Liz Murray

Liz Murray has worked in education for 20 years, as an accredited advanced skills teacher, pastoral and curriculum leader, SENCO and assistant headteacher. She has worked across the mainstream and independent sectors. She is also the founder of Spotlight Education Support.

Liz's particular areas of expertise and interest are SEND change management, CPD and curriculum design.

Supporting pupils with attachment disorder: a whole school approach
An awareness of attachment disorder and how it presents is essential knowledge for educators. Use this step by step guide to ensure pupils are identified and supported
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Remote learning for pupils
Sometimes pupils are unable to attend school and need to access learning remotely. What can teachers do to prepare and share materials effectively, both online and offline?
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Working from home: tips for teachers and leaders
Working from home is not something most teachers are used to. Liz Murray suggests ways to manage expectations and make it a positive experience
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Communication and support for vulnerable learners
Schools have closed for most pupils due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Communication is vital for ensuring vulnerable learners and their families feel supported
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Flexible and part-time working: a practical guide
Flexible working may sound like a good solution to recruitment and retention challenges, but how do you make it work? Liz Murray looks at perceived barriers, benefits and examples from practice
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A practical guide to teaching children with dyslexia
Since dyslexia manifests differently from person to person, a 'one size fits all' approach isn't appropriate. Liz Murray provides a variety of practical classroom strategies to support pupils with dyslexic profiles
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Dyslexia: why we need to be more specific about identification in schools
If up to four children in every classroom are dyslexic, why are so many going through school undiagnosed? Liz Murray looks at the problem with identification in schools, and what signs teachers need to be looking out for
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Learning in partnership for SEND CPD: a case study
Introducing a personalised CPD programme gave teachers at Wren Academy the chance to provide better support to students with SEND. Liz Murray describes the process of implementing change
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