Curriculum conversations during inspections are already looking different. Inspectors are digging into how knowledge is introduced, revisited, and adapted - and how teaching works for every learner, not just those who pick things up quickly.

Now that the new EIF is live, the old comfort blanket of a single overall judgement has disappeared. Instead, schools receive a profile across multiple evaluation areas, each graded from Exceptional to Urgent Improvement. It creates a fairer picture but demands much clearer evidence.

The new EIF is officially live, and Inclusion is already proving to be the area schools feel most exposed in. Inspectors want to see how consistently staff remove barriers, how leaders know what’s happening in classrooms, and how schools track the difference this makes for pupils who face disadvantage or additional needs.

(For teachers on summer break, from people who totally get it) During the term, there’s barely space to pause—let alone think about small...

(Because your brain deserves rest and a recharge) You’ve made it. The classroom is empty. Your inbox is blissfully quiet. You’re finally...

If you work with children with SEND, you’ve almost certainly come across the terms hypo and hyper. They’re everywhere—in behaviour reports, sensory profiles, training materials, and staff room conversations. But what do they really mean? And more importantly—how do they help us support the children in front of us?

Death isn’t on the curriculum. But given the statistics—and the lasting impact of unresolved grief—it probably should be. Every 22 minutes in the UK, a parent of a child under 18 dies. And according to national estimates, 1 in 29 children aged 5–16 has been bereaved of a parent or sibling. Statistically, that’s a child in every average classroom. While the loss may directly affect only one child, the ripples can be felt across the entire school community—peers, teac

Embedding Learning School-Wide Not all CPD is created equal. We’ve all sat through training sessions that felt useful in the moment - but...

Completing a course is only step one. The real value of CPD comes when strategies become second nature—not just something you remember, but something you rely on. But how do you turn new learning into lasting change? The answer lies in habits.

Maintaining a calm and safe classroom is essential for effective teaching and learning. When challenges arise, your response can make all the difference. By employing micro-strategies, you can better manage difficult behaviours and create a positive learning atmosphere. This post explores practical techniques to enhance your classroom management and foster a supportive environment for all students.

But unlike some conditions, FASD often doesn’t show on the outside. Most children with FASD don’t have physical signs. They may be chatty, creative, and curious - and yet deeply confused, overwhelmed, or exhausted underneath.

When it comes to supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), few things cause more confusion—or more questions—than Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

Supporting children with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) can be tough for educators. This condition leads to extreme avoidance of...

Dyscalculia is a specific learning difficulty that affects a person’s ability to understand numbers and carry out mathematical tasks. While it’s often compared to dyslexia (but for maths), it’s not about being “bad at maths” — it’s a neurological difference that affects how the brain processes numerical information.

When it comes to CPD that sticks, collaboration is key. That’s why SkillsBridge includes built-in Groups—online spaces designed to bring...

Creating a classroom that understands and supports neurodiverse students can open doors to a more inclusive and effective learning...

You can read all the guidance in the world, but it won’t tell you what to do when a child with PDA freezes mid-lesson or when an EHCP doesn’

If you work in education, you’ve likely faced those moments - outbursts, defiance, shutdowns, or meltdowns. It’s easy to feel frustrated or

Malala Yousafzai grew up in Pakistan’s Swat Valley, where going to school wasn’t something every girl could count on. She refused to...

My new series - ' The Why Behind the What ' - brings you a quick, weekly, alphabetised overview of what our training can offer you. And...