Ofsted’s ‘personal development and well-being’ focus area

Ofsted has sought feedback on its revised inspection framework. In order to inform our response to the consultation, we held a series of roundtables in March, focusing on the areas of inclusion, curriculum and attendance. These roundtables are only part of the work informing our final response and are complemented by an online survey as well as reviews of existing literature and data.
Ofsted’s ‘Curriculum’ focus area

Ofsted has sought feedback on its revised inspection framework. In order to inform our response to the consultation, we held a series of roundtables in March, focusing on the areas of inclusion, curriculum and attendance. These roundtables are only part of the work informing our final response and are complemented by an online survey as well as reviews of existing literature and data.
Fellows: SEND roundtable discussion

As the professional body for teachers, we therefore see it as our responsibility to facilitate dialogue between policy and practice in order to ensure that any new policies are both theoretically sound and practically feasible.
Your voice in research and policy

As the year comes to an end, we are writing with an update from the Research and Policy department. This list is not exhaustive but it exemplifies how we aim to represent the profession in research and policy circles.
Regina Coeli Primary – Where there is Love

At Regina Coeli, the vision is to develop a community where the school will be a place of excellence, where all staff recognise their position of trust and their responsibilities towards the children in their care.
Creating time and space for all voices to be heard

Cragside Primary school is a two-form entry primary school in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. At Cragside, we aim to provide children with an education that: inspires and nurtures; celebrates individuality and diversity; and equips every child to make a positive contribution to their community.
Rethinking Curriculum presents: Riverhead Infants School

We caught up with Riverhead Infants School leadership team to learn more about what inspired them to join the pilot year of the Rethinking Curriculum project funding by the Helen Hamlyn Trust and what their vision for the future of the school is.
Empowering rural education: Flookburgh C of E Primary’s curriculum transformation

Flookburgh C of E Primary School is a small rural village school set in the South Lakes Peninsula of The Lake District. Our children are at the heart of what we do and over the past few years we have been working on our curriculum to reflect where we are as a school now.
Innovative new course from the Chartered College of Teaching will support inclusive school leadership and equity for pupils and staff

A new online course launched today by the Chartered College of Teaching will support school leaders with the knowledge, skills and confidence to lead inclusive schools and to increase equity in education.
Rethinking the curriculum with Dorney School

Dorney School is an inclusive and ambitious primary school in Berkshire. Their curriculum is underpinned by the school’s core values of respect, collaboration and growth.