The attendance mentoring initiative is proving effective in tackling post-Covid school absence and is to be expanded to more areas across the country.
Lazy headlines about teacher lie-ins show how much flexible working is misunderstood. Neil Renton considers five approaches and urges schools to begin experimenting if they want to hold onto their...
It may not seem like the new government’s education agenda is focused on bullying, but a number of policies have the potential to help schools drive forward their anti-bullying work. Martha Evans...
In this five-part series, Matt Bromley takes a practical look at how schools can avoid exacerbating inequity. In part five he considers how we can engage with our parent community and ensure they feel...
As the number of young people going to A&E with mental health problems rises, a study has spelt out the postcode lottery of early support that exists across the country.
In this five-part series, Matt Bromley takes a practical look at what schools can do avoid exacerbating inequity. In part four he considers how we can create a whole-school culture of good behaviour,...
Almost half of secondary school teachers are expecting behaviour to be worse this academic year, with many blaming social media and a lack of boundaries at home.
Attendance is everyone’s responsibility according to the recent statutory guidance and it continues to be a core focus for schools this year. Headteacher Josephine Smith provides a practical...
Continuing his focus on attendance as part of his series on equity in schools, Matt Bromley considers a three-pronged approach to reducing absence and offers self-evaluation questions to help you...
Financial pressures, inclusive education, and addressing the school attendance crisis have been revealed as the top priorities for school trusts in the year ahead.
