Accelerator Fund: The phonics funding explained The application window for the Accelerator Fund in English 2022/23 is open now and schools can access up to £9,000 of funding to support pupils’ reading. Nicola Romaine explains how
How using edtech can help to reduce maths anxiety Sponsored Maths anxiety can be invisible and often go unnoticed; it can manifest in many ways. It is widely acknowledged as a barrier to engagement and progress in maths, as well as other areas of education, employment and life.
Interactive RSE lessons with Yasmine and Tom Sponsored ?The Family Planning Association has developed Growing up with Yasmine and Tom. The resource offers interactive online RSE teaching and is PSHE-accredited and DfE-compliant.
From tennis to singing: Resources for primary schools From tennis equipment to singing support, from CPD to effective tutoring advice, Headteacher Update offers a round-up of recent resources for primary schools
Spending the PE and sport premium effectively A series of webinars is being hosted to help schools meet new targets for PE provision and to use the PE and Sport Premium effectively.
Effective tutoring interventions in the primary school The secrets to effective pastoral and academic tutoring interventions in the primary school were discussed by an expert panel during Headteacher Update's recent webinar. You can watch back for free.
King's coronation: Wildflower seeds sent to every primary school Around 200,000 packets of wildflower seeds are being sent to state-funded primary schools to mark the coronation of King Charles III.
Rethinking Curriculum: Pilot primaries sought Five primary schools willing to “rethink their curriculum” are being sought to take part in a pilot project to co-design teaching resources to support curriculum development.
From deep dives to safeguarding: Headteacher Update best practice insights From navigating Ofsted’s subject deep dives to effective whole-school reading strategies, Headteacher Update’s free best practice downloads offer a wealth of expert advice and tips for teachers and school leaders in primary schools.
Schools to trial Primary Extended Project Award from September An extended project for year 5 and 6 pupils that aims to assess and celebrate a wider set of skills than recognised by SATs is to be trialled in primary schools from September.
WordMania 2023: Word-building challenge A global online word-building challenge is once again giving pupils the chance to showcase their creativity while also developing their literacy skills.
Free tennis equipment on offer Free tennis equipment and teacher training is being made available to primary schools across the UK.
My Twist on a Tale: Represent! A girl shedding female stereotypes and a story tackling themes of blindness and deafness are among those written by primary school pupils to have won the My Twist on a Tale competition this year.
Supporting refugee pupils: New guidance published Schools are being offered guidance and research-based ideas and approaches to help develop sustainable education and pastoral provision for refugee pupils.
Edtech & CPD: Preparing for Bett 2023 The Bett Show takes place from March 29 to 31. We take a quick look at some of the keynote presentations, CPD, workshops, and other show features that you will find at London's Excel this year
Nuffield Early Language Intervention An early language intervention aimed at reception pupils as part of Covid recovery efforts has been found to have a sustained positive impact on oral language skills and confidence using language.
Primary Singing Toolkit A range of practical singing strategies for use in the primary school are available from a new and free digital resource.
School Gardeners of the Year Award The return of the Royal Horticulture Society’s School Gardeners of the Year Award will bring with it recognition of the inspiring, green-fingered work of both pupils and school staff.
How we can support disadvantaged pupils: The 15th National Pupil Premium Conference As the cost of living crisis bites, Headteacher Update’s 15th National Pupil Premium Conference on March 17 offers a range of advice, ideas and insights into effective practice in schools.
International challenge for World Maths Day Pupils are invited to take part in live maths challenges with peers across the world as part of the annual World Maths Day on Wednesday, March 8.
Early Years Evidence Store Two resources focused on using evidence to improve early years practice have been published by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF).
Nature Prize offers funding for school biodiversity projects A new prize is offering support for schools seeking to increase access to nature, improve biodiversity, and promote climate action.
Chartered Teacher (Mentor) Status School-based mentors can now achieve chartered status after the Chartered College of Teaching has launched a new pathway dedicated to this crucial role.
Renewed funding for computing education CPD and support National support, training and resources for the delivery of computing education in schools is continuing thanks to renewed funding from the Department for Education.
DfE to host four safeguarding webinars for schools A series of four webinars is being held to support schools on meeting specific requirements of the Keeping children safe in education statutory safeguarding guidance.
