Tes Scotland - 08 January 2021

In our new regular interview series, comedian Tim Vine – famed for his quickfire one-liners – takes the Tes hot seat

Aside from cleaner carpets, research shows that allowing children to go barefoot in the classroom results in improved reading skills and fewer behavioural issues – and the odour won’t be nearly as bad...

The pandemic is having a huge impact on the ability of students to find employment or training when they leave compulsory education. Zofia Niemtus considers how colleges can help 16- to 24-year-olds...

Societies with a more collectivist culture appear to have fared better during the pandemic, writes Kenneth Primrose, who says humility and the common good are more important values to instil in...

Strict hygiene rules and the need for social distancing can make science practicals tricky but Andy Brittain has modified his approach to teaching Stem subjects, which has enabled him to promote...

We’ve all experienced a rush of blood to the face when placed in an embarrassing situation. But for some students, fear of ‘going red’ can mar their experience of school and have a detrimental effect...

The ‘solution’ to the grading of GCSEs and A levels during the pandemic has led to a resurgence of the debate about teacher assessment accuracy. Christian Bokhove considers the evidence

The lockdown will be tough – but the vaccine and teachers' determination give us hope, says Henry Hepburn

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For Jack Williamson, time spent on the SLT of a pupil referral unit has taught him some valuable leadership lessons that he believes could transfer well to mainstream schools, especially when it comes...

Science teacher Genevieve Bent grew tired of making her Afro locks ‘acceptable’ in the workplace, so she ditched her straightened 'do for a range of styles that better reflect her identity and that of...

From PE kit to hoodies and tracksuits, schools have been relaxing their dress codes of late, as they adapt to children’s changing circumstances. But will uniform policies loosen up for good? Emma...