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6 June 2023
In this episode of the Pooky Ponders Podcast, Pooky explores simple steps you can take to understand how your classroom or other space might feel for a child with sensory…
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For the past few years, even before the pandemic, silent classrooms have been the fashion (Gardner, 2021; Sequeira, 2020). Part of this is likely down to the belief that a silent classroom conveys…
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How can schools make sure that their pupil premium plans are given the best possible chance of supporting pupils to achieve their potential? Meaningful school planning is not quick. It…
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Research tells us that one of the most important things we can do to improve pupil outcomes is to continuously develop the quality of teaching and learning (Higgins et al.,…
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The Department for Education has announced that half of tutoring costs will be funded through the National Tutoring Programme (NTP) next year, doubling the government’s previous commitment to fund a…
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Watch a Tips for teachers video with Peps McCrea as part of his Evidenced informed teaching conversation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3DQnv-Fw5o
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Most schools have taken up a grant to train a senior mental health lead, but almost half of those in post do not feel they have enough time to achieve…
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The Geographical Association (GA) is encouraging schools to take part in National Fieldwork Fortnight, from 26th June to 7th July 2023. Fieldwork is an essential part of a geographical education. It enables…
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EEF are running a survey for schools to contribute to the understanding of how pupil attendance policies and practices in schools impact pupil attendance levels. This survey should be completed by Headteachers,…
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Toxic stress is a helpful concept to understand so you can recognise what you might observe in the children in your care. Pooky Knightsmith teaches about it a lot so…
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Researchers have found that going to school in the UK costs families of primary school children at least £864.87 a year, or £18.69 a week. This is before childcare costs…
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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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