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The Prevent duty: revised September 2023

12 September 2023

The DfE have revised Prevent duty statutory guidance for England and Wales. The revised version was published on 7th September 2023, with key changes coming into force on 31st December.…

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Taking continuous provision beyond the EYFS

11 September 2023

When we compare the curriculum and practices of the Early Years curriculum to that of the Key Stage 1 curriculum we are often faced with fundamental differences in both style…

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How to prevent ‘task overwhelm’

10 September 2023

In this video Pooky Knightsmith explores a series of simple ideas for preventing task overwhelm. These ideas are framed from the point of view of an adult working with or…

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NCETM: Maths vocabulary podcast

9 September 2023

‘Subject-specific vocabulary is a real area for us to continue to develop in school’ – sound familiar? Listen to this discussion with Usworth Colliery Primary to find out how they…

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Updated school suspensions and exclusions guidance now in force

8 September 2023

In June 2023, the DfE released updates guidance on school suspensions and permanent exclusions. The key updates are as follows: New guidance and amended regulations about a headteacher’s ability to…

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KCSIE 2023: Staff Knowledge Quizzes

7 September 2023

To help you make sure staff have read (and more importantly understood) Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, LGfL have developed a bank of free quizzes available to all schools. Click here…

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Why language matters: what is meant by ‘early help’

6 September 2023

'Early help' is care provided at any stage of a child or young person’s life that aims to prevent escalating need or risk and improve children and young people’s outcomes.…

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The importance of attendance

5 September 2023

The Children's Commissioner has released a series of blogs highlighting the importance of full attendance for pupils. She states: 'Last year, the school absence rate stood at 7.5%, compared to…

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School inspection update September 2023

4 September 2023

Ofsted have published a blog outlining the changes to the way they inspect schools. In June 2023, Ofsted committed to making a number of changes to the way they inspect and report,…

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Early years in schools: Ofsted video

4 September 2023

In this webinar, Ofsted discuss early years education in schools, focusing in particular on communication and language. The presenters talk about what inspectors look at on inspection, including the use…

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Little Minds Matter free guide

3 September 2023

This new guide, the second from the Little Minds Matter series, brings together leading early years practitioners to write on the vital subject of children’s social and emotional wellbeing. The…

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Tackling pupil anxiety

2 September 2023

Download a guide sharing practical strategies for addressing pupil anxiety in primary and secondary schools. Anxiety in children and young people is on the rise. Educational psychology experts at the…

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