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NEWS: Schools Urged to Prioritise Wellbeing Over Grades
As reported by The Guardian, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson calls for a shift from academic obsession to fostering wellbeing and keep reading
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NEWS: School Absence Rates Drop Slightly This Year
As reported by The Independent, unauthorised absences in England fell from 2.1% to 2.0% this September, as higher fines aim keep reading
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NEWS: Schools to Face New Post-Covid Assessments
As reported by The Guardian, Ofsted reforms will focus on attendance, behaviour, and support for vulnerable children in a new, more keep reading
Management & HR
Attendance dynamics: A comparative analysis
As schools welcomed students back this year, the government’s renewed focus on attendance brought challenges and changes for school business keep reading
ICT Matters
New MAT report responds to House of Lords call for EdTech impact evidence
On 23 November 2023, a debate was raised in the House of Lords asking the government what assessment they have keep reading
News
NEWS: Heads urge transport review amidst attendance woes
As reported by BBC News, headteachers call for a re-evaluation of the three-mile rule for school transport costs, citing its keep reading
Management & HR
Navigating the world of Occupational Health referrals
The management of Occupational Health referrals can be a complex and sensitive task. With various providers providing different levels of keep reading
News
Attendance hubs launched to boost school attendance
As reported by DfE, as the government unveils vigorous measures to enhance school attendance, over a million children stand to benefit keep reading
News
Boosting sports to curb school absences
As reported by BBC News, with over 20% of English children persistently absent from school, a Centre for Social Justice report calls keep reading
Compliance & Resources
Fostering a sense of belonging: Insights from Ofsted Chief
Amanda Spielman, Ofsted Chief, offers an examination of the multifaceted aspects contributing to a sense of belonging in schools, providing keep reading