What does effective governance look like in schools? In this three-part series, Matt Bromley sets out some principles for effective governance processes and structures. In part three he considers the...
Parent disengagement with education is driving a “significant increase” in unauthorised pupil absence, which in turn is adding notably to teachers’ workload.
What does effective governance look like in schools? In this three-part series, Matt Bromley sets out some principles for effective governance processes and structures. In part two he considers the...
If we want to crack the attendance problem, we need to forget about silent corridors and plan ways of building a sense of belonging into the fabric of the school. Jean Gross calls this creating the...
Teenagers who lost access to their youth club due to government austerity measures performed worse in their GCSEs and were more likely to engage in criminal activity.
Young carers aged 11 to 16 are more than twice as likely to be persistently absent, twice as likely to be suspended from school, and less likely to achieve a Grade 5 in English and maths GCSE.
Almost a quarter of pupils report being frequently bullied with those with SEND or living in poverty at increased risk.
Effective teacher-tutor partnerships, where teachers and tutors work collaboratively, can improve access to tutoring interventions and boost outcomes for students who need support. Julia Silver...
Winter can be incredibly difficult for families living in poverty. Sean Harris considers how schools can understand the impact of seasonal hardship and what they can do to support children and...
Children do not necessarily fit easily into categories, especially those who have additional needs. Sara Alston considers how we decide which students need to be on the SEN register and which do not
