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Research: how can coaching lead to school improvement?

2 October 2021

New research shows coaching can lead to school improvement, write Rachel Lofthouse and Trista Hollweck. As the new school year starts, there is a renewed interest in coaching for teachers and leaders, especially…

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Managing your school’s online reputation

1 October 2021

The internet and social media provide incredible opportunities for schools to share news about events, activities,learning and much more. But it also allows everyone else to offer their opinions about…

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How to choose a phonics programme

29 September 2021

Gordon Askew, founder and chair of the English Hubs Council and phonics adviser to the DfE from 2010 - 2020 has written a useful article, published on www.teachwire.net exploring what…

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What is deliberate practice?

27 September 2021

Picture the scene – teachers are filing out of an after-school CPD session fired up with enthusiasm to try a new pedagogical strategy. The member of SLT leading the session…

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Fostering leaders in the Early Years

24 September 2021

Read an open access article from The Chartered College of Teaching from the latest issue of Impact. In this article Polly Crowther and Mona Sakr explore the need for improved…

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National professional qualifications (NPQs) reforms

23 September 2021

National professional qualifications (NPQs) are a national, voluntary suite of qualifications, designed to support the professional development of teachers and leaders. A reformed suite of NPQs has become available this term for…

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EEF has updated its toolkit

19 September 2021

The Education Endowment Foundation has launched an updated version of their flagship resource, the Teaching and Learning Toolkit. The Toolkit is designed to support teachers and school leaders who are looking…

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What is school leadership?

17 September 2021

Schools are amazing places. Every day, a billion young people across the world spend their days in a school of some description (UNICEF 2019). Society demands a lot from schools,…

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What is school leadership?

15 September 2021

Schools are amazing places. Every day, a billion young people across the world spend their days in a school of some description (UNICEF 2019). Society demands a lot from schools,…

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The kind of leaders we need in schools

11 September 2021

A leader can have a long-lasting impact on their school, good or bad. Their personal characteristics, leadership qualities, and strategies play a big part in not only the school’s results,…

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Book Review: Taking Control 2

11 September 2021

 ‘This invaluable handbook equips you and your school with the tools and know-how to prepare for your next inspection with confidence.’ Overall impression The book is a no nonsense straight-talking…

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Ofsted: Put SEND pupils ‘at centre’ of Covid recovery

8 August 2021

"Chief inspector Amanda Spielman says system change is needed to ensure children and young people with special needs get a better deal," writes John Roberts in TES. Ms Spielman said: “This…

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