Wednesday
Why we prioritised relationships after schools merger and Covid
‘Students craved structure and certainty after such an unprecedented time,’ says this principal teacher of positive relationships and restorative approaches
How to meet the needs of EAL learners
The number of pupils who speak English as an additional language is on the rise – but has provision kept pace? Clare Cook finds out
Tuesday
Cutting pupils’ screen time: 4 things MPs were told
Teachers need more training to support digital media literacy and reduce the impact of phones on children’s education and wellbeing, MPs hear
Why we’re taking a data-informed approach to PSHE
Drawing on school-specific data helps this secondary school tailor its curriculum to address local issues that matter to students, says Aimee Stevens
Sunday
Emotion coaching: a three-step approach to difficult feelings
Children find it difficult to manage ‘big feelings’ appropriately, says Cathleen Halligan – but an evidence-based approach can help
Autumn Statement 2023: what schools need to know
What did the 2023 Autumn Statement have in store for schools, and how did the sector respond?
Friday
Why we have students on reception - and what they gain
Students learn a lot and grow in confidence when they are the first faces visitors see, says pupil support teacher Pam McIntosh
Youth violence: green shoots of progress growing too slowly
More is being done to help schools tackle the scourge of youth violence, but it needs to go further – and faster, says Anne Longfield, chair of the Commission on Young Lives
Monday
5 steps to address bullying in schools and beyond
Are we really listening to young people in trying to stop the spread of bullying, asks Scotland’s anti-bullying service
Third of pupils with SEND report being frequently bullied
More than one in four pupils receiving free school meals also reported being bullied in recent weeks, a report finds
