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Our Schools Blog brings you the latest insights and developments from the education industry. As well as expert analysis and advice, you’ll also find product demos and developments from our team. From the latest recruitment trends to staff training and retention, here you’ll find a range of useful information to help make your job easier.
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    Upskirting: What you need to know

    In this blog, we discuss the definition of upskirting, the upskirting laws that came into effect in 2019 and how conversations around consent and sexual harassment can prevent Upskirting.
    25 Sep 24
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    Tes SEND Show 2024

    Join us on the 11 & 12 October 2024 for the Tes SEND Show 2024. Returning to the award-winning Business Design Centre, this event promises two days of inspiration, collaboration, and groundbreaking solutions, all designed to elevate discussions surrounding special educational needs (SEND) to unprecedented levels.
    23 Sep 24
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    Behaviour: What UK educators could expect this year

    What might education staff face this year when it comes to behaviour? We take a look ahead at some of the challenges educators may face, the best practices already happening in schools and offer some of our own support.
    04 Sep 24
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    Raising awareness of child-on-child abuse

    Recent concerns about widespread sexual violence and harassment among children highlight the urgent need for schools to adopt a zero-tolerance policy and a supportive approach. Two-thirds of girls and young women have experienced sexual harassment in school, underscoring the importance of addressing and preventing such behaviour to ensure a safe environment for all students.
    08 Aug 24
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    What does an SEN file look like?

    There are two uses of the phrase SEN file.

    The first refers to the file that contains all a child’s information about their SEN and provisions in place. The second is the file kept by a SENCO ready for an OFSTED (or other) visit.
    31 Jul 24
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    Interventions (or Provisions)

    Back when I started provision mapping (which feels like a century ago) I had a lovely collection of sticky sheets with the relevant information that would get duly moved around a board in my office as required.
    29 Jul 24
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    5 Steps to Effective Interventions

    The term ‘intervention’ is often used to describe a short-term, focused teaching programme with specific intended outcomes aimed at individuals or small groups of pupils with particular needs. Interventions are provided in addition to high quality teaching in the classroom and are likely to be an essential part of the additional provision you offer pupils with SEND. There are a number of structured intervention programmes available that aim to support and develop pupils’ key skills. Some can make a real difference to pupil outcomes, others can be costly, time-consuming and not as effective, so it is important to consider decisions carefully when making strategic choices. Try following these 5 steps to ensure effective intervention planning:
    29 Jul 24
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