Navigating the Early Years: A Guide for ECTs
Embarking on a teaching career in Newham is both an exhilarating and challenging journey. For ECTs, understanding what lies ahead can make the transition smoother and more rewarding. The following guide will help you to navigate the early years of your teaching career. 1. The Beginning: Induction and support Upon securing your first teaching position, …
The role of the governance professional as clerk – much more than a minute-taker
In recent months, there has been a shift within governance around the job title of those working to support both governing boards and schools to ensure that governance is effective and compliant. In fact, the term Governance Professional has been given greater emphasis in the new governance guides published by the Department for Education on …
Sharing Data to Safeguard Children
At the beginning of the year the Information Commissioner’s Office launched a campaign called ‘Think. Check. Share.’ in partnership with education, law enforcement and social service organisations to raise awareness about responsible data sharing to protect children from harm. This followed on from a 10-step practical guide outlining how organisations can safely and lawfully share …
The Crucial Role of the School Timetable
Mastering Time: In the heart of British education, where tradition meets innovation, there exists a silent architect shaping the rhythm of each school day: the school timetable. Often overshadowed by more glamorous aspects of education, its significance cannot be overstated. It serves as the backbone of the academic journey, dictating the flow of lessons, activities, …
What are the new requirements for school attendance?
Navigating the new Attendance Codes for the 24/25 Academic Year Maintained schools and academies will need to implement some changes to how they record attendance from the 19th of August 2024 to align with new guidance from the Department for Education (DfE). The changes to the ‘Working together to Improve Attendance’ guidance, aim to provide …
Importance of flexible working in schools
What is Flexible Working? Flexible working is a type of working arrangement which gives a degree of flexibility on how long, where, when and at what times employees work. All employers, including schools, have a legal duty to protect the health, safety and welfare of their staff. Since this will include minimising the risk of …
HR Challenges
Teacher Recruitment and Retention Challenge: There is a shortage of qualified teachers in certain subjects and areas. Solution: Teachers can be paid a recruitment and retention allowance from M1 to M6. Teachers are given as much support as possible, either through help with their well-being, or other initiatives to lessen the burden of their work. …
MIS Team Corner
Welcome to Our New Team Members! We are excited to welcome two new members of staff to join the MIS Team. Daniel and Kevin both have a wealth of experience in the education sector and are passionate about helping schools and other educational institutions to make the most of their MIS systems. Daniel has over …
My Mission as a Food Safety and Hygiene Specialist
Who am I? My name is Sandra Zirolyte (Catering and Cleaning Inspection Officer), and I specialise in food safety and premises hygiene. I work for The Education Space and I work with educational settings and schools to ensure they meet food safety standards and hygiene within their kitchens/dining areas and cleaning standards within their premises. …
Newham Schools Making the Stars of the Future
The Education Act 1981 was the first major steps to developing the amazingly inclusive schools we see today. None more so than the brilliant schools in Newham. By creating environments where everyone can succeed, we open up opportunities for everyone to follow their dreams. I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Ellen Goodey, …
