Back to school 2023

Starting with gross and motor skills, sorting out pen grip and concentrating on tiny and tall letters are key in supporting EYFS pupils in learning to write, says Sophie Lamb.

Classroom handshakes have gone viral in the past few years – but is there any research to say that greeting pupils individually actually makes a difference to teaching and learning?

‘Moving up’ days are a popular way to support transition – but how do you make the most of them?

There’s a lot more to managing behaviour than the words you use, but some small language tweaks can make you feel more confident, says Jamie Thom.

Brightly coloured displays are said to overstimulate pupils, so should you choose neutrals when refreshing your classroom walls? Clare Cook looks at the evidence.

Give your SENCO the power to document, review and track learning plans and interventions quickly and simply.

Get a holistic overview of performance, wellbeing and outcomes to help your staff and parents build a true picture of what’s happening with all your students.

Heads and trust leaders reveal the changes they have put in place to ensure that their schools adhere to the government’s new minimum school week length.

The changeover from one lesson to the next can be a tricky time for managing behaviour, writes Louis Everett, who shares best practice at his school.

Amid conflicting theories about the best ways to manage behaviour, how do school leaders determine what their school policy should include? John Morgan takes a look at the evidence.