The Department for Education (DfE) explains that schools in England will no longer receive Ofsted single headline grades, also known as single word judgements. This change has been reflected in the Ofsted School Inspection Handbook published in September 2024.
Author Archives: Andrew Lifford
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Aug
Aug
How much have you reflected on how well protected you are in the classroom? As former teachers and school leaders ourselves we are well aware of the high-risk nature of teaching being a front-line role.
With a General Election being held in July 2024, the topic of politics will hotly be debated by pupils and teachers in schools across the country.
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May
May
At Edapt, we understand and support our subscribers with the challenges which arise in the profession. During this Mental Health Awareness Week, we want to acknowledge these challenges and how we support our subscribers with mental health and wellbeing support.
09
May
May
How long would it take for a teacher at the beginning of their career to save for a house deposit in England? I thought it would be an interesting experiment to calculate how long it would take for the ‘average teacher’ to save towards a house deposit for the ‘average’ house price in England.
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May
May
Staff sickness absence rates are a key issue in the education sector. The impact on supply staffing costs, sick pay, pupil attainment, staff retainment and early retirement due to ill health is difficult to calculate.
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Apr
Apr
As teachers and school leaders we all know Ofsted has featured in the news frequently over the last 18 months. As busy professionals, it can be challenging to keep up-to-date with the latest developments.
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Apr
Apr
At Edapt, from time to time we are contacted by PhD researchers and Masters students who are completing research and conducting questionnaires about the teaching profession. Where possible, we like to support by providing a platform so that school staff can see if they would like to contribute towards new studies.
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Mar
Mar
The menopause is a natural transition which every natal female will undergo at some point in their lives, usually between the ages of 45-55. Due to the changes in hormones during the menopause, women can experience a range of symptoms, including sleep disturbances, depression, and hot flashes.
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Mar
Mar
At Edapt, the majority of our subscribers are women, reflecting the profession as a whole. As an organisation where we value ourselves on providing high-quality employment support for all school staff we understand the importance of International Women’s Day (March 8) as a global day celebrating the social, economic and cultural achievements of women.