Inclusion

Great Schools Optimise Lunchtime Play: Do You?

Primary headteacher Carol Baron shows how her school has brought play and independence to lunchtime, improving children’s wellbeing, behaviour and enjoyment of school along the way.

28 Feb

Inclusion

Are Your Interventions Working?: Measuring Motivation and Other Non-Cognitive Skills

We know that development of social and emotional skills underpins achievement and social mobility, but how can we know if what we’re doing is actually working? Rebecca Martin outlines some approaches to evaluating non-cognitive skills, making sure the support gets to the pupils who need it most.

28 Feb

Inclusion

Can You Spot the Signs of Child Exploitation?

Safeguarding specialist Dawn Jotham identifies the three key stages of child exploitation and offers advice for teachers to spot the warning signs and to support students who are at risk.

28 Feb

Inclusion

It’s Time to Give Credence to Non-Academic Career Routes

Professor Sonia Blandford is Founder and CEO of Achievement for All and one of the UK’s leading practitioners of education. Sonia is passionate about raising the aspirations and improving the attainment of all children and young people regardless of their background or needs. In 2016, she was named on Debrett’s list of the Top 500 Most Influential People in the UK.

28 Feb

Inclusion

Preventing Exclusions for Students on the Autism Spectrum

Children who have autism often exhibit behaviours that are considered unacceptable in a classroom, leading to higher levels of exclusions within this group. Catriona Moore offers ways for schools to reassess their behaviour policies to make sure they meet the needs for this vulnerable group.

20 Nov

Inclusion

Being Brave with Relationships Education in Primary Settings

Relationships Education will become mandatory in primary school in England from September 2020. Richard Woolley and Sacha Mason look at how to approach teaching the new material with bravery and sensitivity.

20 Nov

Inclusion

Strengthening the Role of Non-Academic Competencies

Children learn so much more from school than academics, so a school in California has decided to harness this reality and deliberately expand their curriculum. Randi Kearney, Katelyn Patterson and Tressa Wyner explain how they are developing self-efficacy skills with their students.

20 Nov

Inclusion

Engaging Youth With Social Action

Ella Cohen shows how providing opportunities for disenchanted youth to find meaning and purpose in their learning is part of a new social action initiative.

20 Nov

Inclusion

Why Your Alternative Provision Programme Needs Updating

Alternative Provision is a way of ensuring that the educational needs of the most vulnerable children are met, but its bad reputation has made it hard for schools to know how to best support students who need it. Jacqueline Daniel outlines recent improvements to the AP programmes and explores some recent recommendations to government.

20 Nov

Inclusion

From Rock-Bottom to Sky-High: Leading with Vision and Compassion

Headteacher Chris Dyson took on one of the toughest schools around—one that no one else would touch. And he found that, like with most children, the students were all capable of doing well, but they needed ways to connect with education that were fun, rewarding and which truly addressed their wellbeing. Once a centre of chaos that had 150 exclusions a year, Parklands Primary School now boasts some of the best maths scores in the country and is oversubscribed because of its great reputation.

20 Nov

Inclusion

Recognising the Diverse Talents of Young People

Equality in education is not about everyone getting the same marks. It is about everyone having access to the same chances providing equal choice, regardless of socio-economic background, learning abilities or talents. While access to universities improves and apprenticeships embed in the system, allowing more people to realise their potential, we should continually question whether […]

20 Nov

Inclusion

The Devastating Stagnation of Social Mobility in Britain

The latest report from the Social Mobility Commission shows a complex and disturbing picture, revealing Britain to be one of the least equal and least socially mobile of the developed nations. Commissioner Sammy Wright reports on the state of play.

20 Sep

Inclusion

Why a Tailored Approach is Key to Stress-Free Progress

Charlotte Gater, Head of Curriculum at Explore Learning, explores how the right extra-curricular tuition can support the development of students with special needs and help them thrive in all areas of life.

20 Sep

Inclusion

Raising Maths Standards Through Play

How can we motivate students who are behind in maths to up their game? Christine Edge-Sayer shows how a new play-based approach is inspiring excellence in students who were previously struggling.

20 Sep

Inclusion

Countering the Failures of the School System for Autistic Students

There is often a sense that children with complex needs are unable to make progress, but Michael Bogg shows how by addressing students’ individual situations and developing their well-being and self-esteem, real progress is not only possible, but inevitable.

20 Sep

Inclusion

It’s Time for a New Approach to Battling Underachievement

The following child file provides an example of taking a whole school approach to improving outcomes for pupil premium children and others at risk of underachievement. As you read through it, reflect on your own school, your practice and how you could introduce changes to improve outcomes for those at risk of underachievement in your own setting.

20 Sep

Inclusion

Unravelling the Paradoxes of Self-Directed Education

The National Curriculum is not the only way to get an education, and some even think the alternatives are superior. Caitlin Harrison and Brenton Hague explain how Self-Directed Education is allowing their family to pursue an educational path of connection, compassion, creativity and innovation.

20 Sep

Inclusion

Meeting Complex Needs with a Good, Old-Fashioned Cuppa

Tea and toast sessions at King’s Stanley primary provide a nurturing setting for vulnerable children to take a time out from the pressures of the classroom while developing important social and emotional skills. Kerryanne Hollis reports.

20 Sep

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Great Schools Optimise Lunchtime Play: Do You?

Are Your Interventions Working?: Measuring Motivation and Other Non-Cognitive Skills

Can You Spot the Signs of Child Exploitation?

It’s Time to Give Credence to Non-Academic Career Routes

Preventing Exclusions for Students on the Autism Spectrum

Being Brave with Relationships Education in Primary Settings

Strengthening the Role of Non-Academic Competencies

Engaging Youth With Social Action

Why Your Alternative Provision Programme Needs Updating

From Rock-Bottom to Sky-High: Leading with Vision and Compassion

Recognising the Diverse Talents of Young People

The Devastating Stagnation of Social Mobility in Britain

Why a Tailored Approach is Key to Stress-Free Progress

Raising Maths Standards Through Play

Countering the Failures of the School System for Autistic Students

It’s Time for a New Approach to Battling Underachievement

Unravelling the Paradoxes of Self-Directed Education

Meeting Complex Needs with a Good, Old-Fashioned Cuppa

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