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Amended Statutory Guidance 07.10.08 Schools Causing Concern
A revised version of the Statutory Guidance on Schools Causing Concern has now been published.
Extended Services: Supporting School Improvement 18.01.07
A new brochure is available which includes a variety of examples of schools that have successfully used extended services to improve pupils' achievements.
Gaining Ground: Improving progress 13.11.08
The Secretary of State has announced the next part of our secondary school improvement strategy. Gaining Ground: Improving progress in coasting secondary schools.
A Report on Moving Beyond the Floor Target 17.05.08 Schools Facing Challenging Circumstances
In 2007 the DCSF provided additional support for primary schools that had been below the 65% floor target for four years or more. This report features 20 schools that were very successful in raising standards.
The Improving School Programme (ISP) 19.05.08 Schools Facing Challenging Circumstances
A leaflet has been produced to share the learning from the ISP and to explain what has been effective and why.
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Emotional Intelligence Conference 21 June 2007 17.05.07 Partnerships Website
Announcing a one day conference - Emotional Intelligence: EQ at the Heart of our Schools on 21 June 2007
Federations Conference 6th July 2007 14.03.07 Partnerships Website
Announcing a one day conference in Devon on 6th July 2007 dedicated to collaboration, particularly within the context of federation.
All Through Schooling Events 09.05.07 Partnerships Website
Announcing two conferences to be held later this year by the Consortium of All Through Schooling (CATS)
Revised Guidance for Fresh Start 16.05.07 Schools Causing Concern
The Schools Causing Concern guidance for Fresh Start and Collaborative Restart has been updated
School Improvement season on Teachers TV 06.05.08 Schools Facing Challenging Circumstances
From 21 April to 4 May, Teachers TV featured a fortnight of programmes considering how school leaders, teachers, governors and support staff can all contribute to school improvement and help their pupils achieve better results. These programmes are still available to view.
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EiC Action Zones - Match Funding Letter 15.11.05 EiC Action Zones
Who Needs a Mentor - I Do. 09.02.05
Karen Sheriff, a learning mentor at Rawmarsh St Mary's C of E Primary school shares with us her thoughts on becoming a learning mentor.
EiC Phase 1 Primary Event 16.11.04 Primary EiC
Presentations from the event on 11 November for EiC Phase 1 Primary authorities
EiC Primary expansion events 30.07.04 Primary EiC
Presentations from the events held in June for EiC Primary expansion authorities.
EiC Primary Guidance 30.03.04 Primary EiC
In December 2003 Stephen Twigg announced an expansion of the existing EiC Phase 1 Primary Pilot to around 1000 schools in Phase 2, 3 and beyond. Guidance has been issued....
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Responsibility for Future of EiC Action Zones 18.03.04 EiC Action Zones
A message has been sent out by Colin Whelan today to EiC Coordinators regarding the future of their EiC Action Zones.
Early Years - Best Practice 19.02.04 Primary EiC
The Department of Education at Manchester Metropolitan University is currently working with the DfES Early Years and Parents Pilot on ways of improving the language and communication skills in children aged 3 to 5.
Primary EiC News 14.01.04 Primary EiC
New expansion of EiC Primary Pilot