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Multiplication tables check data released

24 November 2023

The statistics for the 2023 Year 4 multiplication tables check have just been released. Headline facts and figures 29% of eligible pupils scored 25 (full marks) in the multiplication table…

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Ofsted Annual Report 2022/23

24 November 2023

This year’s Annual Report from Ofsted concludes there are reasons for optimism, as education and children’s social care continue to recover from the lingering impact of the pandemic restrictions. The…

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EEF blog: Cognitive science – the tip of the iceberg

23 November 2023

Rachael Cattrall, the EEF’s cognitive science specialist, explores the importance of understanding the fundamental principles of cognitive science. Although its theories are not new, there is continuing interest in cognitive…

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Ofsted – Early years curriculum: The importance of communication and language

22 November 2023

This is part 1 in the Oftsed series of short webinars about the early years curriculum with a focus on communication and language. In this video, Phil Minns (Senior HMI,…

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New EEF podcast: Defining disadvantage

21 November 2023

The EEF has published the latest episode of their podcast, ​‘Evidence into Action’, focusing on defining disadvantage. In this instalment, host Alex Quigley is joined by Kirsten Mould and expert guests…

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TDT ‘Expert Schools’ webinar series

20 November 2023

Join TDT for a free series of webinars throughout 2023/24. Hosted by co-CEO David Weston and featuring guests from across the TDT network, they will explore how to supercharge school improvement by…

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Free webinar: Attendance and neurodivergent students

19 November 2023

In this talk, which will include numerous practical suggestions, Abby will discuss common neurodivergent traits and why it can be a challenge for neurodivergent students to attend and engage with…

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Annual Teacher Wellbeing Index published

18 November 2023

The seventh annual survey of over 3,004 education staff shows that wellbeing in the sector is poor and continues to decline. Senior leaders remain at particular risk and there has…

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Ofsted blog: Improving school attendance

17 November 2023

Persistent school absence is one of the most significant ongoing impacts of the pandemic. The latest data shows that nearly 1 in 4 pupils were absent for 10% of school sessions in…

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Responding to stressful situations toolkit

17 November 2023

Stress is a natural response to challenging situations and events. While everyone experiences stress to some extent, stress can be overwhelming when it is particularly intense or long-lasting, and negatively…

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Children’s commissioner briefing on school attendance in England

16 November 2023

Improving school attendance is an absolute priority for the Children’s Commissioner. Children are offered the best start to further their ambitions, relationships and learning when they are in school. However,…

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Managing culture to achieve lasting change

15 November 2023

The importance of managing culture is well understood in big business, but is it too often overlooked in schools? “If you don’t manage culture, it manages you.” These wise words…

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