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5 Top tips for supporting smooth transitions in the Early Years

Blog
27 Apr 2023
Early Years adviser Jennie Ferguson gives us 5 top tips to embed processes to support smooth transitions into school environments.
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What do we mean by ‘progress’ and how can we reassure ourselves that pupils are making it?

Blog
12 Jan 2022
Ben Fuller explores the often asked questions of what we really mean by progress in learning and can it be ‘measured’?
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How to use the KS2 reasoning SATs papers to teach children problem-solving skills

Blog
23 Sep 2022
A step-by-step approach to teaching problem-solving exemplified through the 2022 KS2 SATs paper 2.
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MIS Framework

Blog
08 Nov 2022
What have we learned that might benefit schools looking to change their MIS in the future? 
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Cash is king!

Blog
09 Nov 2022
Stephen Shaw looks at cash flow forecasts and how they are the key tool school can use to monitor their bank accounts. 
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Financial sustainability in schools – income generation and covering your cost base

Blog
28 Oct 2022
Anne Taylor, Business Management Consultant, talks about income generation opportunities and the hidden costs to be aware of.
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Developing the maths curriculum in special schools

Blog
22 Nov 2022
Reflections around how the quality of education has been enhanced in two special schools through development of maths teaching and learning.
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Switching education payroll providers? Five top tips 

Blog
21 Nov 2022
As education settings look to find efficiencies and cut spending, changing payroll providers could help save you time, energy and money.   
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Planning a poetry curriculum

Blog
15 Nov 2022
Alison Dawkins, Teaching and Learning Advisor, talks about where to start when designing a poetry curriculum.