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How to use the KS1 reasoning SATs papers to teach children problem-solving skills

Blog
21 Sep 2022
A step-by-step approach to teaching problem-solving exemplified through the 2022 KS1 SATs paper 2.
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The power of short reads: quality reading experiences when time is short

Blog
27 Sep 2022
Martin Galway shares his thoughts on three of his favourite reading experiences so far this year which have come from a trinity of beautifully crafted novellas.
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Unconscious bias in School Business Management

Blog
12 Nov 2020
Unconscious bias is unintentional but we do need to be mindful of it and Business Management professionals can play their part in championing change.
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School timetabling is not a ‘dark art’

Blog
11 Mar 2021
Constructing the timetable needs to be broken down into its constituent parts, open communication should be encouraged and more members of staff involved.
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Part-time teaching staff – an argument for engaging in discussion

Blog
16 Mar 2022
A current DfE initiative is encouraging more schools to facilitate more flexible working for teachers to aid recruitment and retention. The DfE are interested in understanding perceptions of flexible practices such as job sharing and part-time working, and hearing more about barriers (actual or perceived).
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Equality, diversity and inclusion – the fear of getting it wrong

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08 Dec 2021
Overcoming the fear of getting it wrong in conversations on equality, diversity and inclusion.
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George Floyd: Will this be the generation for change?

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24 Jun 2022
This generation are using George Floyd as their catalyst, and their tenacity is forcing adults to pay attention and act.
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The moral imperative: creating a curriculum that develops identity, broadens horizons and enables success for all

Blog
24 Apr 2023
How can we ensure that the curriculum is a force for good: building identity, broadening horizons and closing gaps?
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Writing for pleasure – AND for assessment!

Blog
23 May 2023
Alison Dawkins explores how writing that is for assessments can also be written for pleasure.
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Why we should include LGBTQ+ people in our primary curriculum

Blog
22 Jun 2022
In this guest blog, Michael Gray explores recent debate around the discussion and inclusion of LGBTQ+ themes in primary school.