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Monday

9th May 2022

Why it’s time to rethink Sats
It’s time to radically rethink the system of primary assessment and trust schools to measure progress for themselves, says headteacher Kulvarn Atwal
Why it's time to rethink Sats

Friday

6th May 2022

Is it time to get rid of the term ‘dyslexia’?
Literacy difficulties in children are a common occurrence. But when does poor reading become dyslexia – and does dyslexia even exist? John Morgan finds out more
Dyslexia

Thursday

5th May 2022

Why don’t the effects of interventions last?
The phenomenon of ‘fade-out’ – when the benefits of intervention fail to persist – is common in education research. But, as Christian Bokhove finds, this isn’t a reason to be discouraged
Why don’t the effects of interventions last?

Saturday

30th Apr 2022

How to tackle ‘micro-aggressions’ in your school
The link between racism and poor mental health is clear, says the Anna Freud Centre’s Natalie Merrett, as she explains how schools can tackle ‘micro-aggressions’ and protect students’ wellbeing
Mental, Health, Balmer

Friday

29th Apr 2022

Streaming: what does the evidence say?
The pandemic prompted some schools to stream pupils by attainment in the hopes of better supporting those who were struggling. But does the practice work? Chris Parr looks at the evidence
Streaming, evidence, groups

Thursday

28th Apr 2022

Numberless word problems: why and how to use them
All too often, pupils skim-read a mathematical word problem and come to the wrong conclusion: here, experts explain why removing the numbers could boost their understanding
Numberless, word, problems, numbers

Tuesday

26th Apr 2022

Head to head: Does underlining really matter?
Does underlining really make a difference in maintaining standards of neatness and behaviour? Here, two teachers share their opinions
Head, underlining

Tuesday

12th Apr 2022

The key to school improvement? It’s all about relationships
For schools to be able to establish a whole-child approach to learning in the face of mounting pressures, the government needs to enact eight things, writes Margaret Mulholland
goverance, relationships

Thursday

7th Apr 2022

Autism: 5 adjustments needed in your classroom
As research shows that neurodivergent students are more likely to experience regular pain, expert Jane Green explains what additional support needs to be put in place
Neurodiversity, hypermobile

Monday

4th Apr 2022

Is it time to ditch classroom displays?
Do classroom displays lead to any discernible benefits for our pupils or do they distract them from learning? Alex Quigley looks at the research
Classroom, displays, distraction

Tuesday

29th Mar 2022

White Paper: Why the evidence doesn’t stack up
The Schools White Paper reads like a less effective school improvement plan, says Megan Dixon: lots of actions, but no clear evaluation strategy
Evidence, Stacked

Monday

28th Mar 2022

White Paper: key points for teaching and learning leads
What does today’s Schools White Paper mean for teaching and learning and pastoral care? Here’s what you need to know
Schools White Paper: key points for teaching and learning leads