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Chris Williams: practical inclusion that helps everyone thrive

"Inclusion is a culture bringing clarity, consistency and predictability to ordinary lessons and everyday routines. If pupils do not succeed, the system, not the child, becomes something to be questioned."

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Maddy Barnes: Helping children to REALLY read

"Unless children experience reading as something meaningful and enjoyable, they are unlikely to choose to do it."

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Helen Clarke: why parental engagement is key to closing the maths attainment gap

"We need to rethink how to support mathematical development in ways that feel natural and joyful for young children."

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Richard Cowie: Let’s beat the summer reading slump together

"We have a choice. We can let the summer holidays widen the attainment gap, or we can act now to beat the summer reading slump – especially for the pupils who need our help the most."

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Sean Harris: Misconceptions and curiosity

"If we want every child to be understood, supported, and set up to thrive, then we must keep listening, keep learning, and keep asking: what else don’t we know yet?"

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The critical importance of play – Evie Keough

" Play is not a luxury. It’s not just a nice add-on; it is a fundamental right and a vital foundation for lifelong learning, wellbeing, health, and happiness."

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Relationships and communication are key to improving school attendance – Marie Beale

Relationships and communication are key to improving school attendance, says SHINE teacher Marie Beale.

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Investing in high-quality early years education key to brighter future, says early years expert Dr Lesley Curtis OBE

Dr Lesley Curtis OBE, Headteacher of Everton Nursery School and Family Centre, discusses the importance of investing in high-quality education for children under five.

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