Opinion: Solutions

Five ways to beat the autumn blues with optimistic realism

As excitement about the new academic year invariably gives way to the brutal reality of the long autumn term,...

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Rachel Johnson
Opinion: Solutions

How to unleash the power of multilingualism in school

The decline in formal language learning coincides with a growing abundance of languages in our classrooms. Here's how to...

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Glynis Lloyd
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Six steps for delivering a mental health peer support programme

Getting students to support each other’s wellbeing can be highly effective, but getting it right requires time and effort

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Monisha Jefcut
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Five steps to inclusive learning for children in care

The specific challenges children in care present to schools are far from insurmountable. Here’s how to make a start

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Gitanjali Bhattacharya
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How to make your school library a truly inclusive space

Your school library can be a powerhouse of support and a hub of belonging for every pupil in the...

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Victoria Dilly
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How to balance CPD at individual, school and trust level

Our work to enhance professional development across our trust reveals helpful ways forward for others and things ministers could...

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Scott Hudson
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How to make the most of alternative provision’s expertise

Alternative provision is an untapped source of expertise on behaviour, engagement and attendance. Here’s how to make the most...

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Charlotte Barton
Opinion: Solutions

How to get SEND training right to foster inclusion

Getting inclusion right starts with improving how we prepare teachers for the job in a changed sector. Here’s how...

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Professor Michael Green
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Attendance: What to do now to prevent September no-shows

For some students, the summer break can create a chasm between home and school they can’t easily cross come...

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Mikaela Shalders