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Sign up for the free @headteacherupdate.bsky.social bulletin: Every Thursday. Latest #primary #education best practice advice, case studies, #resources, #podcasts, #webinars, free downloads, news analysis & blogs. Practical advice to help your #leadership & your #schools buff.ly/49MQVRT #edusky
The number of pupils with EHCPs rises by 100,000 in just two years & has now passed 500,000 in total for the first time. 1.85m pupils now have identified with SEN in England’s schools: buff.ly/IOcyz7T #education #teaching
Primary #schools often see family hardship first – but how can they respond effectively? We find out how one trust is building strong community links, signposting support & removing barriers so pupils can thrive. Practical strategies for school leaders: buff.ly/SS4rYr8 #edusky #education
How can your primary school make better use of outdoor space? From playground design to storytelling areas, play provision & wellbeing zones, Pete Dean shares practical, low-cost ideas & top tips to transform your outdoor spaces: buff.ly/e28B6Lf #teaching #schools
Primary #schools often see family hardship first – but how can they respond effectively? We find out how one trust is building strong community links, signposting support & removing barriers so pupils can thrive. Practical strategies for school leaders: buff.ly/SS4rYr8 #edusky #education
Using #GenAI in your #school? It’s not just picking the right tools, it's #safeguarding students & having a clear strategy. Alex Dave – @lgfl-ngfl.bsky.social – outlines 10 essential steps for introducing & using AI safely & responsibly in #education:
Parents are key to keeping children safe online – but many feel overwhelmed. Mubina Asaria – @lgfl-ngfl.bsky.social – outlines how #schools can support families with practical advice, clear communication & trusted resources to tackle online risks: buff.ly/1NmYpsD #safeguarding #PSHE
The White Paper SEND reforms are here & the next 6 months matter. What actions can #schools take now & how can we prepare, strengthen provision & create a robust Inclusion Strategy? Great practical advice from Margaret Mulholland – @ascl-uk.bsky.social buff.ly/wyl7aSe #inclusion #teaching
Safeguarding Digest offers bitesize #safeguarding summaries & key questions to keep your school staff up-to-date. This time: Children absent from education: buff.ly/8iTtN5A (Access to this article via Headteacher Update Safeguarding Digest: buff.ly/KRyouJ7) #DSLs
Hot #classrooms are already affecting pupil outcomes & it’s getting worse. Rob Cattrall from Lets Go Zero offers some practical, low-cost steps to cool your #schools & protect learning: buff.ly/4FYuSbo #teaching #ClimateCrisis #education #edusky
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EHCP numbers pass 500k as SEN rises to 1.85m, with implications for funding, staffing and inclusion in schools. in 2026
