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Regular updates of key educational news, research and blogs ensures school leaders and teaching staff are kept up to date on best practice and what is happening in the world of education.

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Governing a school’s use of alternative provision

11 March 2023

FREE TRAINING: Governing a school's use of alternative provision for governors & trustees. This free online training event is designed for school governors and trustees who want to learn more…

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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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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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DfE: How we are supporting schools and colleges to be energy efficient

29 December 2022

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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Individuals prohibited from managing or governing schools – updated

20 November 2022

The Secretary of State for Education can prohibit or restrict an individual from taking part in the management, or governance, of a school by issuing a direction under section 128 of…

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Schools Like Yours – Updated for 2022

14 November 2022

Schools Like Yours is a free tool designed to help you benchmark your school against similar schools, giving you if not complete freedom then a lot of options to decide…

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School governance update – Sept 2022

30 September 2022

September's school governance update was released on 29th September 2022 by the Department for Education (DfE). The information relates to governance in maintained schools and academy trusts in England and…

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EEF guide for governing boards

16 September 2022

School governors and trustees play a crucial role in improving school performance by providing support and challenge to the headteacher and their leadership team. It is essential, therefore, that you can…

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New content expected on school websites

7 September 2022

The Department for Education has updated their lists of what schools and must or should publish on their websites in the 2022 to 2023 academic year. This includes new sections…

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DfE’s school governance update

16 July 2022

In the DfE’s school governance update there are key announcements and information to support governors in their role. The following are included: • Schools White Paper: Opportunity for all: strong…

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Updated: School inspection data summary report (IDSR) guide

15 June 2022

This guide gives an overview of the inspection data summary report (IDSR) for primary and secondary schools, along with information to help interpret the charts. The guidance has been recently…

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Inclusive Recruitment

6 February 2022

What is Inclusive Recruitment? Inclusive recruitment is the process of connecting with, interviewing, and hiring a diverse set of individuals through understanding and valuing different backgrounds and opinions. Inclusive recruiting…

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