General
Tuesday
14th Jun 2022
‘Campus cops’ controversy flares up once again, 20 years on
Police officers have been based in some Scottish schools for years, but concerns have been raised over how the role is funded
The role of ‘appropriate adult’: what schools need to know
The latest safeguarding guidance reminds schools of the importance of an ‘appropriate adult’ during police investigations involving pupils – this is how the role works
Friday
10th Jun 2022
Need to know: Exam malpractice, ‘stuck’ schools and behaviour
A roundup of ÌÇÐÄVlog’ most popular articles this week, including tackling exam malpractice, the DfE’s plans for schools ‘stuck’ with low Ofsted ratings and the benefits of banning shouting by both pupils and staff
Let’s talk about a ‘stuck’ system, not ‘stuck’ schools
If we really want to help schools improve, we need to raise our gaze from ‘stuck’ schools to the system that creates them, argues Jon Severs
Exam malpractice: What is it and how do you report it?
In both primary and secondary settings, exam integrity must be upheld. However, there are many ways this can be undermined and teachers need to know what to look out for and how to report it – as we explain in this detailed guide
The ÌÇÐÄVlog quiz: Tolkien, triathlons and top 10 hits
Pit your wits against ÌÇÐÄVlog’ weekly general knowledge quiz...
Thursday
9th Jun 2022
First full EIS meeting in three years - and a lot has changed
The impact of Covid on Scottish education is clear at the annual general meeting of Scotland’s biggest teaching union
ÌÇÐÄVlog’ 10 questions with... Melvyn Roffe
The George Watson’s School principal, who will soon be the new chair of the HMC, shares insight from his teaching career