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Doug Lemov inspired reading spine

15 February 2021

In this article, Claire Jones reveals how her primary school developed a consistent whole-school approach to reading that will prepare pupils for university. Overhauling the way we taught reading had…

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Trainee teachers can qualify on ‘progress’ for 2nd year

12 February 2021

Reporting in TES, Amy Gibbons states that teacher trainees will be able to qualify based on progress judgements for a second year running, according to the government. In acknowledgement of…

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Six ways to support bereaved employees

11 February 2021

Death is something most of us avoid thinking about but, as an employer, it is vital to consider how you support bereaved employees. Unfortunately, this topic has become even more…

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DfE ‘considers lengthening school day’ to help catch up

5 February 2021

The government is considering plans to lengthen the school day to help children catch up from the disruption of the coronavirus pandemic, it has been reported in TES. Officials at the Department…

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Female health and its impact on women working in schools

1 February 2021

How does menopause, fertility treatment and female health problems impact women teaching in educational establishments? In this interview, hosted by School SOS Radio,  Bretta Townend-Jowitt speaks about the importance of school…

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Get school-to-school support

26 January 2021

The DfE has published a a guidance document which outlines the support school leaders and governors can access to aid them with school improvement. This system leadership school-to-school support can…

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Handling school complaints

17 January 2021

The DfE has updated its guidance for maintained schools on handling complaints to account for the additional pressures schools may be under in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Very little has changed in the document,…

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