Pupils and Parents

The very reason that schools exist. When it comes to successful school management, it’s the children and their carers who must be at the centre of every decision. Here we look at how to strengthen community and ensure the health, happiness and continued education of every pupil in your charge.

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  Parental engagement – 4 ways to make it better

  Parental Communications

  • Karen Dempster and Justin Robbins suggest ways of improving relations with parents...
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  How to turn around a failing school – Heyford Park’s rapid school improvement journey

  School Partnerships

  • Sarah Nickelson and Craig Thomas describe how they took their Free school from an “inadequate” inspection to looking ahead to a brighter future
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  Building on your communication gains

  Parental Communications

  • Ben Case outlines how to keep families engaged in the autumn term and beyond
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  Why it’s best to connect on-screen

  Parental Communications

  • Dr Helen Edwards explains how video technology is transforming engagement with families...
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  Business support in action

  Playgrounds

  • Rachel Bishop explains how to navigate the planning, funding and implementation of new outdoor play and sports facilities...
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  Laying foundations for academic excellence

  Pupils

  • West Lea School’s Paul Quinn shares the strategic framework behind its success
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  Dealing with sexism and harassment

  Regulations

  • If your behaviour policy needs an update, Stephanie Glenister has some important advice...
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  How the Transform Trust is inspiring primary pupils and boosting their life chances

  Pupils

  • Rebecca Meredith explains why children need to be happy and confident in their own self-belief first...
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  Free music tuition fuels fun and self-esteem to learning

  Pupils and Parents

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