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Back to school advice issued amid high levels of flu, COVID-19 and scarlet fever

2 January 2023

As pupils and students return to school following the Christmas break, UKHSA is reminding people that winter illnesses continue to circulate at high levels. Flu and coronavirus (COVID-19) are currently circulating…

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Revised KS2 data changes the reading result

1 January 2023

Revised Key Stage 2 data was released on 15th December, which indicated that the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading was 75%, not 74% as published in…

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Using oral history in the classroom

1 January 2023

Julia Letts, Oral History Society This short film provides a general introduction, covering why it's important to embed elements of oral history in your lessons and offering advice on how to do…

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Big Schools’ Birdwatch 2023

31 December 2022

Big Schools’ Birdwatch is back for 2023, bigger and with even more resources than before. Join thousands of other schools to find out which birds visit your school grounds. Together,…

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Government confirms holiday activity clubs continue in 2023

30 December 2022

Hundreds of thousands of children across England will continue to access free, nutritious food and engaging activities over the school holidays, as the government confirmed £200 million to fund the…

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An introduction to neurodiversity and inclusion: free webinar

30 December 2022

An introduction to neurodiversity and inclusion from the founder of Neuroteachers, Catrina Lowri. Reach South Learning Festival in collaboration with Diverse Educators What will be covered in the session: Thinking…

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DfE: How we are supporting schools and colleges to be energy efficient

29 December 2022

It’s important that schools and colleges are energy efficient so they can provide the best possible learning environments for young people, minimise operating costs and reduce carbon emissions. The government…

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EEF Blog: Metacognition – Is it hidden in plain sight in the classroom?

28 December 2022

Zak can’t start his science task. He unpacks his pencil case. Then packs it again. He looks around at his peers. Sasha asks to see the force meter they used…

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Ofsted Talks Podcast: Ofsted and the curriculum

12 December 2022

Catch up with Ofsted's latest podcast episode - this time on the curriculum, deep dives and more. The podcast includes discussions from Ofsted's curriculum unit, teachers who've been involved in…

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Teacher Wellbeing Index 2022

11 December 2022

The annual Teacher Wellbeing Index provides an insight into the mental health and wellbeing of teachers and education staff working in the UK.  Education Support annual survey of over 3,082…

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EEF Blog: TOLD: Four Evidence-informed principles to promote high-quality talk in Maths

10 December 2022

EEF’s Mathematics Content Specialist, Kirstin Mulholland, introduces a new resource for teachers and school leaders. 'Classroom talk is important. In my own practice, I consistently built opportunities for pupils to discuss their…

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Inspecting the initial stages of the early career framework and national professional qualifications

9 December 2022

The latest Ofsted blog states: recruiting, training and retaining high-quality teachers and leaders is fundamentally important. It forms the foundation for giving pupils the very best experience in education. The…

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