Developing a whole school approach to tackle bullying
Hear from a school that has been awarded Gold Status through the All Together Programme in 2021 for their dedication and robust approach to tackling bullying.
Pupil wellbeing and behaviour
Holiday Activities and Food (HAF): How the successful programme improved the mental health of vulnerable children
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Nick Limber, Posted on:
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COVID-19 support, Primary schools, Pupil wellbeing and behaviour, Secondary schools
Teacher and HAF coordinator Nick, talks us through how the summer camps they ran were able to build on the mental health and wellbeing of attendees just as much as their physical fitness.
How the reception baseline assessment will be a fairer progress measure and give teachers more recognition
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Claire Harnden, Posted on:
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Primary schools, Pupil wellbeing and behaviour, Teacher wellbeing
Claire Harnden, Deputy CEO at South Farnham Educational Trust, shares her experiences of introducing the reception baseline assessment in her schools.
Engaging local families with the Holiday Activities and Food Programme this summer
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Jan Lefley and Susan Parish, Posted on:
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COVID-19 support, Primary schools, Pupil wellbeing and behaviour, Secondary schools
Jan Lefley and Susan Parish are Holiday Activities and Food Programme coordinators who talk us through how and why it’s so important to reach out to local families.
Getting the most out of summer schools
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Vicky Pinkney, Posted on:
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COVID-19 support, Pupil premium & PE premium, Pupil wellbeing and behaviour, Secondary schools
"This is a great opportunity for our new year 7 students to make friends, meet staff and find their way around the building."
Associate Principal Vicky Pinkney shares how her school will make the most of their exciting summer school plans to support pupils’ transition into secondary school.
Connection, creativity and fun: let’s get ready for our summer school!
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Andria Zafirakou, Posted on:
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COVID-19 support, Pupil premium & PE premium, Pupil wellbeing and behaviour, Secondary schools
I was really excited when I heard about the idea of summer schools, as I knew how much it would support pupils with the transition to secondary school. I hope this opportunity gives us a chance to give them a bit of optimism and excitement for the future!
“I now enjoy school more because of this” – how catch-up programmes are making an impact
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Lee Raftery and Craig Evason, Posted on:
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COVID-19 support, Curriculum best practice, Pupil wellbeing and behaviour, School funding, Secondary schools
Lee Raftery and Craig Evason are leading on their school’s education recovery plans. They share how the interventions they’ve introduced have supported the pupils who need it most.
Ensuring equal access to period products in our school
Zoe has been leading the way in her school to make sure that all learners have access to period products through the DfE’s free period products scheme.
Embracing the ABCs of our behaviour policy
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Tim Sullivan, Posted on:
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Professional Development, Pupil wellbeing and behaviour
“It will be interesting to find ways in which the schools can take a reciprocal approach to sharing good practice.”
Ashmole Academy headteacher, Tim Sullivan, writes about his school’s involvement in the DfE behaviour hub programme and the six values that underpin their behaviour policy.
Thinking beyond the pandemic in a Special Educational Needs school
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Andy Chase and Terri Wyse, Posted on:
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COVID-19 support, Pupil wellbeing and behaviour, Remote education, SEND, Teachers' reflections
Andy Chase and Terri Wyse from Woodfield School in Surrey give us a five-minute guide on what they have learnt from adopting an online digital platform and why its use will outlive the pandemic for Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision