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Ofsted inspections: ‘What EY providers and practitioners need to know’ questions

1 February 2023

What schools, registered early years providers and childminders need to know about delivering the early years foundation stage (EYFS), and Ofsted inspections under the education inspection framework (EIF). Ofsted has…

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Moving from performance management to performance development

30 January 2023

Keynote by Chris Moyse “Improve Not Prove”.  Chris will present a compelling argument for the removal of performance management and a case for an alternative that focuses on an individual’s professional growth…

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Free webinar: Leading on EAL in primary schools

29 January 2023

This webinar will explore: Getting the start right: the induction programme for new arrivals; The importance of assessment and target-setting; The need for whole-school training; The importance of working with…

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‘Cold calling’ vrs ‘think, pair, share’ vrs ‘mini-whiteboards’

28 January 2023

Cold Calling, Think, Pair, Share and mini whiteboards have all featured heavily in classrooms in recent years, as educators look to maximise Retrieval Practice, engagement and oracy. As well as…

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Dyscalculia: what is it and what does it look like in school? Free webinar

27 January 2023

Dyscalculia is less widely understood than dyslexia, yet it has substantial effects on individuals and their ability to engage with the curriculum. This webinar will give an overview of what…

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Free Neglect training course from LGfL

26 January 2023

Neglect is the most prevalent form of maltreatment a child can experience and one of the most challenging types of harm for schools to evidence. Reviews and research often suggest that practitioners…

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Ofsted will not inspect on strike days

25 January 2023

Schools will not be inspected on days when teachers are due to go on strike, Ofsted has confirmed in a statement. Inspections and the notification calls will be scheduled to…

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5 free research reads on… teaching spelling

25 January 2023

Debates about spelling never really go away. No matter what technological advancement is ushered in, it appears that spelling development still matters and we should sustain the teaching of spelling.…

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Early Excellence podcast: An in-depth look at physical development

24 January 2023

As one of the prime areas of learning, physical development underpins children’s overall learning and development. Yet how often do we consider children’s physical development in real depth? In this…

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Healing trauma in children through nature and the outdoors: free webinar

23 January 2023

Nature and the outdoors can have profound effects on well-being, and it has the potential to heal trauma. Lotta-Sampson Stone's session will define trauma as a real and prevalent experience…

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Handling industrial action – your questions answered

22 January 2023

With teachers in the NEU planning strikes in February and March, headteachers need to be prepared to deal with industrial action which affects their school. Here are answers to questions…

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Workforce pressures: Ofsted’s annual report 2021/22

20 January 2023

Ofsted have launched their annual report. In it they report that workforce pressures brought new problems and exacerbated old ones for the education and care sectors this year. This video…

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