Category Archives: News

Roald Dahl Day coming soon

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Wendy

Why not start the term with a celebration on Roald Dahl Day – 13th September? This year it is 100 years since he was born in Llandaff, Wales – there are lots of events and ideas suggested on the website. … Continue reading →

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Childhood Obesity Plan – key points for schools

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Wendy

The Government’s Childhood Obesity Plan published in August 2016 outlines several key points for schools: ‘Helping all children to enjoy an hour of physical activity every day – every primary school child should get at least 60 minutes of moderate … Continue reading →

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Boys ‘twice as likely to fall behind girls’ in early years

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Wendy

A report launched by Save the Children, based on a University of Bristol study, says children who start school behind often never catch up. Save the Children says a quarter of boys in England – 80,000 – started reception class … Continue reading →

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New chief inspector approved for Ofsted

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Wendy

Amanda Spielman has been approved by the Privy Council to become Ofsted’s next chief inspector. This approval is reported by TES and Schools Week , despite previous concerns being raised by the Education Select Committee who are reported as saying … Continue reading →

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HLTA Celebration Event 2016

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Wendy

HLTAs from across the East Midlands gathered at Devonshire Place, Leicester for the 2016 HLTA Celebration event on Thursday. Each was presented with their HLTA pin badge as recognition of their achievement by Peter Wells, Deputy Dean for the School … Continue reading →

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East Midlands HLTA of the Year 2016

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Wendy

At an afternoon of celebration, Sue Brown from Malcolm Sargent School, Stamford has been awarded 2016’s most outstanding Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) for the East Midlands. The award was presented by Peter Wells, deputy Dean of the School of … Continue reading →

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Let’s celebrate our support staff says Colin Harris after the TES Schools Awards

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Wendy

In an article for the TES on 29th June 2016 Colin Harris, head of Warren Park Primary School, wrote that ‘teaching assistants provide the backbone of every school, representing stability, hard work and what is really good about our education … Continue reading →

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East Midlands Outstanding HLTA of the Year Award 2016

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Wendy

The University of Northampton is hosting the presentation event for the East Midlands region in Leicester on 30th June 2016. Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) from across the East Midlands region have been nominated by their schools not only for … Continue reading →

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National School Sport Week

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Wendy

This week it is National School Sport Week, organised by  the Youth Sport Trust, with a theme of 2016 Rio Olympics and Paralympics. Sainsbury’s Active Kids Paralympic Challenge – a partnership between Sainsbury’s, the Youth Sport Trust and Paralympics GB provides … Continue reading →

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Supporting learners – what could the future hold?

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Wendy

If you are considering career progression routes for support staff in schools you may be interested in the Foundation for Learning and Teaching (FDLT) or BA (Top up) in Learning and Teaching (BALT). Many schools are looking to ‘grow their … Continue reading →

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