Sadly, for some children, the onset of Christmas festivities can add to the challenges they experience in school. Read more
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With measures to contain Covid-19 accelerating, and the government announcing last night that schools will be closed for an extended period, there is understandable concern for many adoptive families. Here are our top tips for preparing for a school shut down. Read more
The Education Committee’s report on its review of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision does not pull its punches: Released on October 23rd, the report blames two over-arching factors: a funding shortage and poor administration of the 2014 reforms across schools, local authorities and Government Read more
Based on a review of the available evidence and input from education practitioners, a new report from the Education Endowment Foundation provides six, evidence-based recommendations for improving behaviour in schools. Read more
The new Draft Curriculum for Wales has been heralded as a “big culture change” by the education minister in Wales. Read more
April is the month in which Pupil Premium Plus funding starts winging its way towards schools, local authorities and virtual schools across England. But what is this funding for, and how can it be put to good use? Read more
I’ll never forget the panic that engulfed me - just days after starting work as a secondary school teacher - when one of my Year 8 pupils, suddenly climbed out of the classroom window mid-lesson, and scarpered off across the field. Read more
If you are in the process of applying for a school place for your adopted child next September, you may already be aware that previously looked after children have priority admissions status in England. But what does this mean in practice? Read more
Guest blog: Become and Voices from Care Cymru spoke to teachers from England and Wales to find out about their experiences of teaching students in care. Read more
In the week that schools in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will open their doors to welcome students back for the start of a new year, tens of thousands of children will be staying at home. Read more