and vitriol, makes the job of schools harder
16 January 2019
‘What is a teacher’s most important quality? Likeability’
This head says it is crucial for teachers to be liked by students, and to see themselves more as coaches than educators
7 January 2019
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