'A Scottish school’s podcast – involving well-known authors – has been ‘invaluable’ to students preparing for an English exam, says teacher Peter Kelly' in Tes: tes.com/magazine/teach…

'The time has come for Scotland to embark on a bold educational revolution. By granting students the autonomy to shape their learning journey from the age of 14 onwards, we can pave the way for a more inclusive, adaptive & empowering educational system.' argues Ed Carlin in Tes

'Nearly three-quarters of leaders in primary schools have had to cut TA roles amid financial struggles, a poll by National Foundation for Educational Research on behalf of The Sutton Trust suggests.' Jasmine Norden writes in Tes: tes.com/magazine/news/…

'850 teenagers who belong to other families are easier to manage than one at home that belongs to you.' Sendco Leyla Gambell in Tes - I'm sure this will resonate, Leyla!

On the experience of a Sendco moving from primary to secondary, Leyla Gambell in Tes: 'Just over a term in, I have been reflecting on the two roles & the major changes I have found so far - & what primaries could learn from them.' tes.com/magazine/teach…

What does the gap in Progress 8 mean for schools? Tom Middlehurst, Curriculum, Qualifications & Inspection specialist at ASCL, explores the issues in Tes: tes.com/magazine/analy…

Loved reading Charlotte Santry's interview with Geoff Barton in Tes. Such an interesting man. Very best wishes with the next stage of the adventure, Geoff! Would love to have a conversation with you sometime about #lifeafter .

On oracy: 'What we all do is change our spoken language according to context. Routinely, we do that. Let’s help everyone to understand how that works.' Geoff Barton interviewed by Charlotte Santry in Tes: tes.com/magazine/news/…

'I’ve always felt, in any job, the first phase is trying to be able to do the job. The second phase is then doing the reforms that are necessary. And the third one is a legacy one - passing the organisation on in a better shape than you got it.' Geoff Barton Tes

' 'I’ve always had impostor syndrome. Part of me wants to look over my shoulder and ask, 'Who are they talking about?' ' Humility is one of Geoff Barton's great strengths, I'd say! He's a powerful model of principled leadership. @tesinterview: tes.com/magazine/news/…

'The DfE must issue extra funding to help some schools fund any teacher pay rise for 2024-25 or risk redundancies & reduced provision, prominent MAT leaders have warned.' tilda martin & Jasmine Norden in Tes: tes.com/magazine/news/…

'Political parties in Britain who are thinking about bold curriculum reforms would be well advised to consistently consult & support educators along the way. Educator wellbeing & input make the difference between success & failure.' I hope politicians are listening, Olli-Pekka Heinonen.