165 million fund launched to transform local skills
Local employer skills gaps to be addressed with a funding boost to transform training and grow the economy
Updated: Wed May 24 2023
Be brave, be you: how I learned to set boundaries as a school leader
Andrea William-Jones is an assistant headteacher at Winterbourne Academy, South Gloucestershire, part of the Olympus Trust. She tells us how coaching and setting positive boundaries for herself has improved her wellbeing. Wellbeing is about having the courage to do what ...
Updated: Wed May 24 2023
Government to match schools tutoring costs next year
The Government will be raising the subsidy rate for the National Tutoring Programme to 50% in 2023-24.
Updated: Wed May 24 2023
Changes to student visa route will reduce net migration
New government restrictions to student visa routes will cut net migration while protecting the economic benefits students bring to the UK.
Updated: Tue May 23 2023
How I implemented tutoring in my school
Simrat Mavi, deputy headteacher of St Giles Church of England Primary School shares her experience of how she implemented tutoring and tips for other schools. Background of school: St Giles Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled mixed ...
Updated: Tue May 23 2023
Over 450 million investment to improve school buildings
859 academies, sixth-form colleges and voluntary aided schools will receive funding to improve their school buildings.
Updated: Tue May 23 2023
Funding boost to improve outside learning facilities
Government announces £15 million to help young people in disadvantaged areas to learn outside and experience nature.
Updated: Mon May 22 2023
Wildflowers seeds for every primary school class in honour of the Coronation
To mark the Coronation all state funded primary schools will be sent wildflower seeds, inspired by His Majesty The King's love of nature.
Updated: Mon May 22 2023
SATs English reading test: Were the year 6 tests more difficult in 2023 than previous years?
Every year 6 pupil takes key stage 2 (KS2) national curriculum tests, known as SATs, to measure school performance and to make sure individual pupils have the support that they need when they move into secondary school. This year, the ...
Updated: Fri May 19 2023
Government to tackle post pandemic absence rates with new support
Successful attendance programmes expanded by Government to get more children into school.
Updated: Thu May 18 2023
Using literacy to teach children about sustainability and climate change
Katherine Peck, primary school teacher at Little Sutton in West Midlands, shares how literacy helped pupils learn more about sustainability and climate change in school. Environmental issues There isn't a day that goes by when environmental issues don't appear in ...
Updated: Thu May 18 2023
Why is school attendance so important and what are the risks of missing a day?
Being around teachers and friends in a school or college environment is the best way for pupils to learn and reach their potential. Time in school also keeps children safe and provides access to extra-curricular opportunities and pastoral care. That's ...
Updated: Thu May 18 2023
Developing children's reading skills with phonics
Janine Ashman, Director of Learning and Unlocking Excellence English Hub Lead at St. Peter's primary school in Somerset tells us about how using a phonics scheme has improved learners' reading skills. Reading at the heart of our curriculum At St ...
Updated: Wed May 17 2023
Foster care fortnight 2023: 5 reasons why you should consider becoming a foster carer
Foster carers support thousands of children around the country, providing them with a stable and loving home in times of need. While becoming a foster carer is a big decision which requires dedication and commitment, it can be a hugely ...
Updated: Wed May 17 2023
My journey to become a maths master
In this blog Helen Hackett, Mathematics Executive at Excelsior Multi Academy Trust in Birmingham, shares how she's on a continuous journey to become a better maths teacher. Maths sets When I entered the teaching profession it was common practice to ...
Updated: Wed May 17 2023
National Numeracy Day 2023: What we're doing to support children, young people and adults with maths
Studying maths provides people with the life skills they need to thrive, from managing personal finances to boosting their career prospects. Adults with good numeracy skills are also more likely to be employed and earn higher wages. Despite this, more ...
Updated: Wed May 17 2023
England moves to fourth in international rankings for reading
England came fourth out of the 43 countries that tested children of the same age in the Progress International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS).
Updated: Tue May 16 2023
Embedding staff wellbeing at the heart of our school culture
In this blog post teachers at Bedford Academy share how they've prioritised teacher wellbeing and improved staff retention. How are you managing staff wellbeing? To manage wellbeing effectively, it can't be an add on, it needs to be part of ...
Updated: Mon May 15 2023
Helping schools to make more sustainable printing choices
Ross Buthee, Commercial Lead at Crown Commercial Service, blogs about the Print marketplace framework, an online purchasing portal which puts the power of making more sustainable choices in the hands of schools and trusts.
Updated: Mon May 15 2023
Do the fire doors in your school meet the required safety standards?
Do the fire doors in your school meet the safety standards? In this blog post, Julie Noble will guide you through how to check and make sure your fire doors are up to the required safety standards.
Updated: Tue May 09 2023
Education Secretary addresses the Education World Forum
Gillian Keegan celebrates the role of international education and promotes the benefits of embracing Artificial Intelligence in education (08 May 2023).
Updated: Tue May 09 2023
Celebrating the Coronation with libraries and archives
How libraries and archives are joining the Coronation celebrations
Updated: Fri May 05 2023
Green apprenticeships celebrated in honour of the Coronation
Six green apprenticeships are to be marked with the Coronation emblem in recognition of their sustainability credentials.
Updated: Fri May 05 2023
Transform the planning and delivery of tutoring in your school
Geography and business studies teacher Sez Aydin at Haileybury Turnford secondary school in Hertfordshire, shares how the role of tutoring coordinator has transformed the way they deliver school-led tutoring. This year, we are delivering school-led tutoring to approximately 200 pupils ...
Updated: Fri May 05 2023
Coronation 2023: 6 green apprenticeships and how to apply
Six green apprenticeships have been hand-picked by industry experts and marked with the Coronation emblem to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. These apprenticeships have been selected because they contribute to a low carbon economy and help ...
Updated: Thu May 04 2023