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‘Words create worlds’: Annie Witcher at Rivers reveals the 4 ways a whole-school approach has avoided negative ‘catch-up’ talk

The pessimistic message of 'catch-up' needs to be avoided in school. One leader explains how they tackled this through staff training.

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Covid: What’s happened in the first week of lockdown easing? Teamwork has ensured a smooth return for pupils at Magna Academy

At Magna Academy, in Poole, students returned with a phased approach, coming back by year group. There was also staggered start and end times,...

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Jewell Academy’s Forest School to the rescue! Pupils build resilience and have fun at school post-lockdown with help from nature

Pupils at Jewell Academy are adjusting to school post-lockdown with help from nature. Students across all year groups will have weekly sessions in...

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Oriel Academy teachers reveal why learning in ‘bubbles’ has been the key to ensuring a successful return to school

Three weeks in to selected pupils returning to school in ‘bubbles’, teaching staff at Oriel Academy West London have revealed how well the...

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