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Nicole McCartney

Nicole McCartney is director of Education at Creative Education Trust

All articles by Nicole McCartney
Why we gave our school leaders 5 ‘reading days’
Carving out time for headteachers to research, read or plan reduces the risk of them burning out – and offers their deputies the chance to step up, says this trust CEO
Tips & Techniques
8 May 2025
Gentleman quietly reading in an armchair
How our school cut suspensions by 85%
Leaders at a school in Nottingham reveal how they have overseen a drastic improvement in behaviour – using both internal and external resources
Secondary
4 February 2025
Three tightrope walkers
Let’s be careful how we discuss social mobility
Achieving academic success in isolation can leave some young people struggling to fully integrate once they ‘climb the ladder’, says Nicole McCartney
General
28 November 2024
Social mobility ladder
Spotting and supporting pupils who are young carers
A director of education in a trust – who cared for her parents as a child – explains how schools can ensure they support pupils who have additional caring responsibilities
Strategy
27 September 2023
Young carer