If we are to convert the causes of disadvantage for students into tangible classroom consequences that have high impact we need to move from a label-led to a learner-led approach. Matt Bromley...
Learners using English as an additional language can often arrive later in secondary education – especially refugees and asylum-seekers. Sarah Moodie discusses how schools, and teachers, can welcome...
As official figures show slow but steady progress on school absence, a research study has sought to identify ‘what works’ in re-engaging and supporting absent students. Pete Henshaw takes a look
New research shows that half of schools regularly use artificial intelligence but that many are putting pupil data and biometric information at risk. Data protection expert Claire Archibald describes...
After Ofsted inspection this year, Josephine Smith’s school was judged ‘outstanding’ in all categories. Across five articles and five categories, she sets out the steps her team took to achieve this....
SecEd's 17th National Pupil Premium Conference on March 28 is to open with an A-B-C guide to tackling the consequences disadvantage in schools.
A burgeoning complaints culture on top of on-going school attendance challenges has left headteachers feeling “under siege”, it was warned this week.
Since September, one in five teachers say they have seen more children turning up to school too hungry to learn.
The designated safeguarding lead is a high pressure role that can take its toll on staff. It is vital, therefore, that they are supported to fulfil their duties effectively. Sara Alston considers how...
No matter what strategies we adopt to reduce absenteeism, it will involve a focus on parental engagement. Paul Jenkins offers ideas and advice for schools looking to boost student attendance
