List of administrative tasks that teachers should not be expected to undertake

~ Bruce Levitan

In the latest update of the government's School teachers' pay and conditions report (19 March 2024), a new section has been included that lists tasks that teachers should not be expected to undertake (an earlier version had existed back in 2013). This is one of the actions resulting from the initial recommendations from the government’s … Continue reading List of administrative tasks that teachers should not be expected to undertake

An evidence-based plan for addressing poverty with and through schools

~ Bruce Levitan

‍Child of the North/Centre for Young Lives have published a report that sets out an evidence-based plan to use the country’s education infrastructure to reduce the impact of child poverty on millions of children. The report calls for the poverty battle to be taken ‘inside the school gates’, including a plan for Free School Meals … Continue reading An evidence-based plan for addressing poverty with and through schools

Measuring the outcomes of disadvantaged pupils using Star Assessments 2022/23

~ Bruce Levitan

This new report produced by the Education Policy Institute (EPI) and Renaissance includes analysis based on outcomes for pupils in years 3 to 9, drawn from over six million assessments in Renaissance’s Star Reading and Star Maths from 2017/18 to 2022/23. Building on previous analysis from EPI and Renaissance showing outcomes before, during, and after the Covid-19 … Continue reading Measuring the outcomes of disadvantaged pupils using Star Assessments 2022/23

Outcomes for young people who experience multiple suspensions

~ Bruce Levitan

In this report, The Education Policy Institute examines the relationship between the number of suspensions, or temporary removals from school, in secondary school and outcomes for pupils in England. Key findings are: Pupils with even one suspension are, on average, not achieving a standard pass in GCSE English and maths Pupils with multiple suspensions have … Continue reading Outcomes for young people who experience multiple suspensions

New governance guides replace the Governance Handbook

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The Department for Education (DfE) has published two new governance guides, to replace the Governance Handbook: Maintained Schools Governance Guide Academy Trust Governance Guide The new guides change the format and streamline things, but do not include any new requirements. So Boards/Trusts do not need to take any action other than to ensure they are aware … Continue reading New governance guides replace the Governance Handbook

Microsoft announces end of Windows 10 support

~ Bruce Levitan

Microsoft has issued the following announcement: Windows 10 will reach end of support on October 14, 2025. The current version, 22H2, will be the final version of Windows 10, and all editions will remain in support with monthly security update releases through that date. Existing LTSC (Long-Term Servicing Channel) releases will continue to receive updates … Continue reading Microsoft announces end of Windows 10 support

Responding to requests for wraparound childcare

~ Bruce Levitan

This new guidance from the DfE will help schools and academy trusts understand how to respond to: parents’ and carers’ requests that the school their child attends considers establishing wraparound or holiday childcare childcare providers’ requests to use school facilities for wraparound or holiday provision at times when the school is not using them It … Continue reading Responding to requests for wraparound childcare

Reducing Parental Conflict

~ Bruce Levitan

Both Derbyshire and the East Midlands are hosting conferences on Reducing Parental Conflict, and Derbyshire have also released a newsletter on the subject. You can download information about them from the links below,. Derbyshire RPC Newsletter - Volume 1 Issue 1 - Jan 2024 EM RPC Conference 2024 - Flyer