From 1 April, do close contacts need to self-isolate?

The new guidance confirms “Staff or students who are close contacts of people who are unwell with an infectious disease, or an infection do not usually need to be excluded from the setting. However, your health protection team (HPT) will advise you if there are specific precautions to be taken in response to managing a case or […]

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Getting a Grip of PFI Contracts – the Key Issues to Address

Introducing Andrew Chubb (Co-founder and Partner), ProjectPFI as our Education Insider for the January 22 edition of Education Insights. Andrew is a former CEO of a Multi-Academy Trust, with over 30 years’ experience in education, 25 of which were at a senior level as a Headteacher and CEO. He has been closely involved in the […]

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The Power of Joined-up Strategic Decision-making: How embracing the diverse knowledge of governors, teachers and business leaders can lead to outstanding school performance

Introducing Stephen Morales (Chief Executive), Institute of School Business Leadership (ISBL) as our Education Insider for the December edition of Education Insights. Stephen has a 20-year career history in operations and finance, working at a senior level in the public and private sectors, both in the UK and abroad. He presided over the development and […]

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In the spotlight: Advance Learning Partnership

Introducing Kelvin Simpson (Chief Executive Officer) of Advance Learning Partnership Kelvin has been the CEO of the Trust since September 2020. Prior to taking the CEO role, he was Deputy CEO, NLE and previously the Head of three Secondary Schools that are now within the Trust. Throughout his educational journey he has promoted an inclusive culture […]

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The Importance of Sharing Effective References and Conduct Information in Education Settings

Introducing Dominic Headley FRSA (Director and Founder) of Dominic Headley & Associates as our Education Insider for the November edition of Education Insights. Dominic Headley is Founder of Dominic Headley & Associates (DHA), a specialist consultancy practice that provides expert advice, training, and consultancy services to employers on safe and inclusive recruitment – and dealing […]

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In the spotlight: OWN Trust

Introducing Stuart Mansell (Chief Executive Officer) of OWN Trust Stuart began his career as a reception teacher in Peterborough in 1993, quickly becoming a senior leader for EYFS and SEN. Gaining experience as Deputy, then job share Headteacher in Cambridgeshire, he returned in 2006 to take up full-time headship for the next 13 years. During […]

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Redressing the Balance of Equal Opportunity for Children

Introducing Nicholas Lindsay (Head of School) from Longfield Academy, a sponsored academy member of SWIFT Multi-Academy Trust, as our Education Insider for the October edition of Education Insights. As a former Head of History, Nicholas’ background is largely within the spheres of pastoral care and wellbeing, having joined Hurworth School as a NQT in 2004 […]

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Reflecting on the Year – Our ‘Covid Change’ Success

Introducing Andy Fitzgibbon (Principal) from Ormiston Horizon Academy as our Education Insider for the September edition of Education Insights. Andy is Principal of Ormiston Horizon Academy (OHA) in Stoke on Trent. He has a passion for teaching and learning, alongside curriculum development and enjoys the challenge of working with students in disadvantaged areas. He has […]

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