Case Studies
Using the Arts to Support Disadvantaged Children
Pakeman Primary School in London accommodates for SEND pupils and pupils with English as a second language. They have used the arts to implement a ‘creative curriculum’. This case study explores how this new curriculum has supported pupils with their additional needs.
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Reducing Teacher Workload Through Shared Lesson Planning
Whitley Bay School in North East England recognised that lesson planning significantly contributes to excessive teacher workload, they adopted a shared approach to planning. This case study examines how this approach has been effective at reducing workload, as well as improving the quality of teaching: boosting staff development and morale.
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Using Responsive Teaching to Lower Staff Workload
Marking and data collection is a major source of concern and stress for teachers in England, with teachers spending an average of 6 hours a week assessing students. We heard from Ashdown Primary School about how they have overhauled assessments and feedback to reduce teacher workload.
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Embedding Cost-Effective Wellbeing Strategies in Schools
The Bishop Young Academy in Leeds has received national recognition for their work on championing staff wellbeing in their school community. This article outlines their key strategies for delivering cost-effective wellbeing services, as well as sharing the impact of their work on staff wellbeing.
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School Data: Monitoring SEND Pupils’ Progress
There are 1.4 million pupils in the UK with SEND. Data on student progress and individual needs can be used to promote the wellbeing and development of pupils. This case study examines how Swiss Cottage School in Camden have embedded data firmly into their teaching to improve outcomes of their students.
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Using Destination Data to Widen Opportunities for Young People
Young people in the North East of England are below the national average in for career and further education uptake after leaving school. This article presents the model developed by the North East Local Enterprise Partnership that collect destinations data and uses it to widen opportunities for young people in the region.
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Improving the Speech and Language Skills of Children in Norwich
The proportion of children achieving a Good Level of Development (GLD) in Norwich is low, with many children lacking adequate speech and language skills. This case study looks at the work of Norwich Opportunity Area towards improving outcomes for children in the local area.
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Improving the Social, Emotional and Mental Wellbeing of SEND Students
SEMH needs are a type of special educational need in which children/young people have severe difficulties in managing their emotions and behaviour. This case study looks at the strategy of the Astrea Academy Trust. The Trust promotes a focus on the social, emotional, and mental health needs of pupils with SEND.
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Reducing the Attainment Gap through Early Years Intervention
In 2016, Norwich was ranked second-lowest in terms of social mobility in the country. In this case study we’ll explore the ongoing work to raise the level of four- and five-year old’s language acquisition in the Norwich Opportunity Area.
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Dagenham Park School: Supporting SEND Students to Reach their Potential
The Additional Resource Pathway (ARP) supports pupils with diverse needs, encouraging equality of opportunity. We spoke to Julia Tyldsley, SENCO lead at Dagenham Park and Inclusion Adviser for the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham about Dagenham Park Schools ARP incentive.
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