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Last updated: October 2023
2023 key stage 1: assessment and reporting arrangements (ARA)Statutory guidance for assessing and reporting the national curriculum at key stage 1 (KS1) in the 2022 to 2023 academic year. 2023 key stage 2: assessment and reporting arrangements...
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Last updated: December 2023
If your school has just started to focus on race equality, we recommend the following steps:Step 1 Nominate a senior member of staff and a governor to be the race and diversity leads for your school.Step 2 Share the ‘What does the...
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Last updated: February 2025
All claims need to be submitted to Schools HR, FAO: Jackie Bourchier, by Friday 28 February 2025, in order to be processed and paid by the end of the financial year.Where schools have staff who have been signed off sick upto 31 March 2025...
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Last updated: February 2025
Choose from the followingAssessment and moderationLocal exemplification materials, conference and guidance documents and links to national guidance.CurriculumEarly years, primary and secondary curriculum and assessment and curriculum subjects....
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Last updated: February 2025
In a well-managed school, the headteacher and governing board work in close partnership.The three key roles of the governing board are to:Ensure clarity of vision, ethos and strategic directionHold the headteacher to account for the educational...
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Last updated: April 2025
Schools must have effective systems in place to manage trees on their sites, particularly those in areas frequently accessed by pupils, staff and the public.Tree surveys should be carried out at least once every two years.Tree surveysSchools have 3...
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Last updated: January 2025
Message from MadhuWelcome to a New School Year! I hope you all had a fantastic summer break and that the new term is off to a smooth start.Exciting news - Did you know that 82% of SENCOs are now part of the Senior Leadership Team? That's a 22%...
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Last updated: June 2022
Aim: to ensure that the composition of staff holding leadership positions within the school or setting reflects the ethnic composition of the pupil populationAn initial starting point is to carry out a review of the ethnic composition of people in...
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Last updated: February 2025
Learning support staff work with teachers in the classroom helping pupils progress with their learning. No mandatory qualifications are required for some levels of teaching assistant positions.However, experience and professional attributes are...
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Last updated: February 2025
Pupil support staff are responsible for the welfare of pupils during break, lunchtime and outside school hours.This group also includes those who assist pupils with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.All school support staff can access a...