Teachers are well aware that pupils’ language skills vary enormously when they first come to school. However, a recent report indicates the extent to which this discrepancy continues to impact throughout their school career. Why Closing the Word Gap Matters: Oxford Language Report makes clear just how important pupils’ language is and not only when […]

The end of June 2018 saw a whole week dedicated to supporting the campaign for sustainable development in the health and care sectors. The week was announced to be a great success. Organisations from all across the UK undertook different inspiring activities during the week, getting staff, patients, service users and families involved in environmental action and […]

Summer is most definitely here and recent forecasts suggest the UK is due to get even hotter over the coming weeks! While many of us are enjoying the hot temperatures, extreme weather can also be harmful to your health so it’s important to keep safe during the summer. We’ve put together some top tips on […]

“Everyone has the right to liberty and security of person. No one shall be deprived of his or her liberty (unless) in accordance with a procedure prescribed in law.” – Article 5 of the Human Rights Act states Recently the government published a draft Bill for the Mental Capacity (Amendment) Bill. Much will be discussed […]

Author: Suzanne O’Connell Ofsted is in the process of reviewing the curriculum. The first report focuses on the Reception curriculum and practice in good and outstanding primary schools.