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The idea that every school is somehow obligated to scramble around to raise extra cash from charity for the essential welfare of children is ridiculous. Any responsible society must invest adequately in the education & health of its children. It’s time to rethink & rebalance!
March 31, 2025 at 6:27 AM
The idea that every school is somehow obligated to scramble around to raise extra cash from charity for the essential welfare of children is ridiculous. Any responsible society must invest adequately in the education & health of its children. It’s time to rethink & rebalance!
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ECTs on Tour: This time, it’s all about Primary! After an incredible response from our Secondary ECTs, it was fantastic to see so many curious educators eager to explore the primary curriculum and classroom. A great opportunity to bridge the phases and deepen our understanding of our schools.
March 17, 2025 at 7:16 PM
ECTs on Tour: This time, it’s all about Primary! After an incredible response from our Secondary ECTs, it was fantastic to see so many curious educators eager to explore the primary curriculum and classroom. A great opportunity to bridge the phases and deepen our understanding of our schools.
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Since July the Curriculum and Assessment Review, led by @beckyfrancis.bsky.social, has been engaged in understanding deeply the current state of what children learn and how this is assessed from KS1-KS5.
The interim report with initial findings and next steps can be read here:
shorturl.at/FFg7Z
The interim report with initial findings and next steps can be read here:
shorturl.at/FFg7Z
Curriculum and Assessment Review: interim report
An independent review of the curriculum and assessment system in England, with statistical analysis.
www.gov.uk
March 18, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Since July the Curriculum and Assessment Review, led by @beckyfrancis.bsky.social, has been engaged in understanding deeply the current state of what children learn and how this is assessed from KS1-KS5.
The interim report with initial findings and next steps can be read here:
shorturl.at/FFg7Z
The interim report with initial findings and next steps can be read here:
shorturl.at/FFg7Z
Reposted by Samantha Pazarbaşi
This is a hugely positive step forward and is so welcomed; a wise and inclusive approach to managing a significant brief that gives some much-needed clarity and purpose and our work.
Please do take the time to read and share.
Please do take the time to read and share.
The next stage of the Curriculum and Assessment Review will look to create a more inclusive and fair system, address subject-specific challenges, and assess available pathways beyond GCSEs.
Find out more ➡️ www.gov.uk/government/p...
Find out more ➡️ www.gov.uk/government/p...
Curriculum and Assessment Review: interim report
An independent review of the curriculum and assessment system in England, with statistical analysis.
www.gov.uk
March 18, 2025 at 2:50 PM
This is a hugely positive step forward and is so welcomed; a wise and inclusive approach to managing a significant brief that gives some much-needed clarity and purpose and our work.
Please do take the time to read and share.
Please do take the time to read and share.
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This is pretty grim reading for schools - the pay award will certainly be above what can be afforded and very hard to see how promised 'efficiencies' can make the numbers make sense
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
Teacher pay: £400m ‘headroom’ only covers part of rise, DfE admits
The DfE makes admission on teacher pay funding as it announces more than £1 billion to cover schools’ increased national insurance contributions
www.tes.com
March 18, 2025 at 5:13 PM
This is pretty grim reading for schools - the pay award will certainly be above what can be afforded and very hard to see how promised 'efficiencies' can make the numbers make sense
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
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Today, more than 700 representatives from across the arts & education world signed an open letter in
@thetimes.com, calling for more opportunities for arts education for every child from every background. I was pleased to sign on behalf of the @oracycommission.bsky.social
@thetimes.com, calling for more opportunities for arts education for every child from every background. I was pleased to sign on behalf of the @oracycommission.bsky.social
March 14, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Today, more than 700 representatives from across the arts & education world signed an open letter in
@thetimes.com, calling for more opportunities for arts education for every child from every background. I was pleased to sign on behalf of the @oracycommission.bsky.social
@thetimes.com, calling for more opportunities for arts education for every child from every background. I was pleased to sign on behalf of the @oracycommission.bsky.social
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4 half marathons in 4 mornings?? Mr Lloyd from St Mewan School is fundraising for a local family this week and is running a half marathon every morning before work! To find out more and donate, visit www.gofundme.com/f/support-fo...
4 half marathons in 4 mornings?? Mr Lloyd from St Mewan School is fundraising for a local family this week and is running a half marathon every morning before work! To find out more and donate, visit www.gofundme.com/f/support-fo...
