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KS2 attainment edges up across England
Jon Cripwell reports on the latest national figures showing small increases in KS2 attainment. PakarPBN A Private Blog Network (PBN) is a collection of websites that are controlled by a single individual or organization and used primarily to build backlinks to a “money site” in order to influence its ranking in search engines such as […]
A-Z of teaching assistant terminology: W is for working memory
Join us as we explore the teaching assistant alphabet – one letter at a time. PakarPBN A Private Blog Network (PBN) is a collection of websites that are controlled by a single individual or organization and used primarily to build backlinks to a “money site” in order to influence its ranking in search engines such […]
Why saying ‘no’ can make you a better teacher
Teaching is built on commitment, but knowing when to say no is what protects your time, wellbeing and impact in the classroom. PakarPBN A Private Blog Network (PBN) is a collection of websites that are controlled by a single individual or organization and used primarily to build backlinks to a “money site” in order to […]
SSSNB: TAs will remain on existing pay and conditions until at least 2027-28
DfE says that teaching assistants will stay on existing pay and conditions while ministers prepare a phased transition to a new national framework. PakarPBN A Private Blog Network (PBN) is a collection of websites that are controlled by a single individual or organization and used primarily to build backlinks to a “money site” in order […]
Support for SEND families on days out: Cards, passes and lanyards that can help
Ahead of the summer break, we round up some of the accessibility support parents can apply for to make days out easier. PakarPBN A Private Blog Network (PBN) is a collection of websites that are controlled by a single individual or organization and used primarily to build backlinks to a “money site” in order to […]
DfE issues first statutory allergy safety guidance for schools
New allergy rules will require spare adrenaline pens in England as part of Benedict’s Law changes, along with additional training for teachers. PakarPBN A Private Blog Network (PBN) is a collection of websites that are controlled by a single individual or organization and used primarily to build backlinks to a “money site” in order to […]
Take it outside: Why summer term is perfect for open-air arts lessons
Summer term is made for outside learning, says Karen Stretch, so get your arts lessons into the fresh air whenever you can. PakarPBN A Private Blog Network (PBN) is a collection of websites that are controlled by a single individual or organization and used primarily to build backlinks to a “money site” in order to […]
Government plans cuts to DfE budget to fund further defence spending
Ministry of Defence and the Treasury say they will ‘reduce departmental capital budgets by 1%’ to fund an additional £15 billion for the Defence Investment Plan. PakarPBN A Private Blog Network (PBN) is a collection of websites that are controlled by a single individual or organization and used primarily to build backlinks to a “money […]
When is National Teaching Assistants’ Day 2026?
Here, we reveal how TAs and other educators can prepare and celebrate the role ahead of the big day. PakarPBN A Private Blog Network (PBN) is a collection of websites that are controlled by a single individual or organization and used primarily to build backlinks to a “money site” in order to influence its ranking […]
The Inclusive Estates Roadmap: A Strategic Occupational Therapy Perspective on Inclusion Bases
The Department for Education’s (DfE) blueprint for SEND provision marks a foundational shift in how the physical and operational environments of schools are constructed. With a clear intent to dismantle the existing ‘postcode lottery’, the newly published Inclusive Estates roadmap and Inclusion Bases framework introduce a formalised infrastructure designed to maximize the time children with […]