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Seven signs of SLCN – and how to support them in the classroom

Affecting nearly two million children, it's crucial teachers can spot speech, language and communication needs early to support pupils...

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Holly Strickland and Hannah Cook
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Six do’s and don’ts to support autistic children with friendships

To mark Friendship Day, here are some tips to support young people with autism to build meaningful social connections

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Jo Galloway
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Six lessons from other sectors on communicating with parents

Top tips on de-escalation from the FBI, crisis communicators, film directors and more

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Rachel Johnson
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What AP can teach us about recruiting the best

Talented people who can inspire the hardest-to-teach children can be found in the unlikeliest places if you prioritise the...

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James Lowe
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Four steps to becoming a better people manager

Middle leadership can present a uniquely stressful set of demands. Here are four ways they can develop others and...

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Dominic Ashley-Timms and Laura Ashley-Timms
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How to lead through inflection moments

At times of big change and high pressure, effective leaders bring their teams back to their core values to...

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Sharath Jeevan
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Five ways to use AI to get the best from your MIS

While the sector’s AI focus has been on teachers’ workloads and students’ learning, the biggest impact may be at...

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Debbie Rose
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Five ways all schools can be more deaf-friendly

The end of Deaf Awareness Week could be the start of a more deaf-aware education system - and society...

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Carly Simpson
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How to look after your staff’s mental health

To mark mental health awareness week, here are some ideas to create a trust-wide culture of wellbeing

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Dr Craig Avieson