We know that the SEND figures are rising year on year
We know that the SEND figures are rising year on year. We know that we will have a legacy of poor mental health resulting from the pandemic for years to come. We know that most LA’s high-needs budgets are overspent. We know that specialist provision and specialist services are at breaking point.
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Part II: Parental Choice
Hearing that I had failed to secure a place for the twins at my first choice was a hard blow. My Mum said that in her day, parents accepted where children were offered a place.
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Part I: Parental Choice
An important job for any parent is choosing their child’s primary school. It is the start of their schooling journey and one in which you want them to develop a love of learning.
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Is the increase in home schooling a direct result of pupils’ needs not being met?
This week, The Guardian published an article which shared feedback from parents about why they were opting to home school. Data clearly shows that the number of children and young people being home-schooled has increased substantially and is continuing to rise.
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Where next for Ofsted?
This week Sir Martyn Oliver gave his first full interview to The Times newspaper. Whilst we await further details, he gave some key indications about the likely direction of travel. Ofsted have also published a formal response to the report following the inquest into the tragic death of Ruth Perry.
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Broadening Horizons
Recently our CEO Sue Williamson met with Nick Chambers at Education and Employers, and learnt about their new three-minute video which shows children having fun, learning and being inspired. It’s what education is all about.
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Women in leadership and education – Danielle Lewis-Egonu
Danielle Lewis-Egonu is deputy CEO for the Golden Thread Alliance, a newly formed multi academy trust. Danielle is also a member of SSAT’s primary network steering group. Here are Danielle’s reflections on the theme of women in leadership and education.
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The Advanced British Standard – what do we know so far?
In his speech at the Conservative Party conference last week, the Prime Minister launched the paper A world-class education system: The Advanced British Standard.
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Invicta Grammar School – ‘Transforming’ practice in all areas
Invicta Grammar School has just become one of only three schools nationally who have been recognised for ‘transforming’ practice in all 12 strands of the SSAT Framework for Exceptional Education.
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St Andrew’s Catholic School – ‘Transforming’ practice in all areas
St Andrew’s Catholic School in Leatherhead, Surrey has just become one of only three schools nationally to be recognised for ‘transforming’ practice in all 12 strands of SSAT’s Framework for Exceptional Education.
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