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How Ofsted will inspect Reception classes this year

7 September 2021

Ofsted has set out how its inspections will work in Reception classes once the new early years foundation stage framework launches. John Roberts, writing in TES has highlighted the key…

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Panel of experts to shape the future of music education

6 September 2021

Press release: Department for Education  A team of experts has been assembled to help shape the future of music education so that all pupils have the opportunity to sing, and…

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Blog: Key insights into the ECF

5 September 2021

Retaining teachers in the early part of their careers is an ongoing challenge for the school system. According to the latest workforce data, around a fifth of teachers entering the profession…

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Safeguarding app to keep you up to date

4 September 2021

SSSQ safeguarding app supports schools in training their staff and keeping everyone's safeguarding knowledge up to date. "Free quizzes to improve the knowledge of safeguarding for all staff and governors."…

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List of statutory policies for schools

3 September 2021

As the new academic year begins, it is worth cross referencing your policies with the DfE's statutory list. Most changes relate to the change in terminology from newly qualified teacher…

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LGBT+ picture books

2 September 2021

Top recommended reads from writer and teacher Ian Eagleton Here are six wonderful picture books on a range of topics, from shyness to grandparents and friendships to everyday sunny days…

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Sexual violence and sexual harassment between children in schools

1 September 2021

Advice for schools and colleges on how to prevent and respond to reports of sexual violence and harassment between children. This is for: governing bodies of maintained schools and collegesproprietors…

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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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The reading framework: teaching the foundations of literacy

12 July 2021

The DfE has released a new guidance document for schools to meet existing expectations for teaching early reading. This guidance: focuses on the early stages of teaching reading and the contribution of…

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Creating better awareness of women’s health in the workplace

11 July 2021

Women make up 75.8% of the teaching workforce.  Supporting wellness for women through huge life events such as menopause and even infertility can increase staff retention and save schools a…

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How to diversify your curriculum

9 July 2021

For many pupils in the UK, the arrival into primary school will be their first major opportunity to experience diversity, bringing with it the potential to meet peers, school staff and teachers…

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A blueprint for parent-friendly schools

7 July 2021

Parentkind have produce a blueprint for parent-friendly schools: 'Our aim in developing the Blueprint for Parent-Friendly Schools is to give school leaders and partners a powerful easy-to-use tool to facilitate long…

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