Selection at 11 – a very English debate 4 December 2014 The public debate over academic selection at 11 has once again ignited. Professor Chris Husbands wonders why, when all the evidence argues against this approach to education.
Making time for our mental health 4 December 2014 Thousands of teenagers took part in last month’s Make Time in November mental health campaign, supported by SecEd. We look at how one school worked with students and how the national campaign is to develop from here.
The SEN Code of Practice explained 4 December 2014 Schools are still getting to grips with the implications of the SEN reforms and the new SEN Code of Practice. We asked inclusion expert Daniel Sobel to summarise the key changes.
Are you heading to Bett 2015? 4 December 2014 SecEd's annual Bett Show Guide is out, offering 32 pages of preview information to help you prepare for the world's largest educational technology event.
Growth Mindset: Changing your culture 4 December 2014 The work to adopt growth mindset strategies and approaches at Hanham Woods Academy continues. Surface cultures have changed, and the focus is now on deep culture change. Rebecca Tushingham explains.
Case study: Simplifying data use 4 December 2014 Matthew Stevenson has transformed the way his school presents data through the creation of the ‘Scorecard’. He outlines the key principles behind his approach.
School vehicle safety 4 December 2014 Many schools have mini-buses and other school vehicles that must be kept compliant. Nickie Brooks looks at some of the key regulations and legislation.
More foundations of effective teaching 4 December 2014 Continuing his series on the basics of effective teaching, Matt Bromley discusses how to create good routines and habits to ensure that everyday classroom tasks run smoothly and efficiently.
NQT Special Edition: November 2014 4 December 2014 SecEd's bi-annual NQT special edition offers eight pages of best practice and advisory articles aimed at supporting NQTs and young teachers.
NQT Special: Advice from the second year 27 November 2014 Last year, Sarah Viccars, wrote a weekly diary for SecEd, chronicling her year as an NQT. Now in her second year of teaching, we asked her to offer some words of advice to this year’s NQTs as they approach Christmas.
NQT Special: The four reasons for poor behaviour and how to tackle them 27 November 2014 Dreikurs’ Theory divides misbehaviour into four distinct types and offers a simple approach to managing each one. Nadine Pittam looks at the clear implications for teachers.
Teaching pupils with ADHD 27 November 2014 Dr Tony Lloyd offers advice on how to improve learning and achievement for pupils with ADHD.
NQT Special: Tips to tackle low-level disruption 27 November 2014 Low-level disruption can often be one of the mot difficult classroom challenges to handle. Dorothy Lepkowska seeks some advice on behalf of NQTs.
NQT Special: Making the most of your CPD 27 November 2014 Mentoring, observation, INSET and external courses will form the backbone of your CPD during your NQT year. David Weston advises on how to make the most of these opportunities.
NQT Special: Challenges of the chalkface 27 November 2014 There are a range of challenges that NQTs can face in their first year at the chalkface. Julian Stanley offers some coping strategies.
NQT Special: Protecting your rights as an NQT 27 November 2014 New teachers have a wide range of entitlements to help them as they find their feet in this challenging profession. Chris Keates asks if you are receiving all the rights that you are entitled to as an NQT.
NQT Special: Don’t Change the Light Bulbs 27 November 2014 A new book has brought together a wealth of teaching guidance and tips. Emma Lee-Potter looks at some of the advice for NQTs and speaks to its curator about how new teachers can thrive during their first year.
NQT Special: Looking for leadership responsibility? 27 November 2014 Many NQTs will already be thinking about their career paths. Jeanette Smart offers some advice about taking on leadership responsibilities.
Tackling LGBT prejudice 27 November 2014 Corelli College is a Stonewall Champion school and has worked hard to tackle homophobia and prejudice. Sharron Humphrey offers her advice to other schools.
NQT Special: What do high expectations actually look like? 27 November 2014 The Pygmalion Effect dictates that the higher your expectations of your students, the better they will perform – but what do ‘high expectations’ actually look like in practice? Matt Bromley advises.
How do you define the role of a school business manager? 27 November 2014 The role of the school business manager is still a varied one, with the position taking many different forms in different schools. Kate Gilliford looks at some current trends.
Are you joining the Make Time for mental health campaign this month? 20 November 2014 This month, 300 secondary schools across England have committed to Make Time in November – an initiative to end mental health stigma and discrimination in schools, led by the campaigning mental health body Time to Change and supported by SecEd.
Case study: Effective inclusion 20 November 2014 Continuing our focus on Nasen’s Outstanding Schools, we hear from the staff of Swanwick Hall School, which has not excluded a child for four years, about their whole-school, inclusive approach to supporting learners.
ADHD and the new SEN Code 20 November 2014 The new SEN Code of Practice has wide-ranging implications, but what does it mean for children with ADHD? Dr Tony Lloyd explains.
Hurdling the attainment gap 20 November 2014 With a look at the key role that physical exercise can play. Karen Sullivan continues her focus on strategies to help you close the attainment gap.
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