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Key Voices #12 – An interview with Carolyn Roberts, Chair of the Ethical Leadership Commission
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How to encourage parents to become governors
Explain what the role involves and who can apply You should create an advert that sets out: Who can apply (check the eligibility requirements in our articles for maintained schools and academies) The role and functions of the governing board The expectations of new governors, particularly regarding their attendance at meetings…
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How to support your pupils’ mental health this exam season
Take practical steps in school Understanding more about stress To read up on symptoms and causes of…
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Key Voices #11 – An interview with MAT expert Chris Kirk
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Guest post: LGBT-inclusive Relationships and Sex Education
Let’s start with what lesbian, gay, bi and trans young people think about their RSE.…
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Reacting to knife crime in schools
Current statistics The increase in knife crime is something that cannot be ignored. We are the first line of defence, as we are for most safeguarding issues, but we need to know the facts. According to BBC News knife crime in schools has risen by…
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Improving parental engagement
John said that it is important to develop a strong culture of communication with parents.…
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Key Voices #10 – Byron Court School: An interview with school leaders Anita Samani, Martine Clark and Jane Palmer
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Guest post: Family dining – a great way to help pupils integrate
“Parkwood is a one-form primary school in the London Borough of Hackney, and as a small school we work hard to develop and nurture a community spirit. When giving tours to parents and visitors I describe the school as a ‘village school in London’. However,…
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Momo – should we be worried?
'Momo' is an image of a scary, doll-like puppet. It's been reported that anonymous individuals…
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Pupils with EAL – a challenge and a gift
The term EAL is used to describe a wide group of pupils for whom English is an additional language. The government’s definition of an EAL learner includes anyone who has been exposed to a language…
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Key Voices #9 – School 21: An interview with School 21 Headteacher, Oli de Botton
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Priorities of a new Headteacher
Gather knowledge of the school The most important first step is to get to know the staff and pupils. Do assemblies, have one-to-one meetings with the staff, try and be in the staffroom at break and lunch, even if it is just for a short…
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Managing term time absence
Our associate expert, former headteacher David New, said that under normal circumstances, there is little…
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