Bringing play back to schools: a call to action
June 11th is the International Day of Play, an important event that celebrates the importance of play in children’s lives. This year, it also marked the launch of the final report from The Raising the Nation Play Commission. This year-long independent inquiry examined why play is critical to children’s development and well-being, and how it can be restored to every childhood in England.
Is Adolescence suitable for our adolescents?
The entertainment series Adolescence became an overnight success, quickly sparking conversations beyond the screen. Many educators and school leaders wondered whether the show could serve as a tool to address issues such as toxic masculinity and misogyny amongst young people. The pressure to incorporate Adolescence into classrooms grew, prompting a broader discussion on whether fiction […]
The power of community engagement in our schools
Community engagement can help to create an inclusive educational environment where all students feel seen and valued.
Supporting effective education through education technology
The Secretary of State has today announced a range of initiatives to support education settings in using EdTech safely and effectively to support teaching and learning.
Pulling together to tackle wellbeing challenges
Edurio’s recent report, Staff Wellbeing in Academies, deepened our understanding of the wellbeing pressures faced by the professionals working in our schools.
As we move towards a general election, it’s vital that the voices of teachers and school leaders are heard
A new government must commit to developing its plans for education in partnership with the profession. We see what our pupils and their families need in order to flourish, and we are committed to education as the route to shaping knowledgeable, skilled and creative individuals who together can build a better world.
Cragside Primary School: Creating time and space for all voices to be heard
Cragside Primary school is a two-form entry primary school in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. At Cragside, we aim to provide children with an education that: inspires and nurtures; celebrates individuality and diversity; and equips every child to make a positive contribution to their community.
OFQUAL’s Chief Regulator comments on the upcoming Summer assessment period
After a long career as a teacher and school leader, and three years as Ofqual’s Chair, I took up the role of Chief Regulator in January.
Rethinking Curriculum presents: Riverhead Infants School
We caught up with Riverhead Infants School leadership team to learn more about what inspired them to join the pilot year of the Rethinking Curriculum project funding by the Helen Hamlyn Trust and what their vision for the future of the school is.
Chartered College of Teaching and Penrose Education Ltd Launch New Partnership to Improve the Quality of Education for Children and Young People.
The Chartered College of Teaching is pleased to announce a new partnership with Penrose Education Ltd.