Maximising Pupil Premium Impact: Whole-School Approaches That Work
Maximising Pupil Premium Impact: Whole-School Approaches That Work
Wilbury Primary School Headteacher, Lisa Wise, shares her approach to pupil premium.
Managing staff shortages in a SEND school
Matt Rooney is the Principal of St Giles School in Retford. In this blog, he shares how his staff are working together and with parents/carers, local authorities and agencies to keep supporting their students in the face of increased staff absences.
Rediscovering teaching: my experience of returning to the classroom
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Loic Menzies, Posted on:
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COVID-19 support, Flexible working, Inspiring teachers, Teachers' reflections
Loic Menzies is the former Chief Executive of the Centre for Education and Youth, who has answered the call for teachers to return to the classroom to support schools with staffing pressures. We’re inviting qualified ex-teachers to step in and …
Embracing technology in school has changed how we teach
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Emma Darcy, Posted on:
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COVID-19 support, Professional Development, Remote education, Secondary schools
It's easy to say that the effective use of technology in schools should be a priority, but there is no "one size fits all" solution. Hear from an Ed Tech Demonstrator school about how they have embedded technology and developed a digital strategy.
How schools are managing attendance effectively
Schools across the country have developed a range of approaches to support regular attendance amongst their pupils and drive down rates of persistent absence. In this blog post, schools who have had success in increasing attendance rates share what works for them.
Teenagers and testing fatigue, 4 top tips to keep your students testing
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Various authors, Posted on:
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COVID-19 support, Reducing risk, Secondary schools
Keeping students engaged in regular COVID-19 testing can be challenging. We invited schools and colleges with high numbers of students testing and reporting results to share their ideas on how to keep students testing.
Becoming an Academic Mentor: making a difference to pupils’ education most impacted by the pandemic
Suzanne Jones is currently an Academic Mentor at Thorpedene Primary School in Essex as part of the National Tutoring Programme. She discusses what motivated her to become an Academic Mentor and what the role entails. When I found out about …
Celebrating excellence in education and recognising the amazing work of teachers
There are no words to describe how I felt when I found out that I had won the Gold Award for Outstanding New Teacher of the Year; I was genuinely speechless. It’s a privilege not only to help shape my students’ success but to also mentor student teachers and help them be the best they …
Developing my career and improving my practice with a specialist NPQ
I’m excited to explore how my National Professional Qualification will directly impact my day-to-day practice. Discovering new strategies to combat truancy, low-level disruption, backchatting or even aggressive behaviour are always welcome in the classroom. I'm also aiming to become Head of Year so look forward to the opportunity to develop my career further through the …
The four key ways we’re supporting staff wellbeing
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Laura Fordham, Posted on:
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Reducing teacher workload, Teacher mental health, Teacher wellbeing
Laura Fordham is part of the senior leadership team at Bedford Academy, she shares how they are prioritising staff wellbeing and using the DfE Education staff wellbeing charter and its principles to support this work. After a challenging 18 months, …
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.