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2023 key stage 1 and 2: assessment and reporting arrangements (ARA)

14 March 2023

Statutory guidance for assessing and reporting the national curriculum at key stage1 (KS1) and key stage 2 (KS2) in the 2022 to 2023 academic year. DfE have updated the key…

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Why schools need energy efficiency plans

8 March 2023

Many primary leaders expect their annual bills to more than double by the end of the year. Counsellor, strategist, social worker, motivator… the list of roles a headteacher has to…

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Leading equitable schools: success stories from female leaders #IWD2023

3 March 2023

The Chartered College of Teaching and WomenEd are collaborating to celebrate International Women’s Day, 2023. Join them as they bring together women who are leaders in the field of education to hear their stories…

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Free -‘The Expert Edits: The best conversations in education.’

25 February 2023

Ambition Institute have put together free, downloadable journals filled with the best conversations in education. They call these journals, ‘Expert Edit’.  Curated by experts, the Edits are a collection of…

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IDSR updated

17 February 2023

Ofsted has updated the primary inspection data summary reports (IDSR) for schools with the following information: Key stage 2 revised data Key stage 1 final datat Phonics final data The…

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Music education: information for parents and young people

13 February 2023

To encourage more young people to become involved in music, the Department for Education (DfE) has produced a guide to the national plan for music and how to get help…

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Flexible working in schools: exploring the costs and benefits

4 February 2023

Research into the perceived financial and non-financial costs and benefits associated with implementing flexible working in schools. The Department for Education (DfE) has committed to promoting flexible working within schools.…

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Leading difficult conversations

3 February 2023

The purpose of a difficult or important conversation is to honestly address a colleague’s performance, behaviour or relationships, so that you can help them improve. Done well, it is a…

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Moving from performance management to performance development

30 January 2023

Keynote by Chris Moyse “Improve Not Prove”.  Chris will present a compelling argument for the removal of performance management and a case for an alternative that focuses on an individual’s professional growth…

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Ofsted will not inspect on strike days

25 January 2023

Schools will not be inspected on days when teachers are due to go on strike, Ofsted has confirmed in a statement. Inspections and the notification calls will be scheduled to…

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Handling industrial action – your questions answered

22 January 2023

With teachers in the NEU planning strikes in February and March, headteachers need to be prepared to deal with industrial action which affects their school. Here are answers to questions…

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Attendance: Key expectations for schools

11 January 2023

Updated DfE guidance on school attendance came into effect in September 2022. The guidance sets out new expectations for schools, local authorities, trustees and governors, which are summarised in a table. It also sets…

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