Playful Learning in KS1- More than a transition period
WE hear from Woodgrange Infant School who have used playful learning to address the barriers to successful transition from EYFS to Year 1
Celebrating the impact of Spirals of Inquiry
Recently colleagues involved in ‘Spirals of Inquiry’ during the last year came together to reflect on the impact of taking an enquiry based approach to professional learning. In what has been an incredibly challenging year, we were inspired by the...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
