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EAL provision and the Ofsted framework

30 January 2026

As of October 2025, Ofsted’s updated inspection toolkit for state-funded schools now includes a dedicated section on English as an Additional Language (EAL) within the Curriculum and Teaching evaluation area.…

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School Readiness Survey

29 January 2026

For the past six years, Kindred² has surveyed thousands of teachers and parents to source robust evidence of the proportion of children that are considered ‘school ready’, comparing this to…

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Integrating AI in Schools: New Policy Template Available

28 January 2026

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to be implemented into various organisations, the education sector is no exception. Recognising both the opportunities and risks associated with AI, SWGfL has introduced a new…

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What the government’s updated guidance on mobile phones means for school inspections

27 January 2026

You may have seen that the Department for Education (DfE) is tightening its guidance on mobile phones in schools. The Chief Inspector, Sir Martyn Oliver, has said many times that you already have…

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Podcast – Adoption Beyond the Happy Ending: Trauma and the Stories that Shape Us

26 January 2026

Adoption is frequently presented as an endpoint: a “happy ending,” a rescue, a solution. For many adoptees, the story does not end with placement. It continues across the life course,…

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BBC SEND in the Spotlight podcast series

25 January 2026

SEND in the Spotlight is a relatively new podcast series, presented by Woman’s Hour's Nuala McGovern. Each week it delves into a key aspect of special educational needs and disabilities…

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Video blog: Five practical classroom strategies for supporting EAL learners

24 January 2026

In this video blog, Zuzanna Zajaczkowska from St Mary’s Catholic Primary School shares five simple, effective classroom strategies for teachers, EAL coordinators, TAs and school leaders who are working with…

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Webinar: Prevention, necessity and proportionality – the implications of the new guidance on restrictive interventions

23 January 2026

The new guidance for restrictive interventions, including use of reasonable force in schools in England has been published and will be effective from April 2026. This guidance illustrates how and…

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Government to drive action to improve children’s relationship with mobile phones and social media

22 January 2026

A new government consultation about children's social media use will identify the next steps in their plans to boost children’s wellbeing online, ensuring they have a healthy relationship with mobile phones and…

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National Year of Reading: what does it mean for multilingual learners in your school?

21 January 2026

This free webinar is the launch of The Bell Foundation’s programme for multilingual learners and the National Year of Reading. Throughout 2026 they will share resources, provide guidance and a…

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Combating Extremism in the Classroom – free webinar for schools

20 January 2026

Protecting students against the threat of extremism and online exploitation can be a challenge, especially in today’s everchanging landscape. This 1hr webinar gives PSHE/RSHE and safeguarding leads an overview of…

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£200 million landmark SEND teacher training programme

19 January 2026

More children and young people with SEND to thrive at their local nursery, school or college as the government unveils the most ambitious and comprehensive SEND training offer ever seen by the English schools system.  Acting on…

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