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Risk assessing online platforms

12 January 2023

The use of online platforms has grown significantly in recent years. They have allowed us to carry on with our day-to-day tasks and see our families and friends, without having…

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Attendance: Key expectations for schools

11 January 2023

Updated DfE guidance on school attendance came into effect in September 2022. The guidance sets out new expectations for schools, local authorities, trustees and governors, which are summarised in a table. It also sets…

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The Superpower of Looking ®

10 January 2023

The Superpower of Looking® is an innovative and inclusive programme that seeks to transform the visual literacy skills of primary school children across the UK, taking the world of art and…

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Primary school pupils to benefit from careers support

8 January 2023

Primary school pupils are to benefit from a new careers programme that will encourage them to think about future jobs early, whilst nurturing aspirations and challenging stereotypes.  Evidence shows that children…

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Children with the highest needs: Ofsted’s annual report 2021/22

7 January 2023

Ofsted have launched their annual report. In this video, looking at one of the reports key themes, they look at how the past year has affected children and young people…

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Setting up an oral history project

5 January 2023

This short film is a practical guide to setting up an actual oral history project or doing an oral history interview in your classroom. Julia Letts, from the Oral History…

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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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