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2022 national curriculum assessments: lessons learnt

2 May 2023

Since summer 2022, STA and Capita have been conducting work to: identify lessons learnt from the issues which arose in the 2022 assessments test cycle for schools, trusts and local…

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SENDCO guide: Primary/secondary transition

1 May 2023

SEN support should include planning and preparation for the transitions betweenphases of education and preparation for adult life. To support transition, the school should share information with the school, college…

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Challenge for all: 40 benchmarks for schools

30 April 2023

Free live webinar; open to all schools3.45-5.00pm, Thursday 4 May To mark NACE’s 40th anniversary, this free live webinar will launch 40 benchmarks for schools which highlight effective provision for…

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Spaces for wellbeing programme: Barnardo’s Education Community

28 April 2023

Barnardo's Education Community have a range of recorded staff wellbeing resources available on demand. The Spaces for Wellbeing programme is focused on staff wellbeing and is designed to 'provide inspiration…

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ADHD in children – How to recognise the signs and put strategies in place in Early Years

27 April 2023

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a neurological condition caused by ineffective functioning of the neurotransmitters in the frontal lobe of the brain. These neurotransmitters are those that regulate…

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EEF blog: What exactly is explicit instruction?

26 April 2023

In this blog, Gary explores explicit instruction, a high impact teaching strategy for all pupils, including those with SEND. Explicit teaching can sometimes be caricatured as ​‘chalk and talk’, with the onus on…

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Best practice guide for online safety

25 April 2023

Research has shown that vulnerable children, including children in care, experience significant benefits from being online but are also more at risk of harm than their peers, and therefore require tailored…

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Podcast: What is primary history?

24 April 2023

'Thinking Deeply about Primary Education' asks expert teacher, Stuart Tiffany for his views on what constitutes history in the primary/elementary classroom and how this differs, if at all, from history…

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Free network event – Working with parents of children with SEND

23 April 2023

The educational experiences of many autistic children are not yet at the standard they deserve, resulting in them being denied a dignified life. Many parents are constantly having to fight…

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How tone of voice shapes your classroom culture

22 April 2023

Using your voice to manage a classroom is one of the most powerful tools at your disposal. Teachers vocalize to impart information through direct instruction, gauge student understanding by asking…

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Ofsted’s response to reforming school inspections

21 April 2023

Amanda Spielman, HM Chief Inspector, has responded to calls for reforming school inspections in light of the recent tragic death of Ruth Perry. In her commentary, Spielman sets out some…

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Supporting bereaved pupils

21 April 2023

Many people express fear at the idea of supporting a child who has experienced a significant loss or bereavement and feel this should be the realm of the specialist. While…

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