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SEND transition planning

A blog exploring top tips and strategies to support pupils with SEND as they transition from primary to secondary school.

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Five top tips for Year 6 writing in the summer term

Ben Meyjes offers some top tips to support year 6 writers in achieving their potential in the summer term.

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Embracing flexible leadership models – a governor’s guide (Part 2)

Building on our previous blog which explored flexible working in schools we now consider how flexible leadership models offer innovative solutions to challenges faced by schools. Discover how governors can implement these approaches to enhance sustainability, improve outcomes and attract and retain great leaders.

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Year 6 SATs – the arithmetic test: Quick wins, maths revision tips and boosting pupil confidence

Boost confidence for the KS2 SATs arithmetic paper: what’s likely to come up, quick wins and maths revision tips.

The evolution of the Reading Fluency Project

Reflecting on Penny Slater’s 2017 blog, we see just how far the Reading Fluency Project has come.

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Getting back into work after a break

Every day, people embark on the journey of returning to work. It is an experience that can be both exciting and a little overwhelming. If you are unsure about where to begin, here are some tips to help you navigate the transition with confidence.

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Simplifying fractions, decimals, and percentages in KS2 maths lessons with beadstrings

How to simplify key stage 2 maths teaching with beadstrings for fractions, decimals, and percentages.

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Empowering young writers: the impact of ESSENTIALWRITING at Highover JMI School and Nursery

Sophie Driver, English Subject Leader and Deputy Head, shares reflections on the implementation of ESSENTIALWRITING at her primary school in Hitchin.

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Breaking down barriers: integrating on-demand assistive technology into the classroom

Discover how on-demand assistive technology is transforming classrooms and empowering pupils to overcome learning barriers.

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Using World Book Day as a springboard to re-ignite reading for pleasure

Let’s consider how to use World Book Day to reignite our thinking about reading for pleasure and to support developing our children into lifelong lovers of reading.

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4 practical strategies to close the gap in maths attainment for disadvantaged pupils: how to aim sky high for all

Explore ways to close the attainment gap for disadvantaged pupils, with practical tips and real examples from a UK school.

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Reviewing contracts – the balancing game

18 February 2025

It is the time of year where we are reviewing our contracts ready to plan for the new budget 2025/26

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