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We are family: Early Years photographs for a family display board and books

Blog
30 Mar 2023
A reflection on the inclusivity of family display boards in Early Years settings.
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A tale of two biggies: the A’s of early reading – closing the gaps for disadvantaged children - Part 1

Blog
23 May 2024
In this first blog of two, Kirsten Snook explores seven top tips for assessment of early reading, to help close the gaps for children experiencing disadvantage.
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A tale of two biggies: the A’s of early reading – closing the gaps for disadvantaged children - Part 2

Blog
30 May 2024
In this second blog of two, Kirsten Snook explores seven top tips for application in early reading, to help close the gaps for children experiencing disadvantage.
child writing

How to help with handwriting

Blog
14 Mar 2023
Handwriting can be like a fingerprint – unique to its owner and an expression of identity. How long does it take us as teachers, at the start of a new academic year, to become able to distinguish the child belonging to that unnamed piece of work?
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The role of outsourcing in a growing MAT

Blog
17 Mar 2023
Budget setting and outsourcing in a multi-academy trust – key considerations and the importance of a three year plan.
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Cherish your Chair!

Blog
29 Mar 2023
The experience of being Chair of the school or academy board can best be summed up by the three letters AOB – despite the best laid plans it’s the unexpected items that make the job challenging, unpredictable and occasionally exciting and rewarding.
boy and a girl writing

Key Stage 2 Reading SATs: skills for the final stretch

Blog
31 Mar 2023
A blog to give you some last-minute practical pointers to get your Year 6s reading SATs-ready.
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The importance of benchmarking – understanding your trust’s financial performance

Blog
03 Mar 2023
What can benchmarking tell you about your school?
scrabble

Conducting a disciplinary hearing

Blog
09 Mar 2023
t’s common for the prospect of a disciplinary hearing to appear daunting.  Whether you are presenting a case or a decision maker, it’s important to understand your role in the process and to be comfortable with what you are required to do. 
children with teacher reading

Reading Fluency: training for teachers

Blog
03 Jun 2022
Leading up to a special focus on reading fluency and the outcomes of our collaboration with the EEF, Kathy Roe brings shares the current picture for the HfL reading Fluency Project.