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26 March 2021
The DfE has produced guidance for schools to help teach music from key stage 1 to 3 and progress pupils through the national curriculum. This guidance: sets out a model of how the…
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Research shows the ancient practices of martial arts can help to boost brain function and concentration. Martial arts are high-energy activities that can improve cardiovascular fitness, strength, speed and flexibility. New…
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The language that we use when we communicate with others can easily appear to be negative or disparaging. Sometimes when discussing safeguarding issues or crimes against children and young people, the language we…
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"We know that levels of parental engagement are consistently associated with children’s academic outcomes. Schools and parents have a shared interest in doing what is best for their children." Many…
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'The quality of teacher's working conditions has a clear, consistent relationship with student attainment that tentatively suggests a casual impact.' The Teacher Development Trust have identified 5 key aspects of…
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nasen have written a thoughtful blog about resilience, which they refer to as 'the golden thread to understanding the way in which we can work together to support young children’s development and…
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Bretta Townend-Jowitt has reviewed Ten Traits of Resilience: Achieving Positivity and Purpose in School Leadership. Hilton challenges readers to reflect on their practice whilst helping them to understand how they…
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Amanda Spielman, HMCI, speaking to Sophy Ridge on Sky News, said current Ofsted monitoring visits have shown "the extraordinary efforts that schools have been putting into remote education". In response to…
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The DfE has released the March 2021 edition of the school governance update. It contains: Links to the main guidance pages for schools about coronavirus including a press release about the new…
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The South West Grid for Learning (SwgfL) has put together a helpful resource that outlines the key points to remember when it comes to reopening your school. This also includes knowledge on online safety issues, communicating…
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Whilst it is not a new report, the Education Endowment Foundation's (EEF) guidance document on making the best use of teaching assistants is a valuable one. The document makes seven recommendations, split…
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In her blog, Dr Jo Castelino, a Science teacher based in West Yorkshire, applies her passion for evidence-informed strategies to home learning. "Homework has always been my sticking point in teaching. Often, it…
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