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How do we prepare children for the future of the work?

When it comes to the future of work, technology is the future. Industries all around the world will be disrupted as technology continues to develop…

Ofsted update: Sexual harassment in Schools & Colleges

‘Assume sexual harassment is happening in schools’ Ofsted was asked by the government to carry out a rapid review of sexual harassment and abuse in…

SLT : Positive Approaches to Stress & Crisis Management

“As a school, we have been dealing with so many changes to policies, but we’re so conscious of focusing on the children and their needs,…

Improving School Wellbeing Through Positive School Culture

The last 18 months have been the most challenging that schools can remember. The impact of the pandemic has really taken its toll on the…

OFSTED Observations ( extracts from Ofsted briefing)

OFSTED Observations Focus: Teaching and Learning At the start of the lesson thinks about a hook, something to grab their attention. – Not about going…

21st Century Learning – 6 key trends in education

Tracing the origin of formal education is not an easy task. The earliest records of formal education vary from place to place. However, the generally…

How is the Covid 19 Pandemic Impacting Global Education?

Global education has taken an incredible hit since the Covid-19 pandemic started in 2019. Things took such a negative turn that students were unable to…

Teaching: School’s Countdown to September 2020

Post lockdown legacy teaching & learning Many pupils are ready to return to school in September (not to mention their home-schooling parents!), but in the…

Coronavirus Schools Guidance – 12 ways to reduce the risks!

By Stephen McKernan Headmaster St Edward’s Preparatory School, Cheltenham Revising the School Curriculum for 2020/21 The current DfE guidance for the full opening of schools…

Ofsted Update : Curriculum transition extended for a year

Headline Info : Ofsted are extending the transition period from one to two academic years. The Essential Guide to Curriculum Intent 2020-2021 What is the…