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Improving learner outcomes won’t just happen instantly. It can take time, dedication and a nurturing process to understand the needs and learning styles of pupils. To truly unlock learner potential, we must take a holistic approach and implement a supportive learning structure so they can thrive.
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Fostering a positive learning environment that drives engagement and supports well-being can be difficult, especially if there are other challenges surrounding the school. There could be limited time to focus on this aspect due to behavioural incidents or other areas that require more attention.
However, we must recognise the importance of creating a learning environment where a child will want to attend in the first place. If children are to fulfil their educational potential, we must provide a space where they feel safe and secure.
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Forming meaningful relationships with parents to help drive the potential of their children can be a tricky route to navigate at times. Schools can find it challenging to form a bond and engage with parents which can leave children in a vulnerable position in terms of their attendance, behaviour and engagement.
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Finding a suitable solution for vulnerable children can be a difficult route to navigate on some occasions. Certain barriers can prevent them from engaging with their education, but what if there were strategies or methods you could implement to help foster a positive learning environment and drive engagement?
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The education sector has recently had to manage the relationships between parents, students and teachers and find solutions that suit all involved. Broken-down relationships and irreparable trust have resulted in children having poorer educational experiences and outcomes. How can we support them, their behaviour, their attendance and their educational journeys?
EDClass spoke to Sarah Johnson, Director of Phoenix Education Consultancy and President of PRUsAP to discuss strategies we can implement to improve solutions. Sarah creates content and resources for children and teachers and works on school improvement and student support in terms of emotionally based school avoidance, anxiety and other medical needs. She has also written several books including – ‘Behaving Together in the Classroom A Teacher’s Guide to Nurturing Behaviour’.
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Reading time: 4 minutesParents are a child’s first and most important teachers. When parents...
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The length of half-term weeks in UK education has been a topic of debate for many years. Some people believe that the current system, which sees half-terms last for one week, is either too short or just outright disruptive to engagement. There is the argument that it does not give pupils enough time to rest and recharge and that it can hinder their academic and personal development.
Others argue that the current system is fine and that making half-terms longer could disrupt the school year, lead to further loss of learning and convolute completing the curriculum effectively. Attendance rates are already a concern and further breaks in learning could disrupt matters even more. According to government statistics:
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Online learning has become increasingly popular in recent years, and for good reason. It offers several advantages over traditional face-to-face learning, such as flexibility, convenience, and affordability. However, one of the challenges of online learning is keeping students engaged.
Ofsted has highlighted how high-quality education should be provided if children are to fulfil their true potential. The school inspection handbook states:
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Alternative provisions can be beneficial when the right support is in place. An engaging curriculum is imperative to encourage reluctant learners to reignite their enthusiasm for education.
What does an engaging curriculum entail? Following guidance, the curriculum should encompass a broad and balanced with sequenced lessons for students. Ofsted’s school inspection handbook outlines how inspectors will consider:
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The ability to deliver an engaging and informative curriculum can be achieved through several methods. With increasing popularity, online learning can provide instrumental impacts on a child’s learning and personal development.
Asynchronous learning has allowed online learning to be the perfect solution to many students’ problems. However, the curriculum they are learning must be relevant, specific and overall engaging for them. In addition to this, support needs to be given from expert and qualified teachers who care for well-being and academic development.
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