What does vision mean for middle leaders? How can they ensure it links to the whole-school vision, and also embed it in how they manage their own staff?
Your governers’ ability to evaluate their own effectiveness and identify areas to develop is key to school improvement. Governors need to know the impact of their work and be able to show evidence of this, but how best to go about it?
The SEND Code of Practice 2014 makes it clear that teachers are responsible for the progress and development of all the pupils in their class – and that high quality teaching, differentiated for individual pupils, is the first step in responding to pupil needs.
The new SEND Code of Practice emphasises the central role of the child and family and an outcomes-focused approach to planning. While we may welcome this as a positive move, what are the potential implications for schools and local authorities? How will the rights of children and families be accommodated in assessment, the development of EHC plans – and allocation of personal budgets?
During PRP implementation, it’s important to know what to do in the event that appeals are made on these decisions. Education lawyer Heather Mitchell will take you through the steps in the process.
Are you feeling daunted at the prospect of implementing the SEND Code of Practice 2014? Or excited about the opportunity to review and increase the effectiveness of your provision for children and young people with SEND? This isn’t something for SENCOs to face alone: with collaborative, coordinated SEND leadership, schools and settings can take a strategic approach to planning and avoiding duplication of work.
Holding the headteacher to account is a core governor responsibilities. But how do you ensure that you and your governing body make the most of this opportunity?
There is an urgent need to raise awareness of child sexual exploitation amongst parents, schools and other agencies working with children of the risks of sexual exploitation.
The implementation of PRP means that there is a different element to these annual discussions with staff in your school. Preparation is key, and deputy headteacher Josephine Smith presents practical ideas to begin this process
Ofsted’s latest inspection framework shines the spotlight on behaviour. From 1 September, inspectors will be looking closely at behaviour as a separate judgment, decoupled from safety – and, as ever, will be checking that your school’s culture promotes good behaviour and an atmosphere suitable for learning.
Are you looking to collaborate with other schools to share resources and increase value for money? Have you been able to find all the information you need to choose the best way of working together, or do you still have questions about whether there might be something that fits better for your school’s situation?
In this 30-minute webinar for School Business Management subscribers, Sue Birchall will outline the issues when it comes to budgeting for performance-related pay
Have you recently been appointed a role as gifted and talented or more able coordinator? Not sure what’s expected of you or what your priorities should be? Don’t worry – we’re here to help.
Make sure you’re up-to-date with the latest Ofsted requirements in terms of provision for more able/gifted and talented pupils. Ian Warwick will host this interactive webinar, addressing key questions such as:
When new staff join your school, how can you ensure that they understand the child protection policy, standard safeguarding procedures, and reporting concerns?
The new National Curriculum is coming. Its introduction will bring challenges, such as the need to deliver more difficult content, upskill teachers, and incorporate more maths into the timetable. More positively, its less prescriptive approach will give schools the chance to take ownership of the curriculum and of teaching and learning, devising new, exciting ways to engage pupils.
Learning through play is the most powerful way for children to develop understanding. Anna Ephgrave explains how early years leaders can enhance these opportunities for the best learning and how to know when it is helpful to intervene, prompt and question
In this 30-minute webinar, Katie Michelon, solicitor in the education team at Browne Jacobson, will run through key points on allegations against staff.