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SecEd is a free secondary education best practice website for teachers, support staff & school leaders. Weekly ebulletins. Best practice articles/case studies. Regular podcasts & webinars. Best practice downloads. Posts by @pwhenshaw.bsky.social

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SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 1h

Don't forget your SecEd Bulletin for #teachers & #schools this week: Analysing #Ofsted's evaluation areas – Are your #teacher appraisals fit-for-purpose? – A model for #teaching assistant appraisal – Hidden hunger & school meals debt – Building belonging in inclusive #schools buff.ly/DyGtkvM

SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 1h

Our Safeguarding Digest scenarios illustrate issues to consider when dealing with a #safeguarding situation. This time: No DSL! A teacher must step-up – how would you respond? buff.ly/6G5lVxO (Get access to this article via our Safeguarding Digest: buff.ly/UQzPeR3).

No DSL! A class teacher steps up - SecEd

In this Safeguarding Digest training scenario, a teacher cannot find the DSL or deputy and must make an urgent referral

SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 4h

SecEd Podcast: In our new episode, three experienced #teachers break-down the secrets to adaptive #teaching approaches in the secondary #classroom. Lots of practical ideas for planned adaptations & tips for how we can respond 'in the moment' – buff.ly/uJsmkv1 #schools #edusky

The SecEd Podcast: The secrets to adaptive teaching - SecEd

This podcast episode sees pedagogy experts outling what adaptive teaching looks like in the secondary school classroom

SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 5h

@thekingstonacademy.org has rejected a reactive, punitive approach to behaviour & has abolished detentions in favour of a proactive strategy of early intervention & supportive relationships. Headteacher Sophie Cavanagh explains how buff.ly/jeIcYJH #schools #teaching #edusky

The school that banned detentions - SecEd

The Kingston Academy has abolished detentions and adopted an inclusive and proactive approach to behaviour management

SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 6h

The SEND White Paper must lead to mainstream education becoming more inclusive for disabled children & those with SEN and must build a multi-agency team around #schools, says Amanda Allard – buff.ly/x0t8XOk @ncb.org.uk #education #inclusion #teaching

The SEND White Paper: Schools cannot do it alone - SecEd

The Schools White Paper will set-out reforms to the SEND system – but how can we realise a vision of inclusive schools?

SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 6h

As a #teacher, are you looking to take on your first middle leadership role? What do you need to consider? And how can you make the transition effectively? Leadership expert @jillberry102.bsky.social advises buff.ly/4qixuq3 #teachers #schools #teaching

Moving to your first middle leadership role - SecEd

What do teachers need to consider and how can they prepare when stepping up to a middle leadership role in schools?

SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 7h

SecEd’s annual 21-page guide for early career #teachers is out now, with advice & tips covering wellbeing, workload, #teaching, behaviour, #safeguarding, #CPD & more. With thanks to our friends @neunion.bsky.social for supporting this annual resource. Get your free pdf buff.ly/2FeSYa3 #edusky

Your complete 21-page guide to success as an early career teacher - SecEd

Teaching is tough, yet incredibly rewarding. If you are to survive and thrive as an early career teacher and set yourself up for a long and happy career then you must build healthy habits from day…

SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 7h

Hidden school hunger & school meals debt: The families of almost 1 in 4 pupils ineligible for free school meals are in debt because they cannot afford the cost of school lunches. Research from @aberlourcharity.bsky.social raises fears over 'hidden hunger' in #schools buff.ly/2GIZFzA#pove...

Hidden school hunger and school meals debt - SecEd

Research from Aberlour Children’s Charity finds many pupils and families ineligible for free school meals are in debt

SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 8h

The Adobe Agile Manifesto has revolutionised approaches to #appraisal in the business world. Drawing on this, John Smith – @educatinghuman1.bsky.social – gives us five lessons for effective #teacher appraisal systems in #schools –

A deep dive into teacher appraisal: Is your school's system working? - SecEd

What can schools learn from the Adobe Agile Manifesto, which is revolutionising approaches to appraisal in business

SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 9h

What are the most common queries that schools have about staff ##safeguarding checks & the Single Central Record? And, more to the point, what are the answers? Joanne Bocko explains buff.ly/gJbLStX (Get access to this article via our Safeguarding Digest buff.ly/UQzPeR3)

Single Central Record: Your questions answered - SecEd

This article answers the most common questions asked by school safeguarding teams about the Single Central Record

SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 10h

SecEd Podcast: Our new episode focuses on belonging & #inclusion in the secondary school with lots of ideas for ensuring that every student can take part in school life. We talk school culture, the role of #teachers, behaviour systems, family engagement & more buff.ly/XYASaMy #schools #edusky

SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 10h

Calling all #teachers: Sign up for our free @seced.bsky.social Bulletin. Every Thursday. Latest #education best practice, pedagogy, case studies, #podcasts, #webinars, free downloads as well as news analysis & blogs for all those working in secondary #schools buff.ly/3Ub2JYt #edusky #teaching

SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 11h

Get your free SecEd Bulletin for #teachers & #schools: Analysing #Ofsted's evaluation areas – Are your #teacher appraisals fit-for-purpose? – A model for #teaching assistant appraisal – Hidden hunger & school meals debt – Building belonging in inclusive #schools buff.ly/DyGtkvM #education #edusky

SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 21h

SecEd Bulletin for #teachers & #schools is out: Analysing #Ofsted's evaluation areas – Are your #teacher appraisals fit-for-purpose? – A model for #teaching assistant appraisal – Hidden hunger & school meals debt – Building belonging in inclusive #schools buff.ly/DyGtkvM #education

SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 1d

The development & recognition of your school’s #teaching assistants begins with effective appraisal systems tailored to this unique role. Sara Alston – @seainclusion.bsky.social – considers what such a system looks like in practice

A model for teaching assistant appraisal - SecEd

An outline of an effective appraisal system for the development and recognition of your school’s teaching assistants

SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 1d

#Allyship matters. Not just for students, but for school staff. Not just in theory, but in practice. Frances Akinde – @inclusionht.bsky.social – considers how we can model allyship in #schools & offers some practical ideas buff.ly/2htqA4U #teaching #pastoralcare #teachers

Allyship in the classroom and the school - SecEd

Advice for how teachers can model allyship in schools, including a number of practical ideas

SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 1d

How can we set about creating an RE #curriculum that reflects the real world and helps young people to navigate sexual ethics and stand firmly against prejudice? Shammi Rahman – @hfleducation.bsky.social – reflects and offers eight suggestions: buff.ly/nsAF1cK #religiouseducation

Navigating sexual ethics in the RE classroom - SecEd

Advice and resources to help religious education teachers to address sexual ethnics and LGBT+ in the classroom

SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 1d

The government’s Curriculum and Assessment Review presents a perfect opportunity to address the problems of inconsistency in RE, argues @sarahfcg.bsky.social from Religious Education Council buff.ly/O4kIfLG #curriculum #schools #education #teaching

Ending the postcode lottery of religious education - SecEd

Delivery of religious education nationally is patchy, a situation the Curriculum and Assessment Review could address

SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 1d

To thrive as an early career #teacher & set yourself up for a long career you must build healthy habits from day one. From wellbeing, workload & behaviour to #teaching tips & #safeguarding advice, this free 21-page SecEd guide is here to help: buff.ly/2FeSYa3 #teachers

Your complete 21-page guide to success as an early career teacher - SecEd

Teaching is tough, yet incredibly rewarding. If you are to survive and thrive as an early career teacher and set yourself up for a long and happy career then you must build healthy habits from day…

SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 1d

A free 21-page SecEd guide to #teaching #oracy skills offers lots of practical ideas for #schools: Defining oracy – Disciplinary oracy – Teaching vocabulary – Assessing oracy – Oracy in year 7 – A culture of oracy – Oracy & disadvantage – Case studies:

A SecEd best practice guide to teaching oracy in schools - SecEd

This free guide offers ideas, advice and case studies for teaching oracy skills in the secondary school classroom

SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 1d

Bitesize #safeguarding summaries & key questions to keep school staff up-to-date. This week: Early Help – buff.ly/1hCSeYE (Get access to this article via our Safeguarding Digest – buff.ly/UQzPeR3)

What might indicate that a child needs Early Help? - SecEd

Safeguarding CPD and key questions to help check school staff's knowledge about Early Help procedures and referrals

SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 1d

The Department for Education has been criticised after announcing with fanfare the continuation of initial #teacher training bursaries in four secondary subjects, but failing to admit that nine other busaries are to be cut or axed buff.ly/Fy874wn #teaching #schools

Teacher training bursaries cut or axed in nine subjects - SecEd

The DfE has been criticised after failing to acknowledge cuts to teacher training bursaries across nine school subjects

SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 1d

SecEd Bulletin for #teachers & #schools is out: Analysing #Ofsted's evaluation areas – Are your #teacher appraisals fit-for-purpose? – A model for #teaching assistant appraisal – Hidden hunger & school meals debt – Building belonging in inclusive #schools buff.ly/DyGtkvM #education #edusky

SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 1d

The SEND White Paper must lead to mainstream education becoming more inclusive for disabled children & those with SEN and must build a multi-agency team around #schools, says Amanda Allard buff.ly/x0t8XOk @ncb.org.uk #education #inclusion #teaching

The SEND White Paper: Schools cannot do it alone - SecEd

The Schools White Paper will set-out reforms to the SEND system – but how can we realise a vision of inclusive schools?

SecEd @seced.bsky.social · 2d

How can we develop young people’s #oracy skills & what does best practice in #schools look like? This free 21-page SecEd guide dives into all that #teaching oracy entails. Lots of ideas, examples, lesson advice & case studies. Get your free pdf: buff.ly/DD8CL5j #teachers

A SecEd best practice guide to teaching oracy in schools - SecEd

This free guide offers ideas, advice and case studies for teaching oracy skills in the secondary school classroom