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Podcast: The future of KS1 mathematics assessment

25 June 2023

In this episode of Thinking Deeply about Primary Education podcast Neil Almond delves into the exciting changes happening in the world of Key Stage 1 assessment. With the removal of…

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Legislative changes to KS1 testing confirmed

24 June 2023

The Standards and Testing Agency (STA) has confirmed that the necessary legislative amendments for the end of key stage 1 tests no longer being statutory from the academic year 2023…

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Three takeaways from the evidence on improving teacher recruitment and retention

23 June 2023

A new inquiry by the Education Select Committee is investigating the current state of teacher recruitment and retention, the main factors causing difficulties, and the impact on students. In response…

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How might progress be calculated in 2024?

22 June 2023

Performance tables for primary schools have not been published since the pandemic, but are expected to return this year. However, next year there will be a problem. The progress measures…

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Guiding learners using EAL through the School Transition Process (Free webinar)

21 June 2023

This practical webinar will introduce the highlights of a new guidance document produced by The Bell Foundation on how to support learners using English as an Additional Language (EAL) through…

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Updated: Suspension and permanent exclusion guidance

20 June 2023

The guidance has been updated to reflect the government’s ambition to create high standards of behaviour in schools so that children and young people are protected from disruption and are…

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Free webinar: ADHD/Autism

19 June 2023

Join Pooky Knightsmith for a free webinar about sensory regulation in the classroom - a practical session with instantly usable ideas. Work with Pooky to better understand your neurodivergent learners’…

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How can we support children with separation anxiety?

18 June 2023

In this episode of the Pooky Ponders Podcast, Pooky explores strategies for supporting children who are struggling with separation anxiety.  She also explore the need to recognise the difference between…

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5 minute subject knowledge videos on KS2 history topics.

17 June 2023

Free subject knowledge videos for primary school teachers. In under five minutes. From Meno Academy. KS2 history topics available: Roman Britain Vikings Early Islamic Civilisation Shang Dynasty Mayan Civilisation Prehistoric…

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When will your school be inspected?

15 June 2023

Ofsted has released a blog this week, providing broad timescales in which schools will be expected. Previously exempt schools If your school was previously exempt from routine inspection, due to…

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DfE school uniform guidance: updated June 2023

15 June 2023

This non-statutory guidance has been written and updated to help support schools in developing and implementing their school uniform policy. The DfE have published statutory guidance on the cost of school…

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Changes to Ofsted inspections

14 June 2023

Ofsted has announced a number of changes to how it will conduct inspections in the future. These changes can be summarised as follows: 1. If a school is graded ‘inadequate’…

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