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Embedding risk management in your academy trust

Blog
20 Jan 2023
Nerina Richardson talks about the importance of risk management for academy trusts.
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MIS (Management Information System) and moving to the Cloud

Blog
25 Jan 2023
Jennie Readings talks about school financial commitments, and moving to a Cloud based MIS solution.
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The untold stories of our grandparents

Blog
06 Feb 2023
Shammi Rahman talks about the untold story of her grandfather being in the British Army in Burma in World War 2 and the impact this had on her. 
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Books are for life, not just World Book Day!

Blog
07 Feb 2023
World Book Day is a highlight on any school's calendar, and, when celebrated as part of a school’s intrinsic reading for pleasure culture, it’s the perfect cherry on the cake to celebrate the joy of books.  Here are some ideas and top tips to help schools promote a love of reading on World Book Day... and every day!
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Your school needs (and values) you!

Blog
08 Feb 2023
As 2023 gets underway the fumes of the pandemic’s legacy continue to hamper school’s ability to get back to business as usual. However, those impacted pupils of all ages deserve the chance to breath the clean air of normality and stability to enable them to receive the best education and reach their potential.
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International Day of Girls and Women in Science – 11th February 2023

Blog
10 Feb 2023
Encouraging women into STEM subjects is not a new topic for conversation. It is surprising then that women are still underrepresented in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
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Budget setting - the importance of a three year plan

Blog
17 Feb 2023
Budget setting – key considerations and the importance of a three year plan.
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LGBT+ History Month 2023

Blog
22 Feb 2023
If we can make such amazing inroads in the inclusion of Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic groups in two years, we can do it too for LGBT inclusion.
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What do ‘substantive’ and ‘disciplinary’ mean when thinking about primary foundation subjects?

Blog
23 Feb 2023
Kate explores what ‘substantive’ and ‘disciplinary’ are, why we need both, and the implications for curriculum planning and teaching.
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Addressing race equity in schools

Blog
23 Feb 2023
10 great ways for leaders to demonstrate to their school community their commitment to anti-racism.