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Explore articles and insights on school leadership. From managing staff wellbeing and workload to shaping a positive school culture, these posts share practical ideas and strategies to help leaders support their teams and drive improvement.

What the Ofsted Inspection Framework Looks for in Student Organisation School & Leadership

What the Ofsted Inspection Framework Looks for in Student Organisation

Many headteachers misunderstand what the Ofsted inspection framework requires when inspectors examine student organisation. They assume it’s about behaviour: students sitting quietly with planners. Homework submitted on time. No chaos. That’s not it. Ofsted, School Inspection Handbook (2024): The framework evaluates ‘whether schools have ensured that behaviour is managed effectively by drawing on a range … Continued

Author Brad Holmes

Brad Holmes Updated on April 8, 2026

Homework Management in Secondary Schools: Why Students Don’t Know What’s Due School & Leadership

Homework Management in Secondary Schools: Why Students Don’t Know What’s Due

A tutor hears daily: “I didn’t know about that homework.” The standard response from staff: students are being evasive or lazy. They knew about it but didn’t do it, so they’re claiming ignorance. Sometimes that’s true. But more often, it’s not. Students genuinely don’t know. And it’s not because they’re disorganised. It’s because the system … Continued

Author Brad Holmes

Brad Holmes Updated on April 8, 2026

Behaviour Management in Schools: Why Tutor Group Consistency Matters School & Leadership

Behaviour Management in Schools: Why Tutor Group Consistency Matters

A head of year notices something in the data. Form group 9C has significantly more behaviour incidents than other Year 9 groups. Lower attendance. More concerns. And they’re not from the most challenging student population—in fact, mixed ability. The head of year observes a tutor time. The tutor runs a structured session. Content is fine. … Continued

Author Brad Holmes

Brad Holmes Updated on April 8, 2026

Navigating Teacher Pay Scales: What the Responsibility Actually Looks Like in Schools School & Leadership

Navigating Teacher Pay Scales: What the Responsibility Actually Looks Like in Schools

TLR payments reward teachers for extra responsibilities, from subject leadership to projects. Here’s how TLRs, SEN allowances, and more impact pay.

Author Brad Holmes

Brad Holmes Updated on April 8, 2026

SEND provision in mainstream schools: how to support SEN pupils School & Leadership

SEND provision in mainstream schools: how to support SEN pupils

With SEND numbers rising, mainstream schools face pressure to provide support. Here’s how whole-school strategies and planners can help.

Author Suzy Barrett

Suzy Barrett Updated on April 8, 2026

Ofsted Reform: What Schools and Teachers Can Expect Moving Forward School & Leadership

Ofsted Reform: What Schools and Teachers Can Expect Moving Forward

Single-word Ofsted grades are gone. Schools will now get report cards with detailed ratings—aimed at easing pressure and improving pupil well-being.

Author Suzy Barrett

Suzy Barrett Updated on April 8, 2026

How Bespoke Planners Can Improve School Attendance School & Leadership

How Bespoke Planners Can Improve School Attendance

Regular attendance drives academic success, yet absenteeism persists. Here’s how bespoke planners can boost organisation, communication, and engagement.

Author Brad Holmes

Brad Holmes Updated on April 8, 2026

Why Pupil Premium Spending Usually Fails: A Systems Diagnosis School & Leadership

Why Pupil Premium Spending Usually Fails: A Systems Diagnosis

Unlock the full potential of pupil premium funding with proven strategies like metacognition, feedback, collaboration, and parental engagement.

Author Brad Holmes

Brad Holmes Updated on March 26, 2026

Could school values be the key to increasing attainment?  School & Leadership

Could school values be the key to increasing attainment? 

How can core school values boost student attainment? Discover practical ways to align ethos and teaching standards to inspire better outcomes for every learner.

Author Suzy Barrett

Suzy Barrett Updated on April 8, 2026

Why Blocking Content Doesn’t Teach Digital Citizenship: A Systems Problem School & Leadership

Why Blocking Content Doesn’t Teach Digital Citizenship: A Systems Problem

Explore digital citizenship and safeguarding in schools. Learn how to protect students online, teach safe habits and build responsible internet use strategies.

Author Brad Holmes

Brad Holmes Updated on March 26, 2026

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