Current Issue
The professional journal for management and staff…
May 2026
In this issue
04 VAT on fees – the impact on pupils and the economy
Thoughts from SCIS CEO Lorraine Davidson
05 Helping young people find their political voice
How schools can empower pupils to engage with politics
10 Leaner learning
Crafting a curriculum that cuts costs not quality
14 The power of letting children build their own traditions
How handing responsibility for a charity event to pupils is growing school culture
24 Profile
In conversation with Mike Godwin
29 Putting heart into partnerships
Developing meaningful service activities for students and the community
36 Nurturing hidden talent
Defining and monitoring talent – why broadening matters
43 Reconnecting with nature
How learning outside the classroom benefits pupils’ personal and academic development