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.
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?
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
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
The apprenticeship levy came into force in April 2017 and impacts on most schools. Here's a summary of the key facts and implications for school budgets
What does the research tell us about effective strategies for narrowing the gaps? Where might you focus your pupil premium spend? Findings from useful reports
