School improvement team @BucksOxford. Consultant SEA @HFL_Education & @StAlbansDioEdu. SIAMS Inspector. Former Executive Headteacher. Organist. Own views.
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Changes to Free School Meals and the definition of 'Disadvantaged' - all is explained….
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The future place of #ReligiousEducation in the National Curriculum remains a key priority.
Following recent developments, NATRE and @RECouncil have published a further update on our position and ongoing discussions 👉🏼 natre.org.uk/news/new-update…
Scrap SPaG test and replace scaled SATs scores, report says schoolsweek.co.uk/scrap-spag…
EYFS: DfE on track to hit ‘school ready’ target as figures rise schoolsweek.co.uk/eyfs-dfe-o…
RE *will* form part of national curriculum after consensus reached
schoolsweek.co.uk/re-will-fo…
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Interesting case studies from this DfE research on belonging.
What struck me:
- Good lesson routines help absent pupils belong again
- Staff belonging comes first
- Belonging is mostly a byproduct, not itself a target.
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What do the DfE’s latest priorities mean for local partnerships?
Baroness Estelle Morris, Carole Bennett and Stephen Hall reflect on our briefing with Sir Kevan Collins in a new roundtable with @learnsheffield.
🎧 Listen now: buff.ly/eUfrSzV
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We’re hardwiring oracy into the revised National Curriculum, so speaking, listening, and communicating will light up every classroom.
Read @LucyMPowell's speech in full: gov.uk/government/speeches/e…
ALT Oracy to be given equal status to reading and writing - as a brand new strand of the English curriculum. A photograph shows a teenage boy and girl wearing school uniform speaking to a class of pupils.
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Updating your curriculum? Our Investigating Worldviews series has great resources including data infographics, case studies, Christian voices & more! Become a NATRE member today to access hundreds of classroom ready resources like these. Visit our website: natre.org.uk/mailing-categor…
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High-quality RE equips young people with the knowledge, understanding and skills to navigate an increasingly complex and diverse world. An essential part of a rich and balanced education for every young person.
#REmatters
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The Flourishing Young Leaders Award has launched in schools for the first time!
The FYLA equips young people with the confidence, skills and opportunities to lead with purpose, influence positive change, and help others flourish. We can't wait to see it in action.
Find out more: link.nse.org.uk/fyla
#FYLA #ChurchofEngland #YoungLeaders #Classof2040 #Flourishing #NationalSociety
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5 key lessons from research on schools where disadvantaged pupils beat national averages for reading and writing at the end of key stage 2
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An interesting session this morning hearing Kevan Collins thoughts and information on current changes, priorities and challenges in education.
This Friday: Sir Kevan Collins on the national picture.
Free for schools, settings and trusts in AEPA member partnerships. Joining details are with your local education partnership. 📨
📆 9 October
🕘 9am - 10am
Email [email protected] to find out about membership.
‘Buy a copy for your local school and pray they never need it.’ - Journeying Through Bereavement to Flourishing in Schools eD69.
@GroveEduc @GroveBooks @stalbansdioedu @StAlbansDMAT @RidgewayLP @oxford_dbe @ODSTschools @BucksOxford @HFL_Education
Delighted to see this latest addition to the @GroveBooks #Education series. Buy a copy for your local school and pray they never need it.
eD 69 Journeying Through Bereavement to Flourishing in Schools - Grove Books share.google/b2p2K3DkRARFsqu…
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Interested in our Community Impact Grants but not sure where to start? Join our webinar tomorrow, 7 October, 4–5pm, for help with your application!
Find out more:
reonline.org.uk/scholarships…
@NATREupdate @TeachersofRME @WASACRE @RECouncil @CSTvoice @NEUnion @NASUWT @NAHTnews
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✨ Updated for September 2026 ✨
Did you hear? We've refreshed the RE Statement of Entitlement with updated content and a brand-new look. This key document supports Church of England schools in ensuring every pupil receives high-quality Religious Education.
🔗 Download it at: link.nse.org.uk/re
#ReligiousEducation #ChurchOfEngland #FlourishingSchools #SIAMS
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📚 New FREE Short Course Series for Teachers and Educators
We’re launching a series of practical, research-informed short courses to support school staff with key areas of school improvement.
🔹 Behaviour & Attendance
🔹 Great Teaching
🔹 Safe & Effective Use of AI
🔹 SEND & Inclusion
Each course includes 4 online sessions, with sessions lasting either 45 minutes or 1 hour 45 minutes.
Missed a session? You’re still welcome to join the sessions that follow.
This project is funded by the Department for Education’s Regional Improvement for Standards and Excellence (RISE) programme.
Explore the courses and book your place: shorturl.at/IF9ri
#schoolimprovement #RISE #educators
England school inspections to be overhauled again after barrage of complaints
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