Assistant headteacher Senaka Galagedera describes the school’s methodical approach to the programme, and its benefits.

Stephen Tierney, CEO, Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi Academy Trust, describes how their young people have been empowered to become masters of their own destiny.

Sarah Jones, principal at Tavistock College, describes how they have tackled the challenges facing the local community: austerity, increasing drug-related issues and social media bullying.

Manpreet Kaur, English teacher at The Romsey School, explains how SSAT’s Student Leadership Accreditation scheme is being used to support disadvantaged students.

Karl Robbins, Head of Year 11 at Broadway Academy, describes the strategies identified and implemented to close the gap in disadvantaged students’ GCSE results.

Jon Tait, Deputy Head at Acklam Grange School, highlights the skills, values, experience and qualifications attainable through the school’s services and curriculum.

Rosemary Osborne, lead practitioner and Apple teacher, Eltham Hill School, showcases creative teaching methods used to engage with hard-to-reach students and its outcomes on attainment.

This year’s World Mental Health Day focuses on suicide prevention. Precious Jeffers, Community Outreach Manager at Samaritans, illustrates the charity’s work towards the same cause.

As the new term unfolds, Wrigleys Solicitors analyse the budget realisations made by the government and the hopeful changes that will come with it.

Catherine Miller, programme director for Team Up, highlights the profound impacts that peer teaching has on pupils who need extra support.