SecEd
SecEd Issue 406: Thursday, February 26
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At the chalkface: Are you mediocre?
Good will be just good which will be the average, or less, which will not be good enough because average will no longer be good …
Justifying your Pupil Premium spending decisions
It is essential that schools are able to justify their decisions over how to spend the Pupil Premium when inspectors come calling. Daniel Sobel offers some simple, yet effective approaches.
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Justifying your Pupil Premium spending decisions
It is essential that schools are able to justify their decisions over how to spend the Pupil Premium when inspectors come callin…
Daniel Sobel,26th Feb 2015
Case study: The Success Squad
A project that trains support staff to take on a mentoring role has helped to boost the performance of borderline students in bo…
Teaching Leaders,26th Feb 2015
Research-engaged schools – a self-review tool
Knowing where to start when creating a research-engaged school is difficult. Getting an understanding of what’s involved and rec…
26th Feb 2015
A strategic framework for governors
Setting the strategic direction of a school is one of the governing body’s core functions, but it can be challenging for some. E…
26th Feb 2015
Twelve apps for education
Apps are increasingly being used in the secondary classroom. Justin Smith highlights 12 curriculum-aligned apps for key stages 3…
26th Feb 2015
Reducing your exams budget
Millions of pounds are spent every year on running examinations. However, Jugjit Chima says it is possible for schools to save m…
Jugjit Chima,26th Feb 2015
Driving school food take-up
Jo Wild reports on a government-funded project offering support to boost school meal take-up.
26th Feb 2015
Education Show 2015: Are you Birmingham-bound?
Once again this year, from March 19 to 21, educators will come together in Birmingham for the three-day Education Show. We take …
26th Feb 2015
The foundations of student achievement
When students achieve, it is down to logical patterns of cause and effect, says Matt Bromley. He identifies the traits that high…
Matt Bromley,5th Feb 2015
Mental health: Spotting the signs...
Continuing her series on mental health, Dr Stephanie Thornton discusses how teachers and support staff on the frontline can reco…
Dr Stephanie Thornton,5th Feb 2015
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ChildLine sees spike in mental health calls
Mental health difficulties dominate the list of the most common issues about which children contacted ChildLine during 2013/14.
Pete Henshaw,26th Feb 2015
Support programme targets end to new cases of female genital mutilation by 2030
A national programme is aiming to bring about an end to new cases of female genital mutilation (FGM) by 2030.
26th Feb 2015
At a glance headlines: February 26, 2015
More funding for disability sport, the chance to take part in Rugby World Cup 2015 ceremonies and a range of new resources are a…
26th Feb 2015
Scottish councils attack ‘harsh regime’ on teacher numbers
Scottish councils are in a stand-off with the government over teacher numbers, saying they risk losing millions of pounds in fun…
Sam Phipps,26th Feb 2015
‘Bitter disappointment’ at Workload Challenge response
The government’s response to the Workload Challenge earlier this month has left education unions disappointed.
26th Feb 2015
MPs outline key recommendations to transform PSHE and SRE in schools
A call by MPs for PSHE and SRE to become statutory subjects made national headlines last week, but their inquiry also made a num…
Pete Henshaw,26th Feb 2015
Annual school uniform costs reach £316 per secondary pupil
Campaigners call for a cap on ‘rip-off’ uniform costs as specialist suppliers, high prices and having to buy numerous garments m…
Pete Henshaw,26th Feb 2015
Charity urges government to change the law to protect abused 16 and 17-year-olds
Teenagers aged 16 and 17 are more likely to be abused or neglected than any other age group, but are given the least protection,…
26th Feb 2015
Teachers to shape new curriculum
Wales’ education minister has called on teachers to work with the government to develop the new curriculum.
Moira Sharkey,26th Feb 2015
Teachers are confident, but pupils still know more...
It is widely accepted that children get to grips with technology faster than adults. Teachers clearly agree. A survey has found …