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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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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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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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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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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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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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It’s important that schools and colleges are energy efficient so they can provide the best possible learning environments for young people, minimise operating costs and reduce carbon emissions. The government…
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We are seeing an increased number of cases of Group A streptococcus (Strep A) compared to normal at this time of year. There is no evidence that a new strain…
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A new survey reveals the toll of increasing demand on school safeguarding leads as the cost-of-living crisis bites. School leaders know that pupil safeguarding is under increasing pressure. Government data shows that…
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In school we have many factors which have an impact on pupil and staff wellbeing: Isolation: How many staffrooms are empty these days? The lack of social interaction by some…
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The EEF has published the latest episode of their podcast, ‘Evidence into Action’, focusing on evidence informed leadership. In this instalment, hosts Alex Quigley and, EEF Senior Content Manager, Kirsten Mould,…
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The DfE have recorded a range of webinars where schools and multi-academy trusts share their different techniques for improving attendance rates in their settings. The latest one 'School attendance guidance…
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