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Mental health leads struggle to find time for the job

28 May 2023

Most schools have taken up a grant to train a senior mental health lead, but almost half of those in post do not feel they have enough time to achieve…

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Get ready for National Fieldwork Fortnight

23 May 2023

The Geographical Association (GA) is encouraging schools to take part in National Fieldwork Fortnight, from 26th June to 7th July 2023. Fieldwork is an essential part of a geographical education. It enables…

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School Attendance Survey

22 May 2023

EEF are running a survey for schools to contribute to the understanding of how pupil attendance policies and practices in schools impact pupil attendance levels. This survey should be completed by Headteachers,…

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Trauma: Fight, Flight, Freeze & Fawn explained

22 May 2023

Toxic stress is a helpful concept to understand so you can recognise what you might observe in the children in your care. Pooky Knightsmith teaches about it a lot so…

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SCHOOL SUMS: What does going to school really cost families?

21 May 2023

Researchers have found that going to school in the UK costs families of primary school children at least £864.87 a year, or £18.69 a week. This is before childcare costs…

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Primaries form academy trusts as council support dwindles

20 May 2023

Shrinking council support has prompted primary schools to band together and launch academy trusts, as experts warn local authorities are reaching a “tipping point”.  A consultant who works on conversions…

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Ofsted to give schools a steer on when inspections will take place

19 May 2023

Chris Russell, Ofsted's national director, told education leaders at the Schools and Academies Show in London on 17th May, that Ofsted are finalising plans to give all schools more of…

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KS2 PSHE resources from GambleAware

18 May 2023

GambleAware has created a suite of primary lesson plans and other resources to help teachers explore the harm gambling can cause. GambleAware’s resources: Are created by a leading charity in the…

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Improving social & emotional learning in primary schools

17 May 2023

This free virtual twilight will be discussing the EEF's recommendations set out in theImproving Social and Emotional Learning in Primary Schools guidance report. Wednesday 21st June, 3:45pm - 5:00pm. Click…

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Ten top tips for being an effective subject leader in a primary school

16 May 2023

There are a few different routes into subject leadership. You may be a subject leader because you have a passion for that subject, and/or a wealth of experience in that…

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The DEI virtual conference for ECTs 2023

15 May 2023

The 'DEI virtual conference for ECTs' is a an opportunity for early career teachers to come together for a day of raising consciousness, competence and confidence when it comes to DEI…

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Re-defining standards in English primary education

14 May 2023

To date, standards in primary schools have been measured through two instruments; SATs scores and Ofsted inspection outcomes. Both measures have been critiqued by some in the sector who argue that they have a negative impact on teacher…

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