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Meeting the requirements of the new music curriculum

16 April 2023

How to prepare for the National Plan for Music Education, which will come into effect in 2024. England’s second National Plan for Music Education (NPME) was released in June 2022,…

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National Institute of Teaching launches major new consultation on CPD

15 April 2023

The National Institute of Teaching has launched a major consultation to bridge gaps in the research on professional development for teachers and teacher-leaders. The consultation, which will run for eight…

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Coronation generation: poster design challenge

14 April 2023

Award-winning educational charity, Ideas Foundation, are inviting schools and colleges across the UK to take part in a poster design challenge to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III. Submitted…

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Why language matters: how ‘toxic trio’ is unhelpful and inaccurate

13 April 2023

The term ‘toxic trio’ is used by some professionals to refer to the co-occurrence of parental domestic abuse, parental substance misuse and parental mental illness in a child’s life. To…

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How will classroom simulators change teacher training?

12 April 2023

For decades, pilots, doctors and astronauts have used simulations of reality to train in high-stakes activities. Research Lead, Dr Sam Sims, explores the potential for digital simulators to support professional…

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Looking after the environment – 8 ideas for Early Years

11 April 2023

Young children are naturally curious about the world around them. But how do we nurture that curiosity into kindness towards the natural world? 1. Spend time exploring nature: Children will protect…

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Ghost children: on roll but not in school

27 March 2023

The Centre for Social Justice has called for more attendance monitors, increased support for schools and families, and improved attendance data as it published a further report highlighting the growing…

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New inquiry into teacher recruitment, training, and retention

26 March 2023

The Education Committee has launched a new inquiry into teacher recruitment, training and retention in state-funded English schools. Inquiry: Teacher recruitment, training and retention Education Committee Schools face huge teacher…

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Self-care skills for exhausted educators

25 March 2023

Slides and resources from an online training that shared practical self-care ideas that don't take too much time or energy. These slides were developed for an online session delivered in…

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Adaptive teaching: how does it work in early years?

24 March 2023

At the moment it feels like everyone is advocating for adaptive teaching, rather than differentiation, to support children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in the classroom.  But what…

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Tips for teachers – paired discussions

23 March 2023

5 tips to improve pupil paired discussion: Give pupils enough time to think individually first Give a conversation prompt Ensure pupils have something to discuss Better too short than too…

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Recommendations for sustainable provision in schools, for children who are refugees

22 March 2023

This framework for recommendations and actions is aimed at schools who are new to welcoming and including learners who are refugees. If schools have been able to access funding for…

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