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Matthew Savage
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly - the “why” of student-level data
Matthew Savage, former Principal and creator of ‘The Mona Lisa Effect’ takes a look at how schools use data. “The last temptation is the greatest...
The new Development Matters
Working with the new Development Matters to support progression in the EYFS
The new Development Matters 2021 has a strong re-focus on the concept of ‘Curriculum’; which is best defined as ‘what we want children to learn’, and has...
EYFS Module in Learning Ladders
NEW: Our EYFS Tracking Module
Our journey of discovery into the changes to the new EYFS Framework has encountered more than a few twists and turns.  From our initial stages of Jan Dubiel’s...
Key Stage 2 English Papers.
What is the Common Assessment Framework?
What is the Common Assessment Framework for Child Protection?  What does CAF stand for? And, what’s a CAF? The common assessment framework (CAF)...
Learning Ladders Twinkl partnership
Partnering with Twinkl - 6 months in
It’s hard to believe the Learning Ladders and Twinkl partnership was announced 6 months ago already, with Learning Ladders joining the residents...
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Harness the Power of Science! All 700 Developing Experts Science Lessons Are Now in Learning Ladders
What does science teaching look like at your school? Do you have a scheme of work? Or are you looking for high-quality resources which match the curriculum...
child learning from home
Two Thirds of Parents Now Have More Respect for Teachers After Home Learning
Parents’ opinions of teachers have undergone a dramatic change as a result of homeschooling during the pandemic. Two thirds of parents said their opinions...
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Best Podcasts for Headteachers and Schools - 2021 Winners
Podcasts are a great resource for headteachers and school staff: you can use them to build your skills, find inspiration for your classroom, and they’re...
The EYFS Framework
Revised EYFS Framework Guide
The new EYFS Framework 2022 becomes statutory on 1st September 2021. Our EYFS lead Melanie has produced a quick reference guide highlighting key changes...