A Guide to Early Years Learning Approaches: Montessori, Curiosity, Reggio Emilia and Beyond

Choosing the right early years setting can feel overwhelming, particularly when nurseries describe themselves using different learning philosophies and approaches. From Montessori and Reggio [...]

In February 2025, Ofsted launched one of its most significant consultation exercises in years regarding its New Framework proposal. At its heart was a bold proposal: scrap the single-word [...]

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in everyday life and work, the conversation around its role in education is shifting. While much attention has focused on how AI can [...]

As artificial intelligence becomes part of everyday life, schools are beginning to explore how it might support teaching and learning. AI can help personalise lessons, reduce workload, and [...]

With teacher workload at an all-time high and recruitment becoming increasingly difficult, schools are looking for smart, sustainable solutions. Could Artificial Intelligence be part of the [...]

The UK’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system is at breaking point. Families, schools, and local authorities are caught in a cycle of delays, inadequate support, and growing [...]

So we are promised a changed Ofsted from September 2025, perhaps schools can also have a look at changing their approach towards staff relationships and improving the educator shortage in the UK. [...]

Back in September there was excitement about the introduction of school report cards and a long awaited overhaul of the Ofsted inspection framework. Fast forward to February and this excitement [...]

A lot has been said about single word Ofsted reports being scrapped, but we wonder how extensive the shakeup of the school accountability framework will be under this new government. There still [...]

The teacher pay rise introduced for this academic year is mostly funded by the government and has been welcomed by the teacher unions. Teachers have been given above inflation pay for the first [...]