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Deaf children in England are falling behind their classmates from primary school through to GCSE

13th February 2019 UKEdChat Editorial

The BBC reports that analysis by the National Deaf Children’s Society shows that deaf children […]

New measures announced to reduce workload for teachers

28th January 2019 @digicoled

Teachers in England will receive more early career support, opportunities for flexible and part-time working, […]

New funding announced for international exchange programmes

19th January 2019 @digicoled

Funding available to enhance international experiences for disadvantaged students […]

Consultation plans from @Ofstednews promise change of emphasis in inspections

16th January 2019 @digicoled

Consultation proposals on how Ofsted inspects schools, early years settings and further education and skills providers, to take effect from September 2019. […]

Academic gap between disadvantaged pupils and their peers narrows in England

13th December 2018 @digicoled

Data claims to show the gap between disadvantaged pupils in England and their peers in primary school is continuing to narrow […]

How do schools address self-harm in adolescents?

6th December 2018 UKEdChat Editorial

A survey-based study of 153 secondary schools in England and Wales, staff stated that adolescent […]

Making UK schools more inclusive places could help reduce bullying and promote well-being

27th November 2018 UKEdChat Editorial

‘Whole-school’ approach using restorative practice likely to improve young people’s health in multiple ways Led […]

Book: The Nine Pillars of Great Schools by David Woods, Rachel Macfarlane & @damianmcbeath via @JohnCattEd

16th November 2018 @digicoled

The Nine Pillars outlined in this book provide a guiding reference point to help self-analyse, reflect and improve upon some of the challenges faced each day. […]

Latest plans revealed to reduce teacher workload

6th November 2018 @digicoled

Teachers in England have been given some hope in reducing their workload, thanks to new […]

Drive to ensure all children can swim by end of primary school

25th October 2018 UKEdChat Editorial

Primary schools in England are set to receive extra support and improved guidance to help […]

Focus change for OfSTED inspections announced

11th October 2018 UKEdChat Editorial

Amanda Spielman, Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector for England schools, today announced details of planned changes […]

Children found capable of using the ‘wisdom of crowds’

26th September 2018 UKEdChat Editorial

Children, like adults, can improve their response to difficult tasks by the power of group […]

Moving on by @AffinityWF ‘s Mike Ruddle

14th September 2018 UKEdChat Editorial

Mike Ruddle, a director at specialist recruiters Affinity Workforce, is looking at alternatives ways of addressing the skills shortage in education. […]