Where has this week gone?
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As I write this episode of Ed & Tech Times, I'm genuinely not sure what day it is (obviously, I have checked the calendar now and have figured out that it is Thursday).
I hope you are all well and ready for that big push towards summer break. I'm also hoping that the Ed & Tech family is providing welcome input into your week. If not, let us know, as feedback is always welcome.
The Ed & Tech family now consists of:
Anyway, we gather stories and news from LinkedIn, so you don't have to. You're here for a round-up of the most recent stories in education and EdTech, so without further delay, let's get into it.
General Education News
A School's Guide to Implementation
The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) have carried out an extensive review of evidence on implementation in schools, and the updated report outlines three key areas that underpin effective implementation.
You can download the report here.
Why are children going hungry after school dinners?
Kirsty Treherne , Education Lead at iAM Compliant, shared her thoughts on the above topic after the BBC published this article.
Shaping the future of poetry education
The National Literacy Trust are looking for your help to shape the future of poetry education!
They're on a mission to better understand children and young people's engagement with poetry, and your pupil's insights will shape what they hope will be the largest survey on this topic, exploring children and young people's motivations to read, write and perform poetry, their preferred formats, and the role of poetry in wellbeing and activism.
Share this survey with educators in your network!
Get your school involved - sign up here: https://lnkd.in/d4hsejkQ
What's on your mind?
While searching social media for stories, I came across the post below on LinkedIn. The author, Tom Pattison , has been surveying school staff, and I found it fascinating, so I thought I'd share it with the group.
Unlock the potential of cognitive science approaches
Rachael Cattrall, Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) cognitive science specialist, introduces the second part of a new animation to help develop an understanding of effective cognitive science practices.
New Voices from the classroom
“Discussing maths can help to make thinking visible, allowing teachers to have a better insight into children’s thinking.”
Helen Jones – Assistant Maths Hub Lead for Yorkshire Ridings Maths Hub, explores the importance of mathematical discussion in this new Voices from the classroom episode, introduced by EEF’s Grace Coker.
Headteacher plans to introduce 12-hour days
The Daily Mail has reported that a head teacher has announced plans to introduce a 12-hour school day in a bid to reverse a '100 per cent phone addiction' among his pupils.
Children at All Saints Catholic College in Notting Hill, west London, will be expected to arrive at 7am and stay until 7pm, taking part in dodgeball, basketball, art, drama and cookery classes instead of spending the time at home on their devices.
Andrew O'Neill, who masterminded the scheme, said that smartphones were creating an apathetic and anxious generation.
DfE News
Mainstream schools additional grant 2023 to 2024
The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) has just unveiled the final mainstream school's additional grant (MSAG) school-level allocations for academies.
This allocation will cover the period from April to August 2024. That's right – funding tailored specifically for your academy's needs, ensuring every student gets the support they deserve.
Utilising the same rates and pupil numbers as the 2023 to 2024 grant, this allocation represents five-twelfths of your academy's 2023 to 2024 allocations.
But wait, there's more! Starting from the 2024 to 2025 funding year onwards, MSAG funding will seamlessly integrate into your academy's general annual grant (GAG) allocations, streamlining the process for even greater efficiency and impact.
Teachers to get up to ￡6,000 extra to teach vital subjects
This incentive is backed by ￡200 million investment to support schools and colleges attract and retain the excellent teachers they need in vital subjects.
The Department for Education announced that from September, up to ￡6,000 will be available for teachers working in key STEM and technical subjects such as maths, construction, and engineering, as well as early years education, as part of the government’s drive to recruit and retain the best staff.
The expansion of the levelling up premium payment scheme to those working in further education and to a wider range of subjects for the first time will support young people in progressing skills that will help grow our economy. It will also double the existing Levelling Up premium payments to school teachers of maths, physics, chemistry, and computing.
The incentive is part of the government’s drive to support schools and colleges to recruit and retain the talented teachers they need in the future, and ahead of the introduction of the advanced British standard - a new baccalaureate style post-16 qualification which is set to bring together the best of technical and academic education.
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Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) for Education e-Learning
This week, the DfE launched the Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) for Education e-learning course and the Protective Security and Preparedness for Education Settings guidance, developed in collaboration with the National Counter-Terrorism Security Office and sector partners.
The e-learning course is aimed at those working in education settings focusing on embedding a security minded culture, identifying security vulnerabilities and suspicious activity, and responding to incidents.
The non-statutory guidance includes advice on developing response plans, testing, exercising, and communications. It is aimed at all those who have responsibilities for keeping learners safe and security leads.
Guidance: https://ow.ly/E19f50Rqoob
E-learning: https://ow.ly/xGLk50Rqooa
Ofsted News
Ofsted to maintain one-word judgements
The DfE has announced that there are no plans to change single-word Ofsted judgments.
In their report in January, MPs said developing a more “nuanced” alternative to “totemic” Ofsted single-phrase judgments should be a “priority.”
However, the department recently denied plans to change one-word judgments after the Sunday Times reported they were likely to be scrapped.
Blog on how Ofsted inspects small schools
Ofsted have published a new blog on how they inspect small schools:
It covers:
?? the opportunities and challenges facing small schools
?? how they adapt inspection to recognise their context
?? their collaborative and flexible approach
? the format and key features of a small school inspection.
As it concludes:
"You shouldn’t do anything differently. It's our job to work around you and see that you're doing the best for your children."
You can also watch a webinar on this topic on our YouTube channel:
EdTech News
Gateshead schools invited to Bromcom webinar
Lexplore Analytics UK Webinars
Earlier this week Lexplore Analytics UK launched its first LinkedIn Live webinar, titled: 'What is Lexplore and why should I consider it for my school'. Don't worry if you missed it; you can watch it back here.
Two more LinkedIn live webinars are currently open for registration. (Click an image to register.)
Focus Education release mixed-age planning
WhichMIS? focus on MIS functionality: Attendance
Ed & Tech Live
The future of the Ed & Tech family with Chris Toyne
The next episode of Ed & Tech Live is all about how the Ed & Tech family has evolved and what we have planned next.
If you are an EdTech provider, we have a great announcement that could help you. For those of you working in schools, we will cover how to use the Ed & Tech WhatsApp Group.
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