Curriculum planning – where next?
Over the last few years, most schools have revisited their approach to curriculum planning. Rightly or wrongly, the publication of the latest Ofsted framework, particularly one with a very specific focus, tends to redirect people’s energies.
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TeachVac: supporting schools during a recruitment crisis
Schools are facing the worst teacher recruitment crisis since the Second World War, but there is little recognition of this in the mainstream media and little comment from the DfE.
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Reading our way to diversity
May 2020 was a defining moment for the world: the injustice of George Floyd’s death precipitated protests across the world for racial inequalities at the core of society, inequalities that rested in the very institutions that were supposed to underpin social justice.
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Navigating the year nine transition
Year nine is a key transition point in a student’s journey. For the first time, they are being asked to make decisions which have the potential to alter their future life choices. At this young age, it is vital that students, parents and teachers work together not only for their options, but also as they become increasingly independent.
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Navigating transition and embracing change
Transition means moving beyond something. It is a process that every child will go through, along with every adult that surrounds them. It seems to happen all of a sudden, but how can we help?
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How the whole school community comes together to support a vital transition from foundation to year one
A panel discussion with leaders of the lower school at GEMS Wellington International School.
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Dear aspiring Ofsted Chief Inspector
The selection process is underway for the next HMCI to replace Amanda Spielman at Ofsted from next January. Here is an open letter to the applicants.
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Supporting successful transition
Many schools in the network feel that transition into year 7 has become a bigger issue in recent years.
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From green to purple: The impact of EFA on feedback culture
A culture of risk-taking and collaboration, a focus on workload reduction and staff wellbeing, and a commitment to changing the feedback policy have underpinned the successful adoption of the Embedding Formative Assessment programme at St Julie's Catholic High School.
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World environment day
World Environment Day is an annual event celebrated on 5 June to raise awareness about environmental issues and promote actions to protect our planet.
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