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Lisa Griffin
Lisa Griffin is content lead at Optimus Education, focusing on leadership and governance.
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Child protection and safeguarding is the responsibility of every member of staff. Give them the skills and knowledge they need to keep pupils safe with regular updates and training
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Good record keeping is essential to keep files secure, up to date and to protect pupils. Follow this best practice for keeping, storing and destroying safeguarding files
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Centralising services in multi-academy trusts is carried out to bring efficiencies. But what can be centralised, how can it work and what are the benefits?
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School leaders must share their vision and get staff on board to make proposed changes work. Use these strategies for change management in your setting
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Managing the upkeep and future needs of the buildings and land belonging to your school or MAT makes the most of your estate. Use these tips for effective estate management in your setting
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Meetings can be a distraction and even a chore if not run well. Follow these tips for before, during and after meetings to help make them an effective use of time
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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) can have long-lasting effects on physical and mental health. Lisa Griffin explores examples and the impact they may have
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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
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Recognising vulnerabilities and being alert to the risk factors of CSE can help prevent or stop abuse. Lisa Griffin explores some common myths
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Multi-academy trust CEOs share their experience and advice on leadership in a MAT