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Primaries form academy trusts as council support dwindles

20 May 2023

Shrinking council support has prompted primary schools to band together and launch academy trusts, as experts warn local authorities are reaching a “tipping point”.  A consultant who works on conversions…

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Ofsted to give schools a steer on when inspections will take place

19 May 2023

Chris Russell, Ofsted's national director, told education leaders at the Schools and Academies Show in London on 17th May, that Ofsted are finalising plans to give all schools more of…

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KS2 PSHE resources from GambleAware

18 May 2023

GambleAware has created a suite of primary lesson plans and other resources to help teachers explore the harm gambling can cause. GambleAware’s resources: Are created by a leading charity in the…

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Improving social & emotional learning in primary schools

17 May 2023

This free virtual twilight will be discussing the EEF's recommendations set out in theImproving Social and Emotional Learning in Primary Schools guidance report. Wednesday 21st June, 3:45pm - 5:00pm. Click…

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Ten top tips for being an effective subject leader in a primary school

16 May 2023

There are a few different routes into subject leadership. You may be a subject leader because you have a passion for that subject, and/or a wealth of experience in that…

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The DEI virtual conference for ECTs 2023

15 May 2023

The 'DEI virtual conference for ECTs' is a an opportunity for early career teachers to come together for a day of raising consciousness, competence and confidence when it comes to DEI…

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Re-defining standards in English primary education

14 May 2023

To date, standards in primary schools have been measured through two instruments; SATs scores and Ofsted inspection outcomes. Both measures have been critiqued by some in the sector who argue that they have a negative impact on teacher…

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Primary Education Voices: podcasts

13 May 2023

This podcast is a wonderful chance to get to know fellow Primary Education teachers better, learn about great ideas and resources and develop the great discussions shared with fellow practitioners.…

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Managing online identity

12 May 2023

A series of education packs to encourage young people aged 3-18 to explore how they manage their online identity, and how the internet shapes how they think of themselves and…

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Adaptive teaching and vocabulary instruction

11 May 2023

‘Adapting teaching’ is a recently popular – though long-standing – phrase. It captures the subtle and challenging art of teaching expertly so that pupils maximise their learning. The immense skill of…

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Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 toolkit of resources

10 May 2023

Mental Health Awareness Week starts on Monday 15th May, and is one of the biggest mental health awareness events in the school or college calendar.  The week is organised by…

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How staff-to-child ratios work

9 May 2023

Alex Magloire (Ofsted Deputy Director, Early Years Regulatory Practice) produced a blog recently explaining how staff-to-child ratios work, as this is a question they are most frequently asked on their…

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