OFSTED focus on teaching Phonics in Early Years

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

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Charities leaders warned: prepare for higher scrutiny

  Communal charity leaders were cautioned by leading tax experts to be ready for heightened scrutiny from regulators, at a charity seminar in Hendon on Monday. The event at the Pillar hotel was organised by BDO LLP, together with Brian White Limited and in association with the Interlink Foundation, in the face of the increasing … Continued

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2019 Safeguarding Training series starts today!

The next series of Safeguarding Training in London runs between 8th – 22nd January; contact the office to book your place.  For Safer Recruitment training or any other queriess please contact Mrs Sarah Weiss at [email protected].  For Manchester queries contact the Salford Office on 0161 740 1877 or [email protected]

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Keeping Children Safe

 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

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