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What does it actually take to lead in Scottish education today?

In our final, special extended episode of the Douglas Academy Podcast this session, our S3 Leadership Award students sit down with the Convener of Education. We pull back the curtain on what a Convener actually does, how their decisions impact our classrooms every day, and what the future of leadership looks like in 2026 and beyond.

Whether you are a student working on your own leadership journey, a parent curious about education policy, or part of our wider school community, this conversation offers invaluable insights into resilience, empathy, and the power of "quiet leadership."

Key Takeaways from This Episode

• Behind the Scenes of Policy: Understanding the massive responsibility of steering education and how it filters down to the classroom.

• The Essential Skillset: Why empathy and negotiation are just as important as making tough, final decisions.

• Redefining Leadership: A look at why you don't need to have the loudest voice in the room to be an effective leader.