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Parental disengagement hampering efforts to reduce unauthorised and persistent absence

4 December 2024

Parent disengagement with education is driving a “significant increase” in unauthorised pupil absence, which in turn is adding notably to teachers’ workload. Research published by the NASUWT and involving 1,079…

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Webinar: developing maths teaching

3 December 2024

Join Somerset Research School for a FREE twilight webinar to support you in developing maths teaching.This guidance is aimed primarily at subject leaders, headteachers, and other staff with responsibility for leading…

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Webinar: The power of storytelling and reading aloud

2 December 2024

In this free webinar, Greenshaw Research School draws upon the EEF Literacy Guidance Reports and wider educational research to explore the importance of high-quality storytime. We will explore how reading…

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How TAs can best support learners with SLCN

1 December 2024

This live TeachMeet recorded session provides valuable information, top tips, and teaching strategies for teaching assistants supporting children with Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN). Understanding SLCN: Learn more about…

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Which students should go on the SEN register?

30 November 2024

Children do not necessarily fit easily into categories, especially those who have additional needs. Sara Alston considers how we decide which students need to be on the SEN register and…

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The cost of winter: Supporting your families

29 November 2024

Winter can be incredibly difficult for families living in poverty. Sean Harris considers how schools can understand the impact of seasonal hardship and what they can do to support children…

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NEW: Elements of great teaching podcast launched

28 November 2024

In each episode, alongside Adam Kohlbeck, Evidenced Based Education break down the Elements of the Model for Great Teaching from a learner’s perspective sharing insights and real-world applications to enhance…

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New online safety priorities for Ofcom and launch of study into effects of social media on children

27 November 2024

Technology Secretary outlines priorities for Ofcom as government prepares to enforce the Online Safety Act next year. The Statement of Strategic Priorities (SSP), published Wednesday 20 November, includes ensuring safety is…

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Managing Difficult Conversations in Safeguarding

26 November 2024

Raising and discussing a safeguarding concern is possibly one of the most difficult conversations you will ever have in any role working with children. Whether addressing allegations regarding colleagues, raising…

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Multiplication tables check data 2024

25 November 2024

Headline facts and figures - 2024 data 20.6 is the average attainment score of those who took the check. This is a 0.5 point increase on the 2023 figure. 35%…

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Top 10 tips for… December and the lead up to Christmas

24 November 2024

The lead up to Christmas can be an incredibly special time in the primary school. Headteacher Update offers 10 ideas to help celebrate the end of term and to support…

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Free webinar: Supporting pupils who struggle in the mathematics classroom

23 November 2024

This free Headteacher Update webinar will offer teachers and schools advice, tips and tried & tested ideas for how we can support children and young people who struggle in the…

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