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There are many things we take for granted in life… until they go wrong. Like when the boiler breaks down on Christmas eve your holiday flight is cancelled or the Wi-Fi drops out just before the big deadline
“Schools choosing to use more than two or three data collection points a year should have clear reasoning for what interpretations and actions are informed by the frequency of collection”
In light of the new Ofsted inspection framework many schools are reviewing their curriculum and considering the Intent. What is an Outstanding Curriculum?. engages pupils and motivates them to learn
One of the wonderful things about books are the authors and illustrators behind them.. Recently we had the utter pleasure of taking Katie and Kevin Tsang authors of the Sam Wu is not afraid
School and academy governors are the largest body of volunteers in the country. I rarely see a governing body or a trust board that doesn’t have vacancies on it
There has been a lot of press lately about off-rolling and Ofsted issuing notices to schools and academies because of it.. The trouble is that many people we speak to have a slightly different idea of what constitutes off-rolling acceptable…
We know how vital reading is for children. The National Literacy Trust has published a wealth of research into the benefits of reading. Some of their recent findings have been;
The growth in mobile technology over the last few years means that nearly all modern smartphones include a decent camera so it’s easier than ever for schools to capture high-quality video footage at a low cost
Many Multi-Academy Trusts are currently aiming to expand as well as increasing awareness of the benefits their trust can bring. With so many looking to expand and achieve economies of scale there is a fair amount of competition so it’s…