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The recent controversy over contracts put school management information systems in the spotlight like never before – but now, thanks to the rise of multi-academy trusts and a sharper focus on tech within education, schools stand to benefit from systems that better suit their needs

Police officers have been based in some Scottish schools for years, but concerns have been raised over how the role is funded

The latest safeguarding guidance reminds schools of the importance of an ‘appropriate adult’ during police investigations involving pupils – this is how the role works

Incoming EIS general secretary to go ‘full pelt’ from the start on pay, workload and resourcing of additional support needs

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

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

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

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The impact of Covid on Scottish education is clear at the annual general meeting of Scotland’s biggest teaching union

The George Watson’s School principal, who will soon be the new chair of the HMC, shares insight from his teaching career

Film is still a youthful medium so there can be confusion about how best to approach teaching it in schools, says Jamie Chambers

EIS teaching union also threatens to stop holding its AGM in Dundee, in protest at removal of principal teacher posts