• How to talk to parents about…self-harm
    Self-harm in pupils is a difficult topic for both schools and parents to handle and communication is paramount to aiding the pupil’s recovery. Pooky Knightsmith offerrs help for staff when talking to parents about their child and self-harm
  • How to talk to parents about...child sexual exploitation
    If a child or young person is being groomed and sexually exploited, everyone in their life should know how to protect them; but what is the best way to talk to parents and carers about it? Use this download to help
  • Getting procurement right: 10-point plan
    Effective procurement leads to good contracts and ensures value for money and propriety. Use the 10 points of advice when undertaking and developing procurement processes in your setting
  • Self-harm: six things to consider
    Self-harm in young people has drastically increased during recent years. Charlie Roden highlights six key things schools need to consider when supporting their students
  • Recognising the signs of eating disorders
    An eating disorder is a serious and potentially fatal illness. Fiona Parsons and Tracy Preston explore emerging eating disorders and developing a whole school approach to supporting pupils
  • Creating a safe haven for children with SEMH
    Headteacher Richard Lewis explains how creating a calmer atmosphere in school reduced truancy and drove up academic achievement
  • Safeguarding children with SEND
    When protecting children with SEND - some of your most vulnerable pupils - you should seek help from other professionals and use your professional judgement when making referrals, writes Debs Ward
  • Preparing a budget report for governors
    Governors must know how the school budget is spent and managed to be able to hold leaders to account. Nina Siddle describes how to provide accurate financial reporting to governors
  • Audit checklist for academies
    Are you prepared for an audit at your school? By law academies are subject to an audit process. Download the checklist below to ensure you are prepared
  • No surprises: key principles for efficient finance management
    In the rollercoaster world of education, how do you keep school finances on track? Top tips for school business and finance managers

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