Ed Carlin

Jul 31, 2024 | tes.com | Ed Carlin

Scottish secondary schools operate within national frameworks, policies and performance measures. However, the extent of their autonomy raises important questions: do these frameworks provide a balanced structure or do they inadvertently offer schools the choice to either fully embrace or largely ignore national standards?

May 29, 2024 | tes.com | Ed Carlin

Imagine it’s 8am on a Monday morning and a teacher has been allocated a cover lesson at the last minute. Cue the usual proceedings: check for cover notes and instructions; check register for any additional support needs; access behavioural notes. Ready to go... Much to this teacher’s relief, the lesson seems engaging enough. Pupils will research the climate emergency and put together a presentation.

Apr 26, 2024 | teachwire.net | John Lawson |Charlotte Lander |Ed Carlin

Secondary Ed Carlin shares his thoughts on the perpetual struggle to balance effective behaviour management with dignity and grace by There’s a peculiar dance that teachers can often find themselves performing in the classroom – one requiring a delicate balance between authority and empathy, discipline and understanding.

Apr 26, 2024 | teachwire.net | John Lawson |Ed Carlin |Charlotte Lander

Secondary What kind of daily support are you and your colleagues experiencing from each other, asks Charlotte Lander – and is it enough? by Working in a school means we’re surrounded by others on a day-to-day basis. Yet the proximity of our colleagues, and the familiarity of our pupils, doesn’t mean there won’t be times when we feel alone. In whichever capacity we work with students, our roles require an element of performance.

Apr 18, 2024 | tes.com | Ed Carlin

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, Scotland stands at a crossroads, poised to redefine its approach to schooling. The call for reform envisages a system that nurtures students’ passions, fosters autonomy and cultivates a culture of academic excellence. At the heart of this transformation lies a fundamental shift: the empowerment of students to choose their educational path from age 14 onwards.