Two Heads Are Better Than One

In the latest episode of the podcast "Two Heads are Better Than One," hosts Rod Grant and Cameron Wyllie discuss all things Christmas; from our favourite Nativity stories to what goes on behind the scenes at staff Christmas parties, and so much more! Get into the Festive spirit with some joyous reminiscing of Christmas time in schools.We'd love to hear your thoughts, stories and questions about schools and education today. Email or send us a voice note to rodandcameron@gmail.com

"Everybody should start at the same point."In this episode of 'Two Heads are Better Than One', Rod Grant and Cameron Wyllie sit down and chat with education expert with Bruce Robertson, CEO of Next Level Educational and former head teacher at Berwickshire High School. Starting with some listener feedback and teaching stories, like the time 5 P7 pupils were excluded on day for scraping and asking should you suspend pupils for swearing at teachers? But the key theme to this conversation is what

"If young people don’t learn that actions have consequences, we’re failing them — not just now, but in their future lives.”Former head teachers Rod Grant and Cameron Wyllie ask how do you tackle violence and abuse in the classroom? Violent incidents in Scottish schools have risen by 53% according to the latest EIS report. In this episode of Two Heads Are Better Than One, they discuss: Why many teachers avoid reporting abuse — and how vague definitions of “violence” distort the data. Rod and

What makes a school truly great? Join Rod Grant and Cameron Wyllie as they explore the art and craft of teaching, the power of teacher autonomy, and the balance between discipline and care that shapes thriving school communities.In this episode, they dive into: Why teaching is more than just a science—it’s a craft fueled by passion. How strong relationships and collegiality impact both teachers and students. The importance of a knowledge-rich curriculum and structured environments. How