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Liz Worthen
Liz Worthen is the head of content at Optimus Education. Starting her career as a secondary school English teacher, Liz has since worked in education resource and CPD programme management. She has a particular interest in workforce development and wellbeing.
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New staff won't know why you do what you do unless you make it explicit. Download and adapt this induction planner to ensure key aspects of school life are included
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What action can schools take to support good attendance? We review recent reports and the latest DfE guidance
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Deep dives, subject leadership, and the importance of early reading: takeaways from the Ofsted primary inspection webinar
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What can schools do to give learners the best chance of fulfilling their potential? A round-up of findings from some research reports
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How do you go about evaluating the value of staff wellbeing activities or initiatives? Try following this suggested process
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From September 2021, statutory arrangements for teacher induction in England are changing. What do schools need to know and do?
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Academies and MATs are required to submit three year budget forecasts to the ESFA. What information can you draw on to help inform your plans?
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Curriculum led budget planning (or integrated curriculum financial planning) is being promoted by the DfE as a tool for financial efficiency and sustainability. How does it work?
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Don’t let emails distract you from your real job. Follow these strategies for more mindful emailing and quicker ways to deal with them
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What can you do to bring more parents and carers into your school? Liz Worthen shares tips on building positive parent relationships and questions to consider