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Wednesday
7th Sep 2022
ECF: Why the Core Induction Programme is worth a second look
The Early Career Framework fully funded option might seem like the best route for time-poor school leaders. But to dismiss the core option would be a mistake, says this induction tutor
Is education not a priority for Liz Truss?
With the appointment of Kit Malthouse as the new education secretary, Sam Freedman wonders if the sector should be concerned about the PM’s priorities
Friday
2nd Sep 2022
Need to know: School funding, Oak National and behaviour
Your roundup of ÌÇÐÄVlog’ most popular content from this week features warnings about the depth of the school funding crisis, controversy over the plan to turn Oak National Academy into a quango and tips to teach better behaviour
The Scottish Learning Festival is back - but not as you know it
The SLF will be both online and in person this year – but in 2022 the ‘new voices’ taking part are the biggest change, say organisers
Thursday
1st Sep 2022
No one can profit from Oak, says Reach Foundation
Reach Foundation has transferred the Oak National Academy to the government under strict conditions that cannot be amended without Reach consent, says CEO Ed Vainker
Strike rule changes: What schools needs to know this term
An education law expert explains the issues thrown up by a small but notable change to union law that headteachers need to be aware of
Wednesday
31st Aug 2022
School funding crisis: Doing nothing is not an option
As ÌÇÐÄVlog details the financial crisis engulfing schools, the CEO of the Confederation of School Trusts says action from Whitehall must be forthcoming to help the sector survive the winter months ahead
6 tips for embedding social justice in the classroom
Probationer teachers starting placements in Scotland may find this advice on social justice particularly useful, says teacher Nuzhat Uthmani
Friday
26th Aug 2022
Need to know: GCSE results, EBacc risk and Inset days
Your roundup of ÌÇÐÄVlog’ most popular content features all the reaction to this week’s GCSE results, plus a warning about the English Baccalaureate, and one school’s novel idea of sending all its staff on tour for Inset day
6 ways to prepare for a new role this September
With many staff moving jobs – both in the UK and abroad – there will be a lot of nerves flying about, even for experienced staff. This well-travelled teacher offers some tips for ensuring your new role starts as smoothly as possible
What does collapse of ‘executive heads’ mean for school leaders?
This death knell for controversial school leadership plans in Argyll and Bute has lessons for the whole of Scotland, says Emma Seith