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Ofsted inspection materials updated

15 June 2026

On Friday Ofsted published the first of its annual updates to the education inspection toolkits and operating guides which will apply from September 2026 onwards. The updates relate to changes…

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New ‘Similar Schools’ attainment model being introduced

14 June 2026

A new Similar Schools Model for Attainment will be introduced into Ofsted’s inspection data summary reports (IDSR) from September 2026, providing schools with an additional layer of contextual information to support…

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Webinar: Evidence informed wisdom

14 June 2026

Wouldn’t it be great if research could simply tell us what to do? However, research can only inform our judgement, not replace it. In this webinar, Dr Claire Badger will…

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Webinar Series: DEIB data and stakeholder voice

13 June 2026

Belonging is high on the agenda for schools and trusts - join the GEC and The Belonging Webinar for a free 2-part webinar series Part 1: The Pupil Experience: Leveraging Kaleidoscopic…

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KCSIE 2026: Key updates and implications for DSLs

12 June 2026

Join Safeguarding Network for this essential 30-minute update session on KCSIE 2026: Key Updates and Implications for DSLs. Delivered by the Teacher Regulation, School Safeguarding and Safety Team, this webinar…

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Communicating with parents about school attendance

11 June 2026

Information and resources from the DfE to help schools communicate well with parents and carers to support improved attendance. This guide includes:  new insights into attendance communications that work (and…

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Attendance research report

10 June 2026

The DfE have just published School attendance: annual and one-off events driving short-term absences. Analysis of reasons for absence during selected events to help schools and responsible bodies better understand…

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SEND Reform Briefing for School Leaders

9 June 2026

A Senior Leaders' Guide on the Inclusive Mainstream Fund, the Inclusion Strategy Deadline, and What Good Inclusion Looks Like in Practice Your school's Inclusive Mainstream Fund allocation is arriving in…

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Public speaking: 12 tips for school leaders

8 June 2026

Among the many skills school leaders need to develop, public speaking is often overlooked. Dr Alexander McWilliam offers some pointers to help school leaders present confidently to an audience. According…

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Podcast: Supporting Pupil Premium and disadvantaged children

7 June 2026

In this episode, three schools talk about their work to support Pupil Premium and disadvantaged pupils and the impact of the cost of living crisis, offering tips, advice and examples…

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Protecting your setting from AI school website image risk

6 June 2026

Last week the Guardian reported on an incident in which an unnamed secondary school was the victim of a blackmail attempt from offenders who had manipulated images taken from the…

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Podcast: Self-efficacy, systemic shifts, and the real lives of teachers

5 June 2026

In this episode of Trauma Informed Conversations, host Jessica Parker welcomes teacher, coach, and author Emma Kell. Drawing on 27 years of classroom experience and her recent book, Real Lives of Teachers, Emma explores…

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