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Oral exams are making a comeback to stop AI cheating. But they have their own problems

Oral exams are making a comeback to stop AI cheating. But they have their own problems

An oral exam can show how students have meaningfully engaged with a topic. But it shouldn’t be used as a litmus test for AI use.

18.08.2026 5

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Nicole Brownlie

We often see lists of ‘top’ schools. But what makes a good school for your child?

League tables make good headlines and spark debate. But they should not be the guide for choosing schools.

28.09.2025 20

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Nicole Brownlie

Mr Smith or Gary? Why some teachers ask students to call them by their first name

For many of us, calling our teachers by their first names would have been unthinkable. But some teachers are changing the centuries-old practice of...

30.06.2025 10

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Nicole Brownlie