Managing behaviour and attendance: Ofsted research
Ofsted has now published its latest research into managing behaviour, attendance and punctuality. In this article, Matt Bromley outlines some…
Selecting mental health interventions
There has been a rise in mental health issues in staff and students in schools and, although there are many…
Term-time holidays: A more pragmatic approach?
A court ruling and announcements from the Local Government Association suggest a softening of attitudes when it comes to term-time holidays. John Viner explains.
How much time off for sporting excellence?
Representing your school, county or nation in a sporting competition is something to be proud of. However, days off in the pursuit of sporting excellence can have an impact. John Viner raises this controversial issue and considers what we might do.
Latest Toolkits
January, 2020
Form – Mental health, behaviour and attendance: A strategy planning tool for staff discussion
Form – Template home-school agreement
Handout – The part parents should play and the legal powers schools can use
Handout – Early years attendance presentation
Handout – Information for staff about fabricated or induced illness
Handout – Case study on engaging harder-to-reach parents
Form – Engaging harder-to-reach parents: Review document
Form – Engaging harder-to-reach parents: Action plan
Handout – How to build positive relationships with parents
Checklist – Attendance award assessment (governing bodies)
Checklist – Attendance award assessment (school leaders)
December, 2019
