Earlier this year, the DfE launched Regional Improvement for Standards and Excellence (RISE) teams. These teams, also known as regional school improvement teams, are a key part the DfE's strategy to drive up education standards in classrooms across England. RISE teams are currently working with over 200 schools identified by Ofsted as needing to improve. … Continue reading RISE teams: everything you need to know
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The current state of online safety in schools across England
The latest 360 Degree Safe report on online safety in English schools from the UK Safer Internet Centre reveals a surprising and concerning slowdown in progress. Schools are struggling to keep up with the rapidly evolving demands of online safety, underscoring the need for renewed focus and investment in this critical area. Key findings: Stagnation … Continue reading The current state of online safety in schools across England
Bridget Phillipson webinar for school workers
In a recent webinar, the new Secretary of State for Education spoke about her commitment to work positively with the education sector, and was refreshingly open in admitming that she might make mistakes. This Schools Week article summarises her main talking points: Ofsted needs view of ‘wider range of services’ ‘High standards and curriculum breadth’ … Continue reading Bridget Phillipson webinar for school workers
Digital leadership and governance standards
The DfE has updated its standards on digital leadership and governance. This includes coverage on: Assigning a senior leadership team (SLT) member to be responsible for digital technology Keeping registers relating to hardware and systems up to date Including digital technology within disaster recovery and business continuity plans Having a digital technology strategy that is … Continue reading Digital leadership and governance standards
Digging deeper in lesson observations
An interesting blog article by Adam Robbins, CPD Lead practioner and author deals with classroom observation, and in particular the use of leverage points. Although this is aimed mainly at observation by teachers, there are some interesting thoughts that governors could take on board as well. You can read it on Adam's blog "Reflections on Education" here.
Prime Minister sets ambition of maths to 18
In his first speech of 2023, the Prime Minister set out his priorities for the year ahead and ambition for a better future for Britain. As part of this, he will set a new ambition of ensuring that all school pupils in England study some form of maths to the age of 18. He will commit to starting the work of introducing maths to 18 in this Parliament and finishing it in the next.
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