Adult tutor with child

School led tutoring grant – what are the options and things you need to consider

Blog
09 Dec 2021
Constructing the timetable needs to be broken down into its constituent parts, open communication should be encouraged and more members of staff involved.
Girl drawing arrow on chalk board

Part-time teaching staff – an argument for engaging in discussion

Blog
16 Mar 2022
A current DfE initiative is encouraging more schools to facilitate more flexible working for teachers to aid recruitment and retention. The DfE are interested in understanding perceptions of flexible practices such as job sharing and part-time working, and hearing more about barriers (actual or perceived).
Two teachers talking

Equality, diversity and inclusion – the fear of getting it wrong

Blog
08 Dec 2021
Overcoming the fear of getting it wrong in conversations on equality, diversity and inclusion.
"End racism" placards at a rally

George Floyd: Will this be the generation for change?

Blog
24 Jun 2022
This generation are using George Floyd as their catalyst, and their tenacity is forcing adults to pay attention and act.
Young child looking back at us through her reflection in a mirror

The moral imperative: creating a curriculum that develops identity, broadens horizons and enables success for all

Blog
24 Apr 2023
How can we ensure that the curriculum is a force for good: building identity, broadening horizons and closing gaps?
Children dressed as Vikings

Writing for pleasure – AND for assessment!

Blog
23 May 2023
Alison Dawkins explores how writing that is for assessments can also be written for pleasure.
Adult holding a rainbow flag at the head of a classroom

Why we should include LGBTQ+ people in our primary curriculum

Blog
22 Jun 2022
In this guest blog, Michael Gray explores recent debate around the discussion and inclusion of LGBTQ+ themes in primary school.
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Apps and iPads for supporting the return to school for children with SEND

Blog
11 Jun 2022
In this article Chris Carter looks at some iPad apps that can be used to support children, particularly those with additional needs and SEND.
Bayeux tapestry

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.
Two school girls

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.