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What’s New Termly Evidence Briefings

13 October 2025

Join the Staffordshire Research School each half term for a half hour briefing to share the latest evidence and research in education. These sessions are designed for busy leaders, teachers and…

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Emotionally Based School Avoidance training videos

12 October 2025

Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) is a broad umbrella term used to describe a group of children and young people who experience significant and enduring challenges in attending school due to…

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Five principles for teaching grammar

11 October 2025

This free online session from the Greenshaw Research School will draw upon evidence from cognitive science to outline how to teach grammar effectively, and will explore how pupils and teachers…

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Protecting children’s privacy when using Artificial Intelligence

10 October 2025

This training video guides educators on the safe and responsible use of Generative AI in schools, with a focus on data protection. Learn about the differences between open and closed…

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PE and sport premium for primary schools

9 October 2025

The DfE have updated the guidance for the 2025 to 2026 academic year. Schools now get 50% of their funding allocation in the first payment and 50% in the second…

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Open letter to education leaders from Sir Martyn Oliver

8 October 2025

In an open letter, Chief Inspector Sir Martyn Oliver thanks education leaders across England. He acknowledges how busy September is for schools and thanks leaders 'for what you do, day…

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Texts to parents highlighting missed school days help improve attendance

7 October 2025

Texting parents about the number of days of school their child has missed can lead to small improvements in attendance, a study has found. Parents find texts highlighting the number…

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Mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse

6 October 2025

On 25 February 2025 the Crime and Policing bill was introduced into Parliament. It includes provisions to introduce a new statutory duty for individuals undertaking key roles with responsibility for children and…

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Podcast: Dealing with parental complaints

5 October 2025

This Headteacher Update podcast episode offers advice for school leaders on how they can handle parental complaints, including the steps to take, useful de-escalation tips, and how to deal with…

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World Mental Health Day 2025

4 October 2025

World Mental Health Day takes place every year on 10th October. It’s a reminder of the importance of good mental health and the need to prioritise and invest in good…

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Video: New Ofsted report cards

3 October 2025

 From November 2025, you’ll see new report cards replacing current inspection reports. The new report cards will give parents, carers and learners – as well as apprentices and trainees –…

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Identifying and supporting the needs of children with SEND in mainstream settings

2 October 2025

Findings from a series of rapid evidence assessments on what works to identify and support the needs of children and young people with SEND in mainstream and early years settings.…

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