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Issue 3.4

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SLT 3.45 Manager’s Briefcase

The government's guide to behaviour. SLT Bumper issue 3.4/5

  • 9 May 2013
  • 24mins
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How the young mind works

Dr Sue Lyle looks at the work of an inspirational teacher and a cognitive scientist whose practice and theory in imaginative play provides the evidence to revolutionise the EYFS. SLT Bumper issue 3.4/5

  • 23 Dec 2011
  • 24mins
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What are we testing for?

British children are the unhappiest in Europe – and much of this is down to our outmoded and damaging system of testing, says Aileen Brindley. SLT Bumper issue 3.4/5

  • 23 Dec 2011
  • 24mins
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The Canteen – an extension of the classroom

Cases of obesity in children are growing. Nothing seems to be working, so what else can we try? This ground-breaking research makes some controversial suggestions. SLT Bumper issue 3.4/5

  • 23 Dec 2011
  • 24mins
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Introducing ICT in the early years

Computer based resources have almost endless possibilities for supporting the development of the whole child, and a vital resource for all areas of development in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, suggests Amy Stancer. SLT Bumper issue 3.4/5

  • 23 Dec 2011
  • 24mins
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School improvement is everybody’s business

Judy Durrant sees research as being essential to school improvement. She shows how inclusive enquiry, leadership and learning can maximise engagement and build the capacity for improvement. SLT Bumper issue 3.4/5

  • 23 Dec 2011
  • 24mins
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The indispensable SBM

The role of the School Business Manger is extending far beyond its original conception. Katie Paxton-Doggett looks in too their impact. SLT Bumper issue 3.4/5

  • 23 Dec 2011
  • 24mins
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Against Parents

In Every Child Update we’ve covered many examples of early intervention. In this article Dr. Ellie Lee explains why we should be very cautious about adopting this ‘prejudice against parents’ policy. SLT Bumper issue 3.4/5

  • 23 Dec 2011
  • 24mins
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Making maths more engaging with technology

Good maths learning needs knowledgeable teachers, who can draw on students’ understanding, involve them in discussion, and engage students in a variety of complex tasks. Technology is it the essential tool for learning mathematics in the 21st century. SLT Bumper issue 3.4/5

  • 23 Dec 2011
  • 24mins
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Embracing new technology at William Beamont High

Last year William Beamont Community High School unveiled a hi-tech classroom which gave staff, parents and pupils a glimpse into the future of learning. We went along to see the future at work. SLT Bumper issue 3.4/5

  • 23 Dec 2011
  • 24mins