Donate to Support for Harlyn's Family, organized by Mark Lloyd
In June 2024, when Harlyn was 7 years old, her parents (Jen and Rich) received the tragic news … Mark Lloyd needs your support for Support for Harlyn's Family
www.gofundme.com
March 11, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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4 half marathons in 4 mornings?? Mr Lloyd from St Mewan School is fundraising for a local family this week and is running a half marathon every morning before work! To find out more and donate, visit www.gofundme.com/f/support-fo...
4 half marathons in 4 mornings?? Mr Lloyd from St Mewan School is fundraising for a local family this week and is running a half marathon every morning before work! To find out more and donate, visit www.gofundme.com/f/support-fo...
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I sit and talk with children and young people in custodial care every week of the year. The vast majority have complicated and chaotic lives; and all have been exposed to chronic insecurities.
Read more here: www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
Read more here: www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
Analysis: The problem with punishment
Restoration, not retaliation, is the way forward, says Steve Chalke
www.churchtimes.co.uk
February 27, 2025 at 7:24 AM
I sit and talk with children and young people in custodial care every week of the year. The vast majority have complicated and chaotic lives; and all have been exposed to chronic insecurities.
Read more here: www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
Read more here: www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
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In the South West? Free on Saturday morning? *Could* be free on Saturday morning?
Join a group of unashamed edugeeks at Brannel School in Cornwall as we talk all things curriculum, teacher development and building community.
Join a group of unashamed edugeeks at Brannel School in Cornwall as we talk all things curriculum, teacher development and building community.
Saturday's Inspiring the South West conference has an incredible line-up of speakers, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Cornwall. We're pleased to be welcoming @jonhutchinson.bsky.social @nickpointer.bsky.social @moremorrow.bsky.social @lucygambier.bsky.social & @dougobrien.bsky.social
February 27, 2025 at 3:55 PM
In the South West? Free on Saturday morning? *Could* be free on Saturday morning?
Join a group of unashamed edugeeks at Brannel School in Cornwall as we talk all things curriculum, teacher development and building community.
Join a group of unashamed edugeeks at Brannel School in Cornwall as we talk all things curriculum, teacher development and building community.
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Interesting national debate about literacy today: “I’m not against audiobooks. But an audiobook is unresponsive and implacable. There’s no possible exchange or rapport, however brilliantly read it is,” says Prof John Mullan: www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Ministers urged to add audiobooks to England’s new schools curriculum
Charity calls for move after poll finds ‘crisis’ levels of reading for pleasure and rise in 8- to 18-year-olds enjoying audio
www.theguardian.com
February 25, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Interesting national debate about literacy today: “I’m not against audiobooks. But an audiobook is unresponsive and implacable. There’s no possible exchange or rapport, however brilliantly read it is,” says Prof John Mullan: www.theguardian.com/education/20...
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Exciting news🤩 We're so pleased that three CELT primary academies have been selected for the breakfast club early adopters scheme. Carclaze, Luxulyan and Mount Charles will get early access to government funding to provide a healthy breakfast🥣 and supportive start to the day for pupils 🌞
February 25, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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At last! 🥰
Today has finally arrived! Pupils at Newquay Primary Academy gave their new school a big thumbs up on their first day👍
February 25, 2025 at 9:21 PM
At last! 🥰
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Attendance challenges are not just an English issue, they are not just a UK issue - they are an international issue. And we need to look internationally for answers.
An amazing bit of work here from @emmaseith.bsky.social plotting international attendance trends
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
An amazing bit of work here from @emmaseith.bsky.social plotting international attendance trends
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
How are schools tackling pupil absence around the world?
Declining attendance is a common, if not ubiquitous, problem for schools across the globe. Emma Seith explores the factors behind it and what schools are doing to get their students back in the classr...
www.tes.com
February 20, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Attendance challenges are not just an English issue, they are not just a UK issue - they are an international issue. And we need to look internationally for answers.
