Why CPD for Teachers is essential for long-term success
Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is a vital part of every teacher’s journey. While initial training lays the foundation, it’s ongoing...
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RM6376 guide: Choosing the right award route for your school
Navigating staffing shortages alongside fixed, limited budgets is a constant challenge for school leaders. You want to ensure you have...
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GCA framework supplier fee caps explained for schools
Managing a school budget requires careful planning and a clear understanding of every cost involved in supporting your classrooms. One...
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How to use the GCA framework for supply teachers: a step-by-step guide for schools
How to use the GCA framework for supply teachers: a step-by-step guide for schools Finding reliable supply teachers quickly is...
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What the 2026 supply staff mandate means for academy trusts
Managing a school budget while ensuring pupils have access to high-quality educators is a significant responsibility. We know that adapting...
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Understanding the GCA RM6376 education framework
If you regularly use the public framework to book supply teachers and education support staff, you will notice a few...
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AI resources for teachers: tools that save time, simplify lesson planning, and reduce burnout
Teaching today involves much more than time spent in the classroom teaching your students. Planning lessons, preparing resources, responding to...
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Safer Internet Day
What is Safer Internet Day? Safer Internet Day is a globally celebrated event held every year to promote positive internet...
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What’s changed: The DBS ID verification update
What is a DBS check? A DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service check) is a background check used in the...
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How much can a tutor make?
Tutoring has emerged as a lucrative profession in recent times, offering teachers the opportunity to make a substantial income while...
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What does GCSE stand for?
What does GCSE stand for? The exams taken by 16 year olds in the UK are officially called ‘General Standard...
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How much is the average ECT salary in the UK?
Are you looking to start your journey in education, or are you currently a teaching assistant looking to transition into...
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Relocating to Guernsey
Where is Guernsey? Guernsey is one of the Channel Islands off the coast of Normandy between France and England, although...
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How to get a school-led tutoring grant
As part of the National Tutoring Programme (NTP), a school-led tutoring grant was designed to help schools and disadvantaged children...
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Do I need a qualification to work in a SEND school as a teaching assistant?
What is SEND? SEND stands for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. SEND can affect a student’s ability to work at...
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What is an Ofsted Rating?
Ofsted is the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills. They inspect services providing education and skills for...
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International Relocation Payment
What is it? The International Relocation Payment (IRP) is a single payment of £10,000, it will be piloted in the...
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Changes to the UCAS Application
UCAS Personal Statement changes UCAS recently announced that students would no longer have to write an essay-style personal statement in...
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What is a CRT teacher and what does the role involve?
What does the role of a CRT teacher involve? Casual relief teaching (abbreviated to CRT) is where a qualified teacher...
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What is Ofsted?
Ofsted is a government organisation that carries out inspections to grade schools as a judgement of quality and performance. It’s...
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What Is Teacher Resignation Day?
Teacher Resignation Dates are the deadlines for handing in your notice that occur three times per school year. They enable...
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How To Use Your Apprenticeship Account
Using your school’s apprenticeship levy doesn’t have to be complicated, in this article we will explore how to access potentially...
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CCS Framework: Your questions answered
Welcome to the CCS Handbook series, which covers everything you need to know about the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework...
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CCS Framework: Temp-to-Perm
Welcome to the CCS Handbook series, which covers everything you need to know about the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework...
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CCS Framework: Nominated Workers
Welcome to the CCS Handbook series, which covers everything you need to know about the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework...
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CCS Framework: How to access the deal
Welcome to the CCS Handbook series, which covers everything you need to know about the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework...
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Can I use the Apprenticeship Levy with Teacher Training?
The Apprenticeship Levy was set up to fund training in organisations across the UK. Employers pay into their apprenticeship levy...
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Can I use the Apprenticeship Levy with Teacher Training?
The Apprenticeship Levy was set up to fund training in organisations across the UK. Employers pay into their apprenticeship levy...
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CCS Framework: Who can you hire on the framework?
Welcome to the CCS Handbook series, which covers everything you need to know about the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework...
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CCS Framework: Benefits for schools
Welcome to the CCS Handbook series, which covers everything you need to know about the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework...
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CCS: An Introduction to the CCS Framework
An Introduction to the CCS Framework Welcome to the CCS Handbook series, which covers everything you need to know about...
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How do I get QTS with my PGCEi?
If you have a PGCEi, you are not automatically qualified to work as a teacher in the UK. In order...
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What is teacher CPD?
A teacher should always be growing their teaching practice, and CPD is an important part of that process. A commitment...
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What are the DfE Teachers’ Standards?
The Teachers’ Standards as set out by the Department for Education (DfE) outlines the minimum requirements for teachers’ practice and...
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What does academisation mean for you?
Many schools which were previously maintained by a local authority are now opting for academisation, i.e. turning into an academy...
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CPD for teachers
All UK teachers are required to undergo 30 hours of professional development per year, with some teachers suggesting the value...
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