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Behaviour management – sparking a whole-school transformation

10 March 2023

Lisa Dale describes how enrolment on a DfE training programme led to a dramatic decrease in reported behaviour incidents. 'In line with findings from the Education Endowment Foundation on the…

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Elaborative interrogation

9 March 2023

There isn’t a right way to learn. However, decades of research and classroom practice are helping us discover best bets for learning and hone our use of them. Elaborative Interrogation…

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Why schools need energy efficiency plans

8 March 2023

Many primary leaders expect their annual bills to more than double by the end of the year. Counsellor, strategist, social worker, motivator… the list of roles a headteacher has to…

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DfE: SEND and alternative provision improvement plan

7 March 2023

Sets out plans to change the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and alternative provision system in England. The plan explains what the government will do to make sure more…

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Free mental health resources to share with parents

6 March 2023

Place 2 Be's Parenting Smart site is filled with a number of resources for parents and carers of 4-11 year olds. The latest articles on supporting healthy gaming habits, developing a child's talent…

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Nurturing children’s self-confidence and security in the EYFS

5 March 2023

Personal, Social and Emotional Development is, quite rightly, one of the prime areas of learning in the EYFS and, now more than ever, our practice should reflect this. With this…

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Why language matters: in need of attention, not ‘attention seeking’

4 March 2023

At some point in our lives, we’ve all heard someone say, “ignore them, they’re just attention seeking”. But the need for attention, to feel seen and heard, is a natural…

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Leading equitable schools: success stories from female leaders #IWD2023

3 March 2023

The Chartered College of Teaching and WomenEd are collaborating to celebrate International Women’s Day, 2023. Join them as they bring together women who are leaders in the field of education to hear their stories…

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How can I work most effectively with a teaching assistant in my lessons?

2 March 2023

There are lots of elements to this with big differences between primary and secondary, it helps for all concerned to have a shared understanding of the respective roles of a…

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Developing mental fitness in younger students

1 March 2023

In this podcast episode, Kat Cauchi is joined by Jez Belas to talk about ‘Developing mental fitness in younger students.’ Jez is a former Director of Sport and PE teacher turned Co-founder…

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Ofsted Art and Design research review published

28 February 2023

In the context of art and design, this review explores the practical knowledge, the ‘how to draw, paint or sculpt’. It also discusses the theoretical knowledge, such as the history…

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National fieldwork fortnight

27 February 2023

The Geographical Association have recently announced that a national fieldwork event is taking place in 2023. The theme for Fieldwork Fortnight is ‘Environment’ and it takes place between 26th June…

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