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End of year wellbeing: How to show gratitude on a small budget.

Free ways of showing appreciation There are a number of things that you can do…

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Transition from primary to secondary school

Elements of a successful transition A research report on what makes a successful transition from primary…

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Keeping pupils and staff safe during hot weather

Is it too hot for sports day? It's your call, but if in doubt, risk…

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Key Voices #23 – Fuel for learning: Interview with Alex Cunningham, CEO of Magic Breakfast

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Governor support with Attendance, Capability, Grievance and Disciplines (part 2)

Sickness absence involving the Headteacher This is probably the area where governors fall down. It…

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Social media: how to deal with negative comments from parents

The best way to deal with inappropriate social media use by parents is by proactively…

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MATs: subsidiarity as the key to success

How can you promote a culture of collaboration across a MAT? Schools are very much…

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Off-rolling: what you need to know

What you need to know now Ofsted's 2019 school inspection handbook includes a sharper focus…

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Flexible working requests

Right to request flexible working All employees have the right to request flexible working, as…

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Key Voices #19 – An interview with Mary Myatt, curriculum expert

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Safeguarding training requirements

All staff All school staff must undergo safeguarding and child protection training (including online safety) at…

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Breakfast clubs

Must food provided at breakfast clubs meet the school food standards? All maintained schools and…

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Parental engagement strategies

John said that it is important to develop a strong culture of communication with parents.…

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What’s changing under the new Ofsted framework

New ‘quality of education’ judgement This judgement will have the curriculum at its heart. It…