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 […]
Ofsted’s ‘personal development and well-being’ focus area
Ofsted has sought feedback on its revised inspection framework. In order to inform our response to the consultation, we held a series of roundtables in March, focusing on the areas of inclusion, curriculum and attendance. These roundtables are only part of the work informing our final response and are complemented by an online survey as well as reviews of existing literature and data.
Ofsted’s ‘Attendance’ focus area
Ofsted has sought feedback on its revised inspection framework. In order to inform our response to the consultation, we held a series of roundtables in March, focusing on the areas of inclusion, curriculum and attendance. These roundtables are only part of the work informing our final response and are complemented by an online survey as well as reviews of existing literature and data.
Schools as congregations of compassion: Rebuilding children’s mental wellbeing
As I reflect on the impact of Children’s Mental Health Week 2022, I am struck by the power of the week’s key messages. From the Children’s Commissioner reporting a 50 per cent rise in children’s mental health needs since 2017.
