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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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Strep A and scarlet fever – what are they and what are the symptoms? Information for parents, schools, colleges and early years providers.

8 December 2022

We are seeing an increased number of cases of Group A streptococcus (Strep A) compared to normal at this time of year. There is no evidence that a new strain…

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Spacing benefits primary, secondary, university AND mature students

8 December 2022

There are two ‘Eff’ words we permit in classrooms – efficiency and effectiveness; the former begets the latter, and the latter is, to quote Peter Drucker, “doing the right things”.…

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School leaders report rise in pupils not on free meals going hungry

7 December 2022

Increasing numbers of children cannot afford lunch and are coming to school without adequate clothes. More than half of school leaders in England are seeing more pupils who cannot afford…

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Disability Discrimination in School Settings (And How to Avoid It)

6 December 2022

Could your school be discriminating against disabled pupils without realising? The Equality Act 2010 guidance for Schools states that a person has a disability if, “They have a physical or…

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Safeguarding: Pressures on designated leads is alarming

5 December 2022

A new survey reveals the toll of increasing demand on school safeguarding leads as the cost-of-living crisis bites. School leaders know that pupil safeguarding is under increasing pressure. Government data shows that…

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FREE School Mental Health and Wellbeing Lead community

4 December 2022

Carnegie School Mental Health and Wellbeing Lead Community: our vision is to develop a community that supports and empowers School based colleagues who are committed to strengthening mental health and…

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