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Your school needs (and values) you!

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08 Feb 2023
As 2023 gets underway the fumes of the pandemic’s legacy continue to hamper school’s ability to get back to business as usual. However, those impacted pupils of all ages deserve the chance to breath the clean air of normality and stability to enable them to receive the best education and reach their potential.
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International Day of Girls and Women in Science – 11th February 2023

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10 Feb 2023
Encouraging women into STEM subjects is not a new topic for conversation. It is surprising then that women are still underrepresented in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
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Budget setting - the importance of a three year plan

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17 Feb 2023
Budget setting – key considerations and the importance of a three year plan.
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LGBT+ History Month 2023

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22 Feb 2023
If we can make such amazing inroads in the inclusion of Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic groups in two years, we can do it too for LGBT inclusion.
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What do ‘substantive’ and ‘disciplinary’ mean when thinking about primary foundation subjects?

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23 Feb 2023
Kate explores what ‘substantive’ and ‘disciplinary’ are, why we need both, and the implications for curriculum planning and teaching.
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Addressing race equity in schools

Blog
23 Feb 2023
10 great ways for leaders to demonstrate to their school community their commitment to anti-racism.
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Why be a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant in Hertfordshire? (National Careers Week 2023)

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24 Feb 2023
With next week being National Careers Week, what better time than now to look at the opportunities available as a Learning Support Assistant or Teaching Assistant in Hertfordshire and why a career path like this could change your life.
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Putting your school in the driving seat for the Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check

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01 Feb 2021
Buckle up and get ready for a smoother journey to multiplication success! Rachael Brown examines how using the principles of learning to drive and the ‘learn, rehearse, recall, assess’ model can put your school in the driving seat.
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Starting from the beginning: how to learn times tables

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20 Apr 2020
Are we teaching times tables before we test them?
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The magnificent seven: 7 ways to plan ahead for effective maths leadership

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10 Sep 2019
Rachael Brown (Primary Mathematics Adviser), provides her top 7 tips for effective leadership in mathematics.