Compact guide – What every teacher needs to know about developmental language disorder (DLD)
STEPHEN PARSONS, SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPIST, THINKING TALKING, UK Setting the scene Spoken language is the lifeblood of the classroom. It is how students engage with learning and form social relationships. It has direct impacts on literacy, learning, social relationships and mental wellbeing. Students who face ongoing challenges with spoken language may meet the criteria for […]
Compact guide – Building words and worlds: Vocabulary and knowledge in the inclusive classroom
JOHNY DANIEL, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, DURHAM UNIVERSITY, UK Context How many words students know and how well they know them are central to reading comprehension (Beck et al., 2013). Yet comprehension is not a free-floating skill that transfers across any text; it is dependent on what a reader already knows. In one study (Kaefer et al., 2015), […]
Compact guide – Supporting pupils with dyscalculia in mainstream classrooms
DR KINGA MORSANYI, READER IN MATHEMATICAL COGNITION, LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY, UK Setting the scene Dyscalculia is a specific learning disability characterised by persistent and severe difficulties in learning and understanding maths. It affects around six per cent of the population, meaning that most mainstream classrooms are likely to include at least one student with dyscalculia. Dyscalculia is […]
Compact guide – Supporting the inclusion of children and young people with vision impairment
DR RACHEL HEWETT, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, CO-DIRECTOR OF VISION IMPAIRMENT CENTRE FOR TEACHING AND RESEARCH, SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM, UK Context Children with vision impairment are a low-incidence yet high-needs group. They are also heterogenous – a wide range of conditions can affect vision in various ways, such as peripheral vision loss, central vision loss, […]
Compact guide – Inclusive strategies for supporting deaf children and young people in mainstream settings
MARTINE MONKSFIELD, QUALIFIED TEACHER OF DEAF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE (QTOD); ACCESSIBILITY OFFICER, DEAF COMMUNITY LIAISON OFFICER AND FORMER PRESIDENT, BATOD, UK Setting the scene Creating inclusive classrooms for deaf children and young people (BATOD, 2026a) requires more than ensuring that hearing technology is working and providing communication support workers (CSWs). Deaf students often experience […]
Compact guide – Multi-sensory impairment: Low-incidence, uniquely experienced, easily missed
HESTER RICHARDSON, PATHWAY LEAD, MA/MQ ‘EDUCATION OF CHILDREN WITH MULTI-SENSORY IMPAIRMENTS’ PROGRAMME, UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM, UK Introduction Multi-sensory impairment (MSI), or deafblindness, has been recognised as a third and separate sensory disability in the UK since 1989 (Hodges et al., 2019). The terms ‘multi-sensory impairment’ and ‘deafblindness’ are used by different professional groups to mean the […]
Compact guide – SEMH, the physiology of distress and supporting emotional regulation through compassion
DR JONATHAN REID, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF EDUCATION, OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY, UK Setting the scene Although concern about children’s mental health has increased in recent years, experiences of difficulty and distress are not confined to those with a recognised diagnosis – NHS Digital (2023) reported that around one in five children and young people aged eight to […]
Embedding social, emotional and mental health support in the classroom: A trauma-responsive case study of practice at the Springboard Project
Andrew Howard, Executive Headteacher (SEMH), New Bridge Group Multi Academy Trust, UK Introduction and context There has been sustained concern within UK education policy and research regarding the increasing prevalence and complexity of SEMH needs among children and young people. National guidance highlights that mental health difficulties can significantly impact behaviour, attendance and attainment, and […]
The Education People Show 2026 – Yorkshire
The Education People Show – Yorkshire is a free-to-attend event, successfully launched last year and inspired by the popular South East show. It offers educators and school leaders the chance to explore innovative strategies, connect with key suppliers, and attend a range of conference sessions with practical insights and advice. Join us on 25th November for […]
The Education People Show 2026 – Kent
The Education People Show is the South-East’s leading event for the promotion and development of effective school leadership, management, learning and teaching featuring a high-level conference, inspirational workshops and a comprehensive exhibition of leading suppliers of services to schools and academies. The Education People Show brings together hundreds of education leaders from across Kent and […]
Fellow Sip and Share: The Belonging Effect
Join FCCT Hannah Wilson, the Founder of The Belonging Effect and author of Cultivating Belonging in Schools to explore the hot topic of belonging. Hannah Wilson is a Leadership Development consultant, coach and trainer. She is the Co-Founder of #WomenEd and #DiverseEd. She is the Co-Editor of Diverse Educators: A Manifesto and soon to be […]
Thriving in your first year: Behaviour Management
This webinar comes to you as part of a supportive new series from the Chartered College of Teaching, designed for student teachers as they take their first steps into the profession, which can sometimes feel daunting. This session aims to: Explore how effective behaviour management underpins classrooms where all pupils feel safe, engaged and ready […]
2027 ASE Annual Conference – Shaping the Future of Science Education Together
We are delighted to be returning to the University of Northampton’s Waterside Campus for our 2027 Annual Conference. The theme for the 2027 Conference is: Shaping the Future of Science Education Together The ASE Annual Conference is the UK’s largest gathering for everyone involved in science education. Across three inspiring days, you’ll have access to: A huge […]
The launch of Education at a Glance 2026
Education at a Glance is the OECD’s definitive guide for understanding the state of education worldwide. It provides a comprehensive picture of who participates in education, how systems are funded and organised, and the outcomes they deliver. Bringing together internationally comparable data on educational attainment, enrolment, financing and labour market outcomes, the report equips policymakers […]
Supporting student teachers to thrive with the EASiER Toolkit
A webinar introducing the EASiER Toolkit – Ecological Approaches to Supporting Educator Resilience: Moving beyond the individual teacher. Come along to find out how you might use the EASiER toolkit to support student teachers to thrive on placement and in their future careers. This is a freely available suite of resources which can be used […]
Supporting teachers to thrive with the EASiER Toolkit
A webinar introducing the EASiER Toolkit – Ecological Approaches to Supporting Educator Resilience: Moving beyond the individual teacher. Come along to find out how you might use the EASiER toolkit in your school/in your own practice to support teacher resilience. This is a freely available suite of resources which can be used in different ways […]
Lynn How – SEND on a Shoestring: Inclusion without Breaking the Budget
With budgets stretched and SEND needs increasing, improving provision can sometimes feel as though it comes with an impossible price tag. But some of the most powerful changes we can make for children and young people don’t cost very much at all. In this practical session, Lynn will explore how schools can strengthen SEND and […]
Leading for Creative Thinking National Gathering 2026
Last year, we called the Leading for Creative Thinking National Gathering a ‘shift’ rather than a conference. It was a bold statement, but those who attended made it a reality. People left feeling hopeful, energised, challenged, and connected, and we’ve enjoyed seeing those connections strengthen in the months since. We are therefore excited to warmly invite you […]
Guided Tours of Education Evidence Platforms: Exploring the OECD Education GPS
Where do you start when you need evidence on an education challenge? With so much information available, finding relevant and trustworthy evidence is not always easy. That’s why the OECD is launching a new webinar series, Guided Tours of Education Evidence Platforms. Each session offers a practical introduction to a leading platform and how to […]
Belonging and wellbeing in schools: Exploring the evidence base
This article has been published as part of the Rethinking Curriculum project, kindly funded by The Helen Hamlyn Trust. Jenna Crittenden, Teacher Advocacy Lead at the Chartered College of Teaching Beth O’Brien, Education Content Manager at the Chartered College of Teaching What is school belonging? The feeling of belonging is a […]