The new Ofsted framework which came into effect in September 2019 affects every school in the country. A key focus will be on early reading and the teaching of phonics in primary schools. Primary schools who can demonstrate a focus on phonics as a transition into independent reading will be rewarded with higher grades. In the … Continued

In an initiative to broaden understanding of the Orthodox community, Hackney Council’s Group Director for Adult and Children Services, Anne Canning, paid a visit to Manchester’s Charedi community last week. Ms Canning is responsible for all schools and education services and was keen to visit schools in the north that have fared better than their … Continued

 Phase 2 pilot launched in schools Teachers from Stamford Hill Girls Schools will join a new programme in February designed to teach children about protecting their personal safety. Classroom resources, along with teacher training, were first trialed in 2018, with the second phase of  this project starting soon.  The aim is to create a set … Continued