Book: Imperfect Leadership by @Steve_Munby via @CrownHousePub
Supported by Crown House Publishing Anyone placed into a leadership role has great responsibility thrust upon them. Some leaders shine to the challenge and make things happen, whereas others are not...
View ArticleChanges to the inspection of schools in England announced
In time for the new school year, Ofsted – the school inspection agency in England – has today announced changes to the framework for inspections, claiming: “It is not just about exam results”....
View ArticleNew school year = new policy announcements
A raft of new measures to help struggling schools, tackle underperformance and ensure standards continue to rise have been unveiled by Education Secretary of England Gavin Williamson. Outstanding...
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Assessing the ‘Mastery Curriculum’ without levels by @Mr_Gillett
The end of National Curriculum levels at KS3 was an opportunity to step away from talking about what level a student is currently on, and instead focusing on how a student can learn and develop....
View ArticleThe problem with mocks
I have just finished marking my mocks. It is a bit depressing if I am honest. It would seem very little of my teaching or advice about the exams has stuck. It is ok, I tell myself. This is a...
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Book: The School Fundraising Handbook by @MsLindsMarsh2 via @CrownHousePub
Review and ratings independently compiled by Colin Hill, Supported by Crown House Publishing It is clear that the cuts in educational budgets have had an impact on schools, with added costs and...
View ArticleBook: Shifting Sands by @GaryBCU via @CriticalPub
The complexities of primary school teaching are often underrated by policy-makers, the public and parents. In his book, Gary Pykitt looks at how primary school teachers (within England) need to put...
View ArticleFree period products for all schools and colleges in England
The new scheme is set to give pupils easy access to period products at school or college, helping to break down stigmas and ensure no young person’s education is disrupted by their period. From Monday...
View ArticleBook: A Curriculum of Hope by @DebraKidd via @CrownHousePub
Review and ratings independently compiled by Colin Hill, Supported by Crown House Publishing It has been claimed that the emphasis on academic education is alienating a generation of children and that...
View ArticleSpecial school pupils ‘treated differently’, following the removal of...
Following the recent withdrawal of standardised assessments, children with intellectual disabilities at special schools in the UK are again being treated differently to children at mainstream schools,...
View ArticleGrowing gap in children’s socio-emotional skills
The gap between children with the highest and lowest socio-emotional skills has increased over the past three decades, and the socio-economic status of mothers is a significant contributing factor,...
View ArticleSchool and college re-open plans for England published
Current restrictions on group sizes will be lifted to allow schools, colleges and nurseries to fully reopen to all children and young people, as Covid-19 infection rates continue to fall. Covid-19...
View ArticleUK Ministers move to prevent oncoming results storm
Ministers in London move to address concerns about how GCSE and A-Level results have been awarded.The move is in response to the u-turn announced in Scotland, that unfairly reduced results for pupils...
View ArticleUpdated guidance on relationships, sex and health curriculum issued for...
New guidance issued for England schools supporting the teaching of relationships, sex and health curriculum.All pupils should receive teaching on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT)...
View ArticleTeachers among happiest professionals
The wellbeing and mental health of teachers in England is similar to those in other professions and teachers are less likely to report feelings of ‘low self-worth’, according to new research from...
View ArticleWhat works well in remote learning? 7 tips from the inspectors!
Amid the Coronavirus pandemic with schools and colleges closing their doors in many societies, the education inspectorate of England has shared – what they think – is some useful advice for leaders...
View ArticleTesting of primary school pupils promotes culture of division
A fear of poor SATs results is driving headteachers to separate pupils by ability despite the impact on children’s self-esteem and confidence, according to a study by researchers from UCL published in...
View ArticleReligious Education research review – @OfstedNews publishes guide for a...
The latest review draws on our education inspection framework (EIF) and other religious education (RE) literature to identify what contributes to high-quality RE curriculum, assessment, pedagogy and...
View ArticleBook: Obstetrics for Schools by @RMacfarlaneEdu via @CrownHousePub
Supported by Crown House Publishing Sometimes a book will land on the desks of the UKEd team sparking curiosity, and although we know not to judge a book by its cover, the title of this book caught a...
View ArticleMathematics research review – @OfstedNews publishes guide for a high-quality...
The review draws on Ofsted’s (England’s inspection regime) education inspection framework (EIF) and other literature to identify factors that can contribute to a high-quality maths curriculum,...
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