Procurement
One-in-five schools set up food banks during pandemic
One–in-five UK schools have set up a food bank since the start of the pandemic to support struggling local families, keep reading
Month: April 2021
Blog
What is the root cause of the disparity in England’s educational outcomes?
Alex Mistlin explains why geography, not race, explains the disadvantage gap CREDIT: This is an edited version of an article keep reading
Leadership
2021: a new hope
It’s time for school business leaders to look beyond the wearying pandemic restrictions and plot a more optimistic course in keep reading
Money Talks
‘Inadequate funding’ is school COVID risk, says NASUWT
As reported by BBC news, lack of “adequate” funding for schools in England during the pandemic is placing staff and keep reading
Live it
How to declutter even when you’re feeling down
With help from a decluttering expert, we explore tips for tackling mess when you’re going through a difficult time CREDIT: keep reading
Blog
Sir Kevan Collins: recovery plan must not widen attainment gap
Sir Kevan Collins, education recovery commissioner, discusses how schools can recover post-pandemic CREDIT: This is an edited version of an keep reading
Compliance & Resources
Guidance for school transport
The Department for Education (DfE) has updated it’s guidance on transport to schools and colleges for the 2020 to 2021 keep reading
Management & HR
Being an approachable leader
Anglo American CEO Mark Cutifani has 100,000 employees, and he encourages all of them to email him – it’s what keep reading
Progression
Fear of failure
Laura Williams, of L J Business Consultancy Ltd, on how to stop letting the fear of failure hold you back keep reading
News
Everyone’s Invited: schools abuse helpline and review launched
As reported by BBC news, a helpline and immediate review into sexual abuse in schools have been set up by keep reading