EduSuite Educational Updates

Regular updates of key educational news, research and blogs ensures school leaders and teaching staff are kept up to date on best practice and what is happening in the world of education.

Either log in here or subscribe to EduSuite to access the articles.

Dealing with difficult parental complaints

18 June 2024

Every parent should have the right to raise a concern with their school, but headteachers are receiving more complaints than ever before. A survey of 1,144 school leaders carried out by…

View
SchoolDash data shows that spend on CPD is flatlining – why does that matter?

17 June 2024

The latest data analysis from SchoolDash is published and it shows a challenging picture in terms of spend on professional development by schools in England. Last year we saw a promising increase…

View
NRICH Live: Nurturing young problem solvers – offering opportunities for conjecturing and generalising

16 June 2024

Mathematicians are not only interested in answering questions, they also often pose questions. They might ask, "Will this always happen?"; "Will this method always work?"; "Is this just a special…

View
Podcast: Leading change and interventions in schools

15 June 2024

This Headteacher Update podcast episode looks at how schools and school leaders can lead change and make sure new approaches, interventions or improvement practices have the biggest possible impact, drawing…

View
Leading DEIB in Schools Network Meeting

14 June 2024

Are you leading on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in your school, academy, college or trust? Diverse Educators believe that every school should have someone who is designated to take…

View
Pupil characteristic statistics updated

13 June 2024

National Statistics have released the latest data on school and pupil numbers and their characteristics. It combines information from the school census, school level annual school census, general hospital school…

View
Eight in 10 primary teachers in England spending own money to help pupils

12 June 2024

Almost a third (31%) of those who took part in the survey said they were seeing more hungry children in class, with 40% reporting an increase in pupils coming in…

View
Free CPD: Create & Sing, Create & Dance and Create & Design

11 June 2024

Introduce pupils to the world of singing, dance and design by bringing the Royal Ballet & Opera LIVE into your classroom! Primary Dance CPD Discover the building blocks of dance…

View
Signs of anxiety in pupils

10 June 2024

Young Minds have produced a useful resource for schools which explains what anxiety is and how to support a young person who is struggling with anxiety. The resource explains that…

View
Transition to year 7: Empowering and supporting autistic pupils

9 June 2024

The transition to year 7 can be particularly challenging for pupils with autism. How can primary schools help to prepare and support pupils? Dr Pooky Knightsmith offers some ideas and…

View
Encouraging literacy through music

8 June 2024

Maria Kay highlights the close relationship between music and literacy in the early years, and suggests simple rhythm games to help you develop children’s skills. Usha Goswami, a professor of…

View
How to identify ​‘red flag’ warnings when engaging with education research

7 June 2024

Leaders often report that their email inbox is bombarded with information about potential approaches and programmes to develop practice in their contexts. Being cautious and selective when identifying potential ​‘best bets’…

View