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EEF has updated its toolkit

19 September 2021

The Education Endowment Foundation has launched an updated version of their flagship resource, the Teaching and Learning Toolkit. The Toolkit is designed to support teachers and school leaders who are looking…

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Blog: Prequestioning

18 September 2021

'Prequestioning can be an effective pedagogical strategy to support learning'. 'Whilst the well-documented positive effects of retrieval practice have quite rightly received a lot of attention in recent years, prequestioning seems…

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What is school leadership?

17 September 2021

Schools are amazing places. Every day, a billion young people across the world spend their days in a school of some description (UNICEF 2019). Society demands a lot from schools,…

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Relationships education: what you need to know

16 September 2021

The guidance to relationships and sex education has had a delayed introduction owing to the pandemic. However, from September, all schools and colleges are expected to have their updated curriculum in place.…

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What is school leadership?

15 September 2021

Schools are amazing places. Every day, a billion young people across the world spend their days in a school of some description (UNICEF 2019). Society demands a lot from schools,…

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Have you listened to Teacher Hug radio?

14 September 2021

Teacher Hug is an online talk radio station for the education community. They aim to unite teachers, leaders, disruptors and innovators.  Teacher Hug is buzzing with ideas, one that supports,…

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Blog: Written feedback on lessons by Tom Sherrington

13 September 2021

 'Written feedback on lessons is mostly pointless. Better to meet, review and plan – together.' 'Dylan Wiliam says that good feedback to students is feedback that leads to better work;…

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The kind of leaders we need in schools

11 September 2021

A leader can have a long-lasting impact on their school, good or bad. Their personal characteristics, leadership qualities, and strategies play a big part in not only the school’s results,…

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Book Review: Taking Control 2

11 September 2021

 ‘This invaluable handbook equips you and your school with the tools and know-how to prepare for your next inspection with confidence.’ Overall impression The book is a no nonsense straight-talking…

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Recovery premium funding guidance

10 September 2021

The DfE published a document entitled Recovery Premium Funding, which outlines the additional funding available in the 2021 to 2022 academic year to support schools with education recovery following COVID-19. …

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Access a free mental health planner for schools

9 September 2021

Clare Erasmus has written a new book, The Designated Mental Health Lead Planner, which provides guidance for designated mental health leads to ensure they know what to do, when to do it and how they can achieve the…

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How Ofsted will inspect Reception classes this year

7 September 2021

Ofsted has set out how its inspections will work in Reception classes once the new early years foundation stage framework launches. John Roberts, writing in TES has highlighted the key…

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