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From grey to green: Transforming a flooded space into a thriving eco-garden

A teacher smiling looking at the camera, surrounded by a green garden with tall plants.

From grey to green: Transforming a flooded space into a thriving eco-garden

Chilton Trinity Secondary in Bridgwater explains how the school transformed a previously unused, waterlogged area into a vibrant eco-garden

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How our adaptive teaching supports every learner

Posted by: Ross Colley, Posted on: 23 February 2026 - Categories: SEND
Ross Colley, Head of School at Winyates Primary School, smiling

Ross Colley, Head of School at Winyates Primary School in Peterborough, shares how good teaching for SEND is good teaching for all

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The value of transition

Posted by: Sarah Douglas, Posted on: 23 February 2026 - Categories: Inspiring Teachers, Pupil Belonging and Engagement, SEND
A group of pupils stood in a circle with their arms around each other.

Sarah Douglas, Assistant Headteacher and SENDco at Tanfield School in County Durham, explains how a well-planned transition programme sets students up for success.

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Building a culture of inclusion

Posted by: Katrin Lehmann, Posted on: 23 February 2026 - Categories: 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: RISE
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
Pupils in a circle looking up at the camera

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: SEND
Pupils playing sand

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
Students at the school

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: Curriculum
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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