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Scotland’s AI literacy framework: Supporting children’s rights

By Mark O'Brien

HMC Public Affairs Officer (Scotland)

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5 strategies for nurturing self-esteem in teens during challenging...

By Naomi Skau and Marianne Eales

Royal Hospital School

 A young woman in a school uniform, wearing glasses and a striped tie, walks hand-in-hand with a small boy in a matching school uniform with a crest on his sweater. They are walking on a paved path beside a green lawn and a flowering bush with pink blossoms. In the background, there is a golden camel statue and a modern white building. Both appear cheerful and focused on their walk.

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When the quiet ones roar: The strength behind the...

By Sarah Wright

Senior Vice Principal, Student Culture and Experience, GEMS Wellington International School

 Two adults, a woman and a man, are sitting at a white classroom table engaged in a lively, friendly conversation. The woman is wearing a white patterned dress and laughing, while the man, dressed in a grey suit and bow tie, is gesturing animatedly. Behind them, the classroom wall is decorated with educational posters, drawings, and rainbow-themed artwork, including material on “Death of a Salesman” and other literary themes. The setting suggests a vibrant, inclusive, and creative learning environment.

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From silence to spotlight: Empowering students through their stories

By Justine Wall

EDI Lead at Dauntsey's School

 A young girl and an adult woman kneeling in a muddy outdoor area, smiling at each other. The girl is holding a red magnifying glass and a toy dinosaur, wearing a pink raincoat with owl prints and a green backpack. Behind them are printed dinosaur images attached to a wooden frame, suggesting an educational or play activity related to paleontology.

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Little minds, big feelings

By Alison Lydon

Senior Deputy Head (Early Education) at Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools

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Building community through peer-led education

By Sarah Gledhill

Deputy Head of Berkhamsted Girls and Head of Personal Development

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Transforming Lives Through Education: A sector-wide strategic commitment to...

By Tim Dalton

Director of Shaftesbury Enterprise, Harrow School

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Boys will be boys or will they?

By Mark O'Brien

HMC Public Affairs Officer (Scotland)

 A group of young people sitting on a stone ledge in an urban setting near Big Ben in London. They are all looking down at their smartphones, appearing deeply engaged in their screens. They wear casual winter clothing, including jackets and backpacks. The background shows a busy street with pedestrians walking by, as well as historic architecture, including the recognizable clock tower of Big Ben.

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The great rewiring of childhood: Navigating the digital dilemma...

By Mark O'Brien

HMC Public Affairs Officer (Scotland)

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HMC at Ditchley Park: Mapping the future of curriculum...

By Kate Howell

Director of Education, HMC

 Two young presenters, a woman in a gray sweater and glasses and a man in a white dress shirt, stand on a dimly lit stage, each holding a microphone and wearing blue lanyards with event badges. The woman appears to be speaking, while the man smiles as he listens. The background is dark, emphasizing their presence under stage lighting.

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How project-based learning prepares students for the future

By Philip Ford

Director of Innovation at The High School of Glasgow

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Designing engaging STEM activities which appeal to neurodiverse brains

By Hannah Harrison-Hughes

Head of Chemistry, Howell’s School Llandaff, Trust Consultant Teacher for STEM, GDST