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Take Stock and Unlock - the CPD programme that helped transform my literacy strategy

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Take Stock and Unlock - the CPD programme that helped transform my literacy strategy

Stephanie Welsford, Senior Deputy Headteacher at Villiers High School, explains how Unlocking Reading allowed for a re-set in literacy strategy

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Building a culture of inclusion

Posted by: Katrin Lehmann, Posted on: 23 February 2026 - Categories: Curriculum best practice, Inspiring teachers, SEND
A member of staff standing with a student in a catering class. They are wearing aprons and hair nets. The student is holding ingredients.

Katrin Lehmann, Vice Principal of Inclusive Learning, Creative Industries and Student Experience at West Thames College in London, shares how the college ensures students with SEND are visible, valued and supported to succeed.

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Championing inclusion through early intervention

Posted by: Pete Hines OBE, Posted on: 23 February 2026 - Categories: Inspiring teachers, Pupil wellbeing and behaviour, School attendance, SEND
Pete, Headteacher, knelt on the floor with two dogs and a stuffed animal toy

Pete Hines OBE, headteacher at Perryfields Primary Pupil Referral Unit, shares how they support pupils to stay in mainstream education.

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One year as a RISE adviser: What I've learned about school improvement

Posted by: Narinder Gill, Posted on: 3 February 2026 - Categories: RISE
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To celebrate the one-year anniversary of RISE this year, a RISE adviser talks about why they applied for the role and share learnings from their experiences.

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Creating special educational needs provision: A primary school case study

Posted by: Mark Nugent, Posted on: 2 December 2025 - Categories: Primary schools, SEND
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Waterville Primary School's headteacher, Mark Nugent, talks about successfully building specialist SEN units for speech and language needs, while maintaining academic standards and supporting a diverse community of learners.

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Using pupil profiles to improve disadvantaged outcomes

Posted by: Elkie Bailes, Posted on: 27 November 2025 - Categories: Pupil Premium
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Elkie Bailes shares how The Greetland Academy's pupil premium approach, using individual profiles and quality teaching, helped every disadvantaged child meet expected standards.

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How the new Writing Framework can transform primary school teaching

Posted by: Sam Creighton, Posted on: 17 November 2025 - Categories: Writing and reading
Sam Creighton

Sam Creighton talks about building a writing curriculum based on meaningful projects. Children learn specific writing skills while keeping the joy and pride that comes from creating their work.

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Pupil Premium success: building effective school systems

Posted by: Emily Reynard, Posted on: 14 November 2025 - Categories: Pupil Premium
Students at Manchester Enterprise Academy

Manchester Enterprise Academy's disadvantaged pupils are thriving and exceeding national benchmarks. Principal Emily Reynard shares their successful whole-school approach to inclusion.

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How governors can support effective pupil premium strategies in schools

Posted by: Governor at Ark Greenwich Free School, Posted on: 7 November 2025 - Categories: Pupil Premium
Ark Greenwich Free School

Governing boards play a crucial role in pupil premium accountability, challenging senior leaders on strategy, and monitoring how schools spend their grant. Discover how a link governor supports effective use of this funding.

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Finding harmony in flexible working

Posted by: Francis Ball, Posted on: 20 October 2025 - Categories: Flexible working
Francis Ball

A third-year history teacher shares how moving to a four-day working week has transformed their work-life balance. With school support, they've been able to pursue personal passions whilst maintaining professional commitment, returning to the classroom with renewed focus and creativity.

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Maximising Pupil Premium impact: whole-school approaches that work

Posted by: Lisa Wise, Posted on: 21 July 2025 - Categories: Primary schools, Pupil Premium
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Wilbury Primary School Headteacher, Lisa Wise, shares her approach to pupil premium.

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