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The accidental teacher: how teaching changed my life’s direction

The accidental teacher: how teaching changed my life’s direction

Kieran Anderson, English teacher at The Grangefield Academy, talks about how teaching wasn't his original plan, but became his passion and purpose.

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Mental health and wellbeing support that prepares students for classroom learning

Posted by: Thomas McMorrin and Sally Singh, Posted on: 11 May 2022 - Categories: Pupil wellbeing and behaviour

Thomas McMorrin and Sally Singh at City Academy Whitehawk share how they have developed a whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing.

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How we work with our community to tackle the root causes of persistent absences

Posted by: Janice Allen, Posted on: 5 May 2022 - Categories: School attendance, Teachers' reflections
Picture of graffiti wall saying We are Rochdale, with poppies for remembrance at the base

Janice Allen is the Headteacher at Falinge Park High School, here she discusses how they work closely with a number of local charities to support the school’s drive to improve attendance. 

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Our school’s journey supporting refugees

Posted by: Tarun Kapur, Posted on: 26 April 2022 - Categories: Community support, Secondary schools
Pupils at Broadoak School

As children and young people from Ukraine begin to arrive in the country, Tarun Kapur from Broadoak School shares his advice for schools looking to support refugees.

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Finding belonging and solidarity in school leader support groups

Posted by: Ella Hughes, Posted on: 25 April 2022 - Categories: Teacher mental health, Teacher wellbeing
Ella Hughes

Ella Hughes, headteacher at Chapel Street Community Primary School in Manchester, shares how using peer support groups for school leaders has helped her to maintain positive wellbeing.

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Advice on how to address the topic of pornography in the classroom

Posted by: Jenny Fox, Posted on: 18 April 2022 - Categories: Curriculum best practice
Jenny Fox

Jenny Fox, Senior Subject Specialist at the PSHE Association, shares advice on how to approach the difficult topic of pornography with young people in the classroom.

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Early intervention and support for students in alternative provision

Posted by: Jeremy Dodd, Posted on: 13 April 2022 - Categories: SEND

Jeremy Dodd, Co-Headteacher at an alternative provision secondary school, explains how early intervention and the right support for pupils can have a transformative impact.

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National Professional Qualification for Headship: empowering leaders to make positive change in schools

Posted by: Laura Fordham, Posted on: 6 April 2022 - Categories: National Professional Qualifications (NPQ), School leadership

Laura Fordham shares her experience of taking a National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH).

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Supporting wellbeing as part of a multi-academy trust

Posted by: Anna Crawte, Posted on: 31 March 2022 - Categories: Reducing teacher workload, Teacher mental health, Teacher wellbeing
Anna Crawte

Anna Crawte, School Improvement Director for HEART Academies Trust, shares how her central support team has taken on a key role in helping their schools to reduce workload and support teacher wellbeing. 

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Supporting students with SEND transition into higher education

Posted by: Leila Morne, Posted on: 29 March 2022 - Categories: SEND
Leila Morne

Leila Morne explains how Weston College’s Centre for Excellence in SEND is supporting students with autism to transition into higher education.

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Providing effective school-to-school support in a strong, collaborative MAT

Posted by: Christabel Shepherd and Helen Jones, Posted on: 28 March 2022 - Categories: Teachers' reflections
Children doing star jumps in the playground with their teacher during PE.

Christabel Shepherd and Helen Jones share how school-to-school support has resulted in improvements to the quality of education across Exceed Academies Trust.  

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