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MAT size: viability and achieving economies of scale

What is the most common issue that you’ve seen MATs face over the last couple…

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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

Ofsted – Curriculum Intent: what does it mean and how is it measured?

What does intent mean? “The framework for setting out the aims of a programme of…

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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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Key Voices #18 – An interview with Gareth Thyer-Jones, Managing Director of Talented Teacher Jobs

Effective MAT Governance – Tips from a DfE expert

Have a clear golden thread of accountability Clarity with all stakeholders on what your thread…

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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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Key Voices #17 – An interview with Jon Glenn, Director of Learn to Swim and Workforce at Swim England

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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…

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Key Voices #16 – An interview with Julia Clements, Children’s Psychologist from Place2Be

Managing the late collection of pupils

Have a policy that parents have signed Make sure that your procedure is set out…

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Putting praise to good use

Focus on the achievement, not the individual You should praise the achievement or piece of…

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