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Scaffolding to support pupil learning

5 July 2025

Check out the new Clips From The Classroom from around the Research School Network and see how evidence-informed strategies look in real classrooms. 5‑a-day: using visual, verbal and written scaffolds in…

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Domestic abuse contacts to helpline reach record high

4 July 2025

Last year, the NSPCC responded to 7,825 contacts from adults whose main concern was about children experiencing domestic abuse. This marked the highest annual total since records began in 2021/22,…

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Main teaching unions send open letter calling for delay to introduction of inspection arrangements

3 July 2025

The four main teaching unions called for the introduction of the proposed new Ofsted inspection regime to be put back to Sept 2026 rather than the current November 2025, arguing…

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Keeping children safe in education 2025

2 July 2025

The government will publish Keeping children safe in education (KCSIE) 2025 (for information version) next month. This version will come into force on 1 September 2025 by which time we…

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Guidelines on how to deal with AI-generated child sexual abuse

1 July 2025

Developments in artificial intelligence (AI) come with a range of benefits, including supporting learning, creativity and innovation. There is however growing concern for how AI can also be misused to…

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DBS ID checking guidelines

30 June 2025

New DBS identity-checking guidance came into effect on 22 April 2025, with a transition period until 1 November 2025. A key change is that Route 1 no longer requires a…

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DfE Governance Guides and Trust Handbook updated

29 June 2025

The Department for Education (DfE) has released a series of important guidance for those governing: Updated Academy Trust Handbook Updated Governance Guides for both Trusts and Maintained Schools Updates for maintained schools includes:…

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KCSiE 2025: What do we need to do now to be ready?

28 June 2025

As yet, there has been no annual update published for the Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory safeguarding guidance. However, designated safeguarding leads don't need to wait to take meaningful…

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Managing SEN in the primary classroom

27 June 2025

he numbers of pupils with SEN are rising year-on-year making the effective management of SEN across the primary school for vital than ever. An expert panel begins the podcast by…

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Water safety matters

26 June 2025

As the weather warms up and families head to beaches, pools, rivers, and lakes, water safety becomes an urgent priority. Whilst the number of child deaths from drowning is relatively…

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Today is National Writing Day!

25 June 2025

Wednesday 25th June is National Writing Day, an annual celebration of the power of writing creatively, inspiring people of all ages and abilities to try writing for fun and self-expression.…

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DfE collates support and CPD offer for EYFS staff

24 June 2025

The Department for Education has collated the range of online and in-person school support and professional development available for improving teaching and leadership of reception. The 'Reception improvement offer' is…

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