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WE spotlights

Our spotlights showcase the stand out practice of schools across our national network – what they are doing, why they are doing it, and the reasons it works.
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How Braunstone Frith Primary School embeds its ‘Positive Thinkers, Lifelong Learners’ vision

Benita Sherrington, the Deputy Principal of Lantern Community Primary School in Cambridge, tells us about the steps the school took to effectively embed a DfE funded vocabulary project.

March 2, 2021
Primary spotlights

How Lantern Community Primary School effectively embedded a project to close the vocabulary gap and empower all pupils’ voices

Benita Sherrington, the Deputy Principal of Lantern Community Primary School in Cambridge, tells us about the steps the school took to effectively embed a DfE funded vocabulary project.

December 16, 2020
Secondary spotlights

How a sensory approach to T&L supports students to self-regulate and access the curriculum at Oakfield High School

Discover how Oakfield Hugh School, a nasen recognised special school, support learners to thrive through high expectations and a focus on developing their sensory skills.

November 17, 2020
Secondary spotlights

Values-led leadership, professional learning and HITs lessons: sustainable school transformation at Wilmslow High School

Discover Wilmslow High School's stand out features - including their focus on high-quality professional learning, their intensive 'HITs' lessons, and their values-led leadership.

November 24, 2020
Primary spotlights

Leading a Whole Education primary: how schools developed their whole education provision

Spotlights from Leading a Whole Education primary. One school developed a growth mindset in students and staff; another focused on refining their vision and values; other colleagues empowered subject leaders.

October 22, 2020
Primary spotlights

WATCH: Year 6 children at All Saints Junior School tell us what makes their school special

All Saints CE (VA) Junior School in Fleet is a dynamic, vibrant, buzzing school community. WE asked some of the children in Year 6 to make a video about what makes their school special.

November 24, 2020
Secondary spotlights

SLIDES: How schools in Bolton are succesfully closing the language gap through collaborative interventions

Smithills School, St Josephs RC High School and Harper Green School have taken part in WE's 'Words for All' programme. Read about their fantastic impact closing the vocabulary gap.

September 4, 2020
Primary spotlights

WATCH: How Braunstone Frith Primary School support their local community

Discover how Braunstone Frith Primary School, in the LiFE MAT, has worked more closely than ever before with their community through the Covid crisis to support children and families.

June 25, 2020
Primary spotlights

Interview: Using technology to support remote learning at DfE case study Eaton Primary

Eaton Primary is a DfE digital transformation case study school focused on effectively integrating EdTech to improve attainment and reduce staff workload. Explore their tips and resources for remote learning.

March 23, 2020
Seekers visit Matthew Moss
Secondary spotlights

Transaction analysis and an innovative Saturday school: Stand out practice at Matthew Moss High School

Discover Matthew Moss High School's stand out features - their innovative, voluntary Saturday school which has a transformative impact on disadvantaged students' attainment, and their transactional analysis informed approach to relationships.

July 22, 2020
Primary spotlights

Character education at West Rise Junior School – embedding key traits across the curriculum

West Rise Junior School is one of the highest performing schools in Eastbourne while serving a diverse intake. Find out how a focus on character education has supported their success.

March 9, 2020
Secondary spotlights

Feedback for growth at Passmores Academy

Anna Szpakowska teaches at Passmores Academy in Harlow. She tells us how the schook is rethinking how they use feedback to develop students wider skills and qualities.

March 9, 2020
Secondary spotlights

WATCH: How Walsall Academy is using outdoor learning to improve outcomes

Walsall Academy was keen to improve outcomes for white, working-class boys. Find out how they did this by using outdoor learning as a vehicle to drive student engagement.

February 10, 2020
Primary spotlights

WATCH: How The Spinney Primary connects with the education ecosystem

WE sat down with Rae Snape, Headteacher of The Spinney Primary School to find out about their approach to connecting to the wider ecosystem for the benefit of their whole community.

March 9, 2020
Secondary spotlights

How learning expeditions are providing a deep, real-world education at XP School

A group of school leaders visited XP School as part of the Stand Out Schools Initiative. Discover their reflections on XP’s stand out features, why they think it works, and their suggested next steps.

June 26, 2020
Secondary spotlights

WATCH: Developing student agency and independence at Ansford Academy

Ansford Academy is a small rural secondary in Somerset. WE interviewed their principal to find out how they are building student independence with coaching and a culture of belief in every student.

November 6, 2019
Year 5 travelling through space using virtual reality as part of our ‘Are we the only ones in space?’ project. From Harman's Water Primary School Twitter (@HWPS)
Primary spotlights

WATCH: How Harmans Water Primary offer a whole education through learning adventures

Harmans Water primary school have transformed outcomes and deepened learner engagement through a project-based learning approach. Read how they've done it - and watch an interview with the Headteacher.

April 7, 2020
Secondary spotlights

WATCH: A locally-informed curriculum and ‘vocational for all’ at Golborne

Find out how Golborne High School is using innovative curriculum approaches to provide the right diet for each child; balancing academic and vocational to meet the needs of students in the local context.

October 31, 2019
Primary spotlights

Ainslie Wood’s ‘collaborative team teach’ approach to professional development

Find out how teacher collaboration and personalized development for all teachers has been instrumental in improving outcomes at a large primary serving a diverse community in Waltham Forest. 

September 20, 2019
Secondary spotlights

WATCH: A sustainable approach to school improvement at Ely College

3 years ago Ely was in special measures. By taking a sustainable approach to improvement they boosted attainment, achieved a 'Good' Ofsted- and made students proud of their school again.

October 2, 2019
Primary spotlights

How co-headship is driving change at Mayfield Primary School

When Mayfield Primary School’s headteacher retired, two leaders took the opportunity to demonstrate their equitable approach to education. Find out about their top tips for co-headship.

October 3, 2019
Primary spotlights

Icklesham Primary: Closing the gap through curriculum design

Discover how a small (0.5FE) primary school in East Sussex used the Spirals framework to design their 'curious curriculum' and engage learners.

September 20, 2019
Secondary spotlights

Effective approaches to transition at Walton-le-Dale

Discover the approaches Walton-le-Dale, a mixed community secondary school with 766 pupils and 18 feeder primaries, uses to enable all learners to thrive.

September 3, 2019
Primary spotlights

‘Learn to love, love to learn’: Barrowford’s Relationships Policy

Rachel Tomlinson, Barrowford's Headteacher, shares how the school's approach to relationships and restorative conversations creates an inclusive culture.

September 20, 2019
Secondary spotlights

Implementing a new approach to behaviour at Fallibroome Academy

Find out how Fallibroome Academy implemented their 'ready to learn' behaviour management strategy in consultation with key stakeholders.

June 25, 2019
Secondary spotlights

Attitudes, Skills and Knowledge – how SBE found a balanced approach

Explore how Shenley Brook End in Milton Keynes created and implemented a curriculum that balanced knowledge, skills and qualities.

June 25, 2019
Secondary spotlights

How Shevington High School designed a KED-influenced curriculum

Learn how staff at Shevington High School were inspired by visits to Sweden to design a KED-influenced curriculum.

September 27, 2019
Primary spotlights

How Holy Cross used Spirals of Enquiry to improve outcomes

Staff were concerned about the performance of boys in one class. They used spirals to develop approaches to improve their confidence and aspiration.

June 25, 2019
Secondary spotlights

‘Wellbeing credits’ to support teachers while saving money at Little Lever

Little Lever were concerned about staff wellbeing and absenteeism - so piloted 'wellbeing credits' to support staff. Find out about the success they have had so far.

June 25, 2019
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