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Creating opportunities, inspiring change: Asma’s path to deputy headship

Creating opportunities, inspiring change: Asma’s path to deputy headship

Asma Baig reflects on her path from law graduate to school leader. She discusses maternity leave, missed promotions, and the power of representation.

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Creating space for change: Monique’s mission for equity

Posted by: Monique Berry, Posted on: 6 March 2026 - Categories: Diverse voices, shared profession, Inspiring teachers, Professional Development, Teacher wellbeing, Teaching profession
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Monique Berry reflects on a career built around inclusion, representation, and the belief that every child deserves to see themselves reflected in the adults who lead their school.

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Amjad's journey: championing inclusion through flexible leadership

Posted by: Amjad Ali, Posted on: 6 March 2026 - Categories: Diverse voices, shared profession, Inspiring teachers, Professional Development, Teacher wellbeing, Teaching profession
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Amjad Ali reflects on a career shaped by a commitment to representation, flexible leadership, and the belief that meaningful change starts with honest conversation.

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World Book Day 2026: from one day to everyday reading

Posted by: Matthew Courtney, Kate Sayer and Debbie Thomas, Posted on: 5 March 2026 - Categories: Writing and reading
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World Book Day is a valuable opportunity but its true impact lies in what happens beyond the celebration. Building a genuine reading culture requires a sustained, strategic commitment throughout the year. Read our latest blog to find out more.

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How our adaptive teaching supports every learner

Posted by: Ross Colley, Posted on: 23 February 2026 - Categories: Inspiring teachers, Primary schools, Professional Development, Pupil wellbeing and behaviour, SEND, Teaching profession
Ross Colley, Head of School at Winyates Primary School, smiling

Ross Colley, Head of School at Winyates Primary School in Peterborough, shares how good teaching for SEND is good teaching for all

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The value of transition

Posted by: Sarah Douglas, Posted on: 23 February 2026 - Categories: Inspiring teachers, Pupil wellbeing and behaviour, Secondary schools, SEND
A group of pupils stood in a circle with their arms around each other.

Sarah Douglas, Assistant Headteacher and SENDco at Tanfield School in County Durham, explains how a well-planned transition programme sets students up for success.

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Building a culture of inclusion

Posted by: Katrin Lehmann, Posted on: 23 February 2026 - Categories: Curriculum best practice, Inspiring teachers, SEND
A member of staff standing with a student in a catering class. They are wearing aprons and hair nets. The student is holding ingredients.

Katrin Lehmann, Vice Principal of Inclusive Learning, Creative Industries and Student Experience at West Thames College in London, shares how the college ensures students with SEND are visible, valued and supported to succeed.

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Championing inclusion through early intervention

Posted by: Pete Hines OBE, Posted on: 23 February 2026 - Categories: Inspiring teachers, Pupil wellbeing and behaviour, School attendance, SEND
Pete, Headteacher, knelt on the floor with two dogs and a stuffed animal toy

Pete Hines OBE, headteacher at Perryfields Primary Pupil Referral Unit, shares how they support pupils to stay in mainstream education.

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One year as a RISE adviser: What I've learned about school improvement

Posted by: Narinder Gill, Posted on: 3 February 2026 - Categories: RISE
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To celebrate the one-year anniversary of RISE this year, a RISE adviser talks about why they applied for the role and share learnings from their experiences.

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Creating special educational needs provision: A primary school case study

Posted by: Mark Nugent, Posted on: 2 December 2025 - Categories: Primary schools, SEND
Pupils playing sand

Waterville Primary School's headteacher, Mark Nugent, talks about successfully building specialist SEN units for speech and language needs, while maintaining academic standards and supporting a diverse community of learners.

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Using pupil profiles to improve disadvantaged outcomes

Posted by: Elkie Bailes, Posted on: 27 November 2025 - Categories: Pupil Premium
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Elkie Bailes shares how The Greetland Academy's pupil premium approach, using individual profiles and quality teaching, helped every disadvantaged child meet expected standards.

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