Removing barriers in free school meal uptake
21 October 2021
There are still a number of barriers that put children and families off applying for, and taking up, free school meals. Research has highlighted that some families simply do not…
ViewTrauma and insecure attachment behaviour in primary schools: How to respond
20 October 2021
This seven-page free download is written by therapeutic teaching expert Shahana Knight and considers the dos and don'ts of behaviour management in classrooms and schools. She discusses common behaviour and…
ViewKey changes to teachers’ pay and conditions
18 October 2021
The new version of the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD) is valid from 1st September 2021, with all changes applying retrospectively. The main changes are: There is a consolidated grant…
ViewRole of a subject link governor
17 October 2021
A link governor is a governor appointed by the governing body to act as the link or liaison between the governing body and a specific subject, curriculum area or aspect…
ViewDeveloping maths vocabulary
16 October 2021
One of the key strategies for developing mathematical language is simple: start early. Children in EYFS should be taught key mathematical language using examples with lots of opportunities to say…
ViewChildline posters
15 October 2021
NSPCC Learning has updated its series of Childline posters encouraging primary and secondary school children to contact Childline if they need to talk. The series includes posters for the Childline…
ViewEEF publishes new guidance on professional development
14 October 2021
School leaders should focus on the key mechanisms of effective professional development – such as goal setting, feedback or revisiting prior learning – when selecting or designing new training for…
ViewBehaviour Management in the Classroom – free webinar
13 October 2021
Hear from Amy Forrester as she shares her key takeaways on behaviour management. This webinar will focus on practical, evidence informed strategies regarding managing behaviour in the classroom. Amy will cover a…
ViewStructure and function of the science curriculum: key insights from Ofsted’s research review
12 October 2021
Ofsted have published a presentation from Jasper Green HMI, the subject lead for science, on the structure and function of the science curriculum. Click here to view or download the…
ViewEEF blog: Working with schemas and why it matters to teachers
11 October 2021
Assistant Headteacher Hydeh Fayaz explains the importance of working with schemas in supporting pupil learning. Findings from cognitive science can offer useful insights for teachers in every classroom. In the…
ViewEnsuring you keep retrieval practice low stakes in the classroom
10 October 2021
A recent research study explored both beneficial and detrimental effects of testing as a learning strategy, wanting to answer the following question: is retrieval practice a double-edged sword? Here’s why it…
ViewFree guidance documents for parents of EAL learners.
9 October 2021
‘Helping children learn’ & ‘About the English Education system’ are now also available in Dari and Pashto to support Afghan refugees. Download the short, easy to understand guides for parents…
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