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Introducing our new Literacy Programme partner Achieve3000
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Sutton Trust, the leading social mobility charity, urges schools to implement targeted attainment improvement programmes for disadvantaged white British pupils.
Their latest report - titled Class Differences: ethnicity and disadvantage - found that white British boys eligible for Free School Meals have now been either the lowest or second lowest performing ethnic group every year for a decade.
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| STA deemed “broadly” fit for purpose, despite “lack of strategy and oversight” |
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A new review into the Standards and Testing Agency (STA) found a lack of “end-to-end strategy”, data and oversight, as well as a “defensive and silo culture”. This follows two security breaches – one in 2015 when a KS1 test was cancelled after spelling guidance was published online containing text words, and another in 2016 when the KS2 SPAG test was mistakenly uploaded online.
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| Grammar schools will have to demonstrate how they’ll improve the “social mix” |
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“Strict conditions” will be implemented to increase the number of pupils from poor backgrounds in selective schools and they will apply to new and existing grammar schools. Nick Gibb, the Schools Minister, told MPs in the Education Select Committee that selection will be possible only if schools improve access to disadvantaged pupils.
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| Northern primary schools are least likely to be coasting |
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Only 22 primary schools in the North (2.1% out of a total of 1,054) were found to be coasting after the release of provisional 2016 school performance results, according to the DfE. This is below the national average of 3.5% and the lowest percentage across the whole of England, followed by 2.7% in Lancashire & West Yorkshire, where 65 primary schools out of a total of 2,411 were listed.
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8 most important findings from the DfE academies finance report
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The Education Select Committee has published a “dry run” of how the Department for Education plans to report finances in the academy sector.
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Tutor-proof 11-plus test is 'holy grail', says schools minister
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A tutor-proof 11-plus test to determine whether a pupil should gain admission to grammar school does not yet exist and, according to Nick Gibb, remains “the holy grail” of selective education.
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Bright Tribe investigation reveals chain breached rules
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An investigation into the Bright Tribe trust found nearly 80% of their trustees had related-party transactions.
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Government urged to make mental health teaching in schools as important as literacy & numeracy
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A new report reveals a lack of connection between the education system and the child and adolescent mental health system and calls for a new framework for schools that would put mental health teaching at the top of the agenda.
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New research and leading educationalists call for schools to take speaking seriously
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A coalition of educationalists, schools and academics are calling for a much greater emphasis on teaching all children and young people spoken communication skills, to improve social mobility, employability, achievement and well-being.
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Ofsted chief warns schools over use of 'alternative provision' for challenging pupils
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Sir Michael Wilshaw said he did not oppose the use of alternative provision – often available to pupils who are on the verge of being excluded – but called on schools to “take ownership” of it.
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Apprenticeships 'must address distinct needs of teens'
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The Institute for Public Policy Research wants lower level apprenticeships replaced by a pre-apprenticeship programme addressing 16- to 18-year-olds' "distinct needs".
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Accelerate Literacy Skills For ANY Cohort In Key Stages 2-5
Achieve3000 is the leading web-based literacy programme proven to accelerate literacy skills in Primary, Secondary and Further Education.
By providing differentiated, engaging non-fiction topics as well as text and work to 12 different reading levels (reading ages 5-17), Achieve3000 ensures all learners including SEN, EAL, PP, Just Below, Mainstream and Gifted receive content at their personal reading level. Achieve3000 develops reading comprehension, vocabulary, fluency and writing skills for all.
See how Achieve3000 motivates all from the most reluctant reader to stretching the most gifted, by requesting a free demo or an exclusive Schools NorthEast 60 Day Free Trial including full onsite training and support.
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Chemical at Ponteland school to be blown up by bomb squad after fears it could be unsafe
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The alarm was raised at Ponteland Community High School in Northumberland after chemical 2,4-DNP was found in a potentially dangerous state at the site.
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14
NOV
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Websites: a window to your school
The aim of this event is to update schools on the statutory requirements around what they must publish on their website and to demonstrate how websites can be used as an effective tool to communicate a school’s brand to key audiences. Confirmed speakers include Belita Scott HMI.
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16
NOV
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Green Paper Consultation Workshop
The Government’s “Schools that Work for Everyone” Green Paper contains a series of proposals that would significantly reshape the education landscape in the North East. The plan to lift the ban on grammar schools has attracted most attention, but other proposed changes will also have major implications. SCHOOLS NorthEast is holding a consultation workshop to help shape our response.
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28
NOV
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Autumn Term Ofsted Briefings
SCHOOLS NorthEast has set up a series of termly events with Ofsted to support schools in the region to stay current on all information regarding inspections. Our autumn term briefings will include a themed discussion around raising standards in KS3 English, focussing on transition. There will also be contributions from North East Head Teachers who have recently been inspected.
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13
NOV
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Film Skills Workshop: DIRECTING
Suitable for ages 15-19, this series of practical one-day workshops are an excellent way to explore the key building blocks of bringing a film to the screen. The Directing Workshop includes role and responsibilities, finding the story beats in the script, storyboarding, working with actors, shooting a scene.
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21
NOV
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Sharing the lessons of becoming a successful Academy Trust
This event includes inputs from a high quality team of speakers who have developed very successful school Academy Trusts and are willing to share their experiences to ensure you are fully prepared if your school decides to become an Academy Trust. This is an excellent opportunity for Heads and SBMs to attend this FREE event, on a development that will be facing all schools in the coming years.
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23
NOV
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Tech for Teachers: Christmas Special
Using the Shrimp (an alternative to the Arduino board) learn the basics of code whilst programming an LED light show and interactive Christmas hat! The session can easily be adapted for other lessons and subject areas (maths, science, and DT) throughout the year, and you'll leave the session with lesson ideas, as well as follow-on support.
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This week we have an excellent and insightful summary of our own annual conference, written by Peter King, Head Teacher at the Federation of Mowden Schools. Peter takes us on his initially rather stressful journey of getting to the venue, and gives a detailed review of the main speeches and sessions at this year's Summit: "when I finally sat down, Masha Gordon was in full flow and had already climbed half the world's highest peaks."
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The Education Endowment Foundation tested the impact of Magic Breakfast clubs on pupil attainment in relatively disadvantaged primary schools. There has been considerable interest in school meals over recent years, including the introduction of universal infant free school meals and breakfast club pilots in England, and new policy on breakfast provision in Wales. The EEF have summarised the key conclusions of the project's outcome.
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