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The first hundred days
- Description:
- Starting a new headship this term? Don’t leave first impressions to chance – take Jody Goldsworthy’s tips and set the right tone for your leadership from the start.
- Submitted On:
- 20/02/2009
Editorial
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- Every Child Matters – A Tidal Wave Of Change
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- 01/01/1970
Points
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- Education news stories
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- 01/01/1970
Bringing Down The Barriers
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- The current wave of changes in teaching roles gives us a chance to look again at the way the curriculum is structured, says Geoff Barton – and not before time.
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- 01/01/1970
Copycat Crime
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- Online plagiarism can be a big temptation for stressedout students – but a range of measures are available to help school leaders discourage and detect it.
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- 01/01/1970
Star Quality
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- The A–level exam continues to draw criticism despite – or more accurately, because of – the best results ever. Would the introduction of an A* grade satisfy the detractors?
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- 01/01/1970
Something Special
- Description:
- What happened to the ideal of inclusion for all children with special needs? Andrew Sutton traces the growing body of opinion that mainstreaming is not for every pupil.
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- 01/01/1970
Special Needs And The Law
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- With legislation continuing to shift the legal ground on SEN, Chris Webb–Jenkins clarifies schools’ statutory responsibilities to pupils with special needs.
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- 01/01/1970
School Leaders And The X Factor
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- How can we recognise and nurture teachers who have the potential to become school leaders? Geraldine Hutchinson offers some crucial advice on talent spotting for head teachers.
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- 01/01/1970
Make A Success Of Succession
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- With fewer school leaders available to replace those leaving the profession, says Jim Sweetman, schools will struggle without sensible planning for succession.
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- 01/01/1970
The Tests That Fail Children
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- The previous MST published the disturbing results of Anne Matthews’ research into England’s primary testing regime. This time she presents further alarming findings and explores the implications for policymakers.
- Submitted On:
- 01/01/1970
The Variations Enigma
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- Many school leaders have been perplexed by what the DfES calls “the greatest educational challenge of our time” – but within–school variation can be tackled, says Ray Tarleton, with the right tools.
- Submitted On:
- 01/01/1970
Get Yourself Connected
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- As teaching staff take an increasing stake in their own professional development, the nature of school management is being subtly reshaped. Russell Hobby looks at the growing role of ‘connected leadership’.
- Submitted On:
- 01/01/1970
The Legacy Of Performance Management
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- Will changes to teachers’ pay prove an incentive to improve standards or drive a wedge between staff? Stephen Bizley looks at heads’ expectations of what might lie ahead.
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- 01/01/1970
A Safe Pair Of Hands
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- A new framework for the use of external consultants in schools is set to make the process more straightforward and reassuring for managers. John Chowcat explains.
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- 01/01/1970
Three Steps To Responsible Behaviour
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- Geoff Moss’ and John Bayley’s ground–breaking series on behaviour management continues with a threestep guide that helps teachers match discipline styles with teaching contexts.
- Submitted On:
- 01/01/1970
No Surprises
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- The announcement of ‘shorter, sharper’ Ofsted inspections sparked some controversy but many have welcomed the new framework – including one rather interesting school in Milton Keynes.
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- 01/01/1970
A Design For Life
- Description:
- Unprecedented sums of money are being invested in renewing school buildings – and the Partnerships for Schools group aims to ensure that it achieves real and lasting change.
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- 01/01/1970
Packing A Punch
- Description:
- As the healthy eating agenda gathers pace, the makers of drinks cartons believe there’s a powerful argument in favour of their product.
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- 01/01/1970
Healthy Schools – Catering
- Description:
- Schoolchildren now receive more nutritious lunches than ever before – and the School Food Trust is supporting caterers to help provide them.
- Submitted On:
- 01/01/1970
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