An amazing bit of work here from @emmaseith.bsky.social plotting international attendance trends
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
An amazing bit of work here from @emmaseith.bsky.social plotting international attendance trends
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
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Inspiring the South West conference, Sat 1 March
We're pleased to announce more speakers:
@lucygambier.bsky.social & @dougobrien.bsky.social will be leading the session 'Precision Curriculum, Meticulous Assessment'
Tickets: tinyurl.com/4vu2nrm9
We're pleased to announce more speakers:
@lucygambier.bsky.social & @dougobrien.bsky.social will be leading the session 'Precision Curriculum, Meticulous Assessment'
Tickets: tinyurl.com/4vu2nrm9
February 17, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Inspiring the South West conference, Sat 1 March
We're pleased to announce more speakers:
@lucygambier.bsky.social & @dougobrien.bsky.social will be leading the session 'Precision Curriculum, Meticulous Assessment'
Tickets: tinyurl.com/4vu2nrm9
We're pleased to announce more speakers:
@lucygambier.bsky.social & @dougobrien.bsky.social will be leading the session 'Precision Curriculum, Meticulous Assessment'
Tickets: tinyurl.com/4vu2nrm9
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It's #NAW2025
Meet our payroll team! Zara and Helen are both undertaking apprenticeships alongside their roles within the central team.
Helen said "It's increased my knowledge and confidence and I'm enjoying the more complex and higher-level aspects of a level 5 apprenticeship."
Meet our payroll team! Zara and Helen are both undertaking apprenticeships alongside their roles within the central team.
Helen said "It's increased my knowledge and confidence and I'm enjoying the more complex and higher-level aspects of a level 5 apprenticeship."
February 12, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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“There's a difference between specification and prescription. What we need to be doing is helping teachers become more specific about what they're doing"
👉How to improve a school - according to the research.
A fascinating chat with prof David Hopkins
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
👉How to improve a school - according to the research.
A fascinating chat with prof David Hopkins
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
How to improve a school - and put teachers at the heart of it
Too many school improvement strategies are top-down and disconnected from teaching, international research professor David Hopkins tells Helen Amass
www.tes.com
February 12, 2025 at 7:04 AM
“There's a difference between specification and prescription. What we need to be doing is helping teachers become more specific about what they're doing"
👉How to improve a school - according to the research.
A fascinating chat with prof David Hopkins
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
👉How to improve a school - according to the research.
A fascinating chat with prof David Hopkins
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
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Banning knives & limiting their sale will not solve the issue of youth violence. There are a growing number of guns in our cities! The only answer is the development of more caring & supportive communities, investment in youth work and a far more inclusive approach to education!
February 11, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Banning knives & limiting their sale will not solve the issue of youth violence. There are a growing number of guns in our cities! The only answer is the development of more caring & supportive communities, investment in youth work and a far more inclusive approach to education!
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Meet Andy Gasiorowski, who has successfully completing a Level 4 Cyber Security Technologist apprenticeship.
Andy studied for the qualification alongside his full-time role as IT Network Manager, which further enhances his expertise in cyber security, keeping our academies safe.
#NAW2025
Andy studied for the qualification alongside his full-time role as IT Network Manager, which further enhances his expertise in cyber security, keeping our academies safe.
#NAW2025
February 11, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Meet Andy Gasiorowski, who has successfully completing a Level 4 Cyber Security Technologist apprenticeship.
Andy studied for the qualification alongside his full-time role as IT Network Manager, which further enhances his expertise in cyber security, keeping our academies safe.
#NAW2025
Andy studied for the qualification alongside his full-time role as IT Network Manager, which further enhances his expertise in cyber security, keeping our academies safe.
#NAW2025
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“UK apprentices will not need maths or English qualifications”: big, important and hugely welcome step, recognising literacy and numeracy skills within apprenticeship qualifications, rather than the dire GCSE resit treadmill: www.ft.com/content/65ba...
UK apprentices will not need maths or English qualifications
New rules aim to plug skills gaps in key industries and drive economic growth
www.ft.com
February 11, 2025 at 8:22 AM
“UK apprentices will not need maths or English qualifications”: big, important and hugely welcome step, recognising literacy and numeracy skills within apprenticeship qualifications, rather than the dire GCSE resit treadmill: www.ft.com/content/65ba...
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Superb overview of the school system in the south-west region in England from @cerysturner.bsky.social
www.tes.com/magazine/lea...
www.tes.com/magazine/lea...
MAT Tracker regional deep dive: South West
Tes examines the outlook for the academies sector in the South West, as part of our MAT Tracker series delving into regional movements and trends
www.tes.com
January 17, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Superb overview of the school system in the south-west region in England from @cerysturner.bsky.social
www.tes.com/magazine/lea...
www.tes.com/magazine/lea...