NEWS
New education white paper – will it be met?
Reading time: 3 minutes
The recent release of the ‘Opportunity for all’ schools white paper has raised some queries and its benefits. Let’s discuss.
BEHAVIOUR
Exclusions: what can be done to help?
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Exclusions can lead to several ramifications for both pupils and schools. What alternatives or solutions can be offered to help support them?
Schools have recently adopted a zero-stance policy on certain behaviours resulting in students becoming isolated from their peers. Some of the main reasons why students become excluded include:
- Violence or aggressive behaviour
- Bullying
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
- Drugs
- Criminal activity
- Defiance and disobedience
CURRICULUM
How can we make LGBTQ+ students feel safer in education?
Reading time: 4 minutes
In the past 20 years or so, we’ve become more and more aware of the different types of identities in the LGBTQ community, how can we make them feel safer in education?
STEM
Educational Games can provide great benefits
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Educational games have the potential to help a child develop their learning skills.
SCHOOL MANAGEMENT
Mental health issues in education – time to improve
Reading time: 5 minutes
Mental health concerns within education have increased over the past few years. Concerning the recent SEND review and alternative provisions, what can be done to improve the situation and the negative stigma that surrounds certain APs?
3 main concerns that the SEND review highlighted are that children are making inadequate progress, families are dissatisfied with the situation and financially the situation isn’t sustainable.
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT
Why Early Intervention is Necessary in Schools
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The recent SEND review has highlighted how intervention within schools needs addressing. Can primary schools and parental involvement help support early intervention?
The government has announced an additional £1 billion of investment in 2022-23, but the review has stated:
“Whilst future funding will need to take account of the increasing prevalence of children and young people with the most complex needs, this needs to be balanced with targeting spending more at strengthening early intervention.”
