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What you need to know now Ofsted's 2019 school inspection handbook includes a sharper focus on the practice of off-rolling, or using unlawful means to remove pupils from school rolls. In schools where inspectors find evidence of off-rolling, the leadership and management of the school…
MAT size: viability and achieving economies of scale
What is the most common issue that you’ve seen MATs face over the last couple of years? The issue that comes up the most is ‘growing pains’. MATs are trying to do an incredible amount…
Key Voices #19 – An interview with Mary Myatt, curriculum expert
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Key Voices #18 – An interview with Gareth Thyer-Jones, Managing Director of Talented Teacher Jobs
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Must food provided at breakfast clubs meet the school food standards? All maintained schools and most academies are required to abide by the school food standards, as set out in the Requirements for School Food…
John said that it is important to develop a strong culture of communication with parents. He explained that parental engagement should begin as soon as possible after a pupil starts at school. Building personal relationships with parents Parental engagement should begin as soon as possible after a…
