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The Cost of an Absence. Every day an employee has off work has a cost – be it financial to provide cover; time to arrange cover or pick up work; or impact pupil learning or behaviour
Recent media reports suggest that the Covid-19 pandemic has the potential to reverse progress made over the last decade to close the educational gap between disadvantaged pupils and their peers
Prioritising and Planning Next Steps. With the phased opening of schools beginning from 1st. HR Checklist. Issue. Action.
Many families have done all they can to support their child’s continued learning while the school gates have been closed to most children due to COVID-19
Choosing books to share across Key Stage 1 and 2 is challenging. Our expert librarians share a few favourites to help inform your choices.
As you will no doubt be aware the current situation has put mental health and wellbeing for everyone high on the priority list. Schools are venturing into uncharted territory in the way they are being asked to operate and this…
Consortium Steps Forward to Support Schools to Re-Open By Taking Learning Outdoors. The leading governing bodies and associations involved in helping schools take teaching and learning beyond the classroom have united to set out an ambitious but simple plan to…
A Key Element of Any Fair HR Procedure is to Progress Matters in a Timely Manner. Adhering to the normal procedural timeframes at the present is difficult
Is Collaborative Working the Future?. The DfE expects MATs to be sharing resources and expertise including staff across their constituent academies for the good of the pupils within the trust as a whole