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Autism: Understanding PDA

13 July 2024

Pathological demand avoidance (PDA) is a behaviour profile within the autism spectrum characterised by an extreme avoidance of everyday demands and expectations. Individuals with PDA experience an overwhelming need to…

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Attendance: Map out bullying ‘hotspots’ to cut absence

12 July 2024

Schools found success when they identified areas where pupils did not feel safe. Leaders should map out “hotspot” areas in school that make pupils feel unsafe in a bid to…

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Staff room – 10 ways to improve yours for teachers

11 July 2024

Transform your school staff room into a haven of relaxation and productivity with these ten improvement ideas that cater to the needs of hardworking teachers… Comfort: Staff rooms are places…

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Key stage 2 attainment: National headlines

10 July 2024

Latest headline statistics on attainment in key stage 2 national curriculum assessments in England.  These statistics cover the attainment of year 6 pupils who took assessments in summer 2024. These…

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Safeguarding and child protection self-assessment tool

9 July 2024

Free NSPCC Learning self-assessment tool will help your school or organisation audit current safeguarding and child protection arrangements. The tool will also help to identify areas for development and support you in making any…

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Self-care summer toolkit for pupils and staff

8 July 2024

Whist the summer holidays are a real opportunity for school staff to recharge and relax, some find it difficult to switch off from the demands of school life. Some pupils…

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Podcast: Marketing your primary school

7 July 2024

As pupil rolls begin to fall, in this episode the discussion is around how headteachers can 'market' their primary schools effectively – not least to prospective parents and their wider…

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Fruit and vegetables – Early Years ideas for growing and cooking

6 July 2024

Fruit and vegetables are an important part of children’s diets. They provide many of the vitamins and minerals needed to establish and maintain healthy functioning of the various parts of…

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Free school meals auto-enrolment trial announced

5 July 2024

Children in Middlesbrough who qualify for free school meals will be automatically enrolled in a pilot scheme from September. At present families must apply for the meals, meaning some pupils…

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Unfilled primary places soar as falling rolls crisis spreads

4 July 2024

The number of areas with more than one in five spare primary school places is set to treble next year as the falling rolls crisis spreads. Last year, 11 councils…

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Supporting children and young people with communication needs

3 July 2024

Communication difficulties are a core characteristic for people with a learning disability. A new four-part practice guide aims to enable decision-making by children and young people with speech, language and communication needs…

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Free Webinar: The Curious Art of PACE

2 July 2024

Nurturing relationships and connections with children and young people, through being playful, accepting, curious and empathetic practice. Learn more about: the basics of the PACE model, a development approach derived…

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