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Supporting your continual professional development as a childminder

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22 Jan 2018
If you are interested in developing your theory and practice in music and movement, risky play, science and bookmaking to promote literacy development. Then look no further, Herts for Learning has the answer.
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The green mile, why driving the environmental agenda as a Board matters

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02 Nov 2021
With the UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties in its 26th round, we don’t have the time to wait for Governments to lead this agenda. There is much that Boards can do to make a positive impact for future generations.

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5 Top tips for supporting smooth transitions in the Early Years

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27 Apr 2023
Early Years adviser Jennie Ferguson gives us 5 top tips to embed processes to support smooth transitions into school environments.
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What do we mean by ‘progress’ and how can we reassure ourselves that pupils are making it?

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12 Jan 2022
Ben Fuller explores the often asked questions of what we really mean by progress in learning and can it be ‘measured’?
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How to use the KS2 reasoning SATs papers to teach children problem-solving skills

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23 Sep 2022
A step-by-step approach to teaching problem-solving exemplified through the 2022 KS2 SATs paper 2.
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Rosenshine’s principles of instruction applied to the teaching of spelling

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11 May 2021
This is a blog packed with practical activities and ideas to support with spelling instruction, and linked to Rosenshine’s principles of instruction.
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Spelling: tracking back to move forward

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17 Oct 2019
Michelle Nicholson explores the importance of building links to prior learning to help close gaps in children’s spelling.
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Section 28: Impact and legacy

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21 Jun 2022
Section 28 banning teachers from talking or teaching about homosexuality had a profound impact on schools and individuals. The consequences are still being felt today.