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More subject hubs to be scrapped or scaled back

13 January 2025

According to Schools Week, the UK government has announced significant cuts to subject-specific support schemes in schools, including the scrapping of computing and Latin hubs and reductions in funding for…

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Home secretary to introduce mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse claims

12 January 2025

Home secretary announces plans to implement key demand from Jay inquiry in England. Professionals who work with children will face criminal sanctions if they fail to report claims of child sexual…

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What is Continuous Provision?

11 January 2025

Early years education is special and unique with its focus on child development, effective learning characteristics and holistic approaches. It’s this breadth that can sometimes be baffling to those who…

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Making problem solving a prominent part of our maths curriculum

10 January 2025

In this ‘Voices from the Classroom’ video from the Education Endowment Foundation, Victoria Moore – Deputy headteacher at Usworth Colliery Primary School – and Jack Warner – Year 5 teacher…

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Martyn Oliver on Ofsted reform

9 January 2025

Ofsted chief inspector Sir Martyn Oliver said new report cards will provide “high information” but have “more proportionate stakes” for school leaders. Appearing in front of the education committee, he…

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SENDCos call for ‘statutory guidance’ to protect their time

8 January 2025

As the number of pupils with SEND continues to rise, is it time for the SENDCo to become a non-teaching role? Last month, Twinkl Digest investigated the reasons why large…

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Safer Internet Day 2025

7 January 2025

Safer Internet Day 2025 will take place on the 11th of February 2025, with celebrations and learning based around the theme ‘Too good to be true? Protecting yourself and others from…

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Promoting healthy friendships in school

6 January 2025

Healthy friendships are crucial for children’s self-esteem, belonging, and success in school and life. Positive relationships improve attendance, academic performance, and overall wellbeing. Children learn relationship skills early at home,…

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Child language development

5 January 2025

10 top tips on nurturing children’s speech and language development. Be a conversation starter - First things first, be a conversation starter and get children talking! Take this a step…

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Schools bill: proposed policies

4 January 2025

The government’s new schools bill will dominate education policymaking for the next few years, before changes start to feed into classrooms across the country from 2026 onwards. New teachers in academies…

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The Big Conversation Podcast

3 January 2025

The Big Conversation: In conversation with the Children’s Commissioner and her youth Ambassadors is my podcast series where she share the voices and views of England’s children.  The podcast draws…

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Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, introduced to Parliament

2 January 2025

The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, introduced to Parliament on 17th December 2024, prioritises children’s welfare in government policy. Central to the government’s Plan for Change, the Bill aims to…

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