We are a prepatory day and boarding school, of children aged 8 -13. How many staff need to be first aid trained? We think games staff should be first aid trained but do we also need teaching staff who take children off site to be trained in first aid? 20 May 2013 Subscriber Content
I am applying for a job as an academy business manager. What questions would I expect to be able to answer? 19 May 2013 Subscriber Content
A teacher is handing out leaflets to pupils, parents and staff directly outside the school gates favouring a political demonstration this weekend. They have placed a placard relating to the event on a bollard directly outside school. Any advice? 17 May 2013 Subscriber Content
Can you recommend a teachers video on differentiation for gifted and talented secondary pupils 14 May 2013 Subscriber Content
We have issued guidance to staff saying they must not use their school email to send work to pupils. Is this ban necessary? Some staff have said email is useful for sending work to students. 9 May 2013 Subscriber Content
As an EYFS coordinator in a primary school, I am wondering what paperwork Ofsted will expect me to provide during their inspection. 5 May 2013 Subscriber Content
I am applying for assistant head for behaviour and safety. What questions would I expect to be able to answer? 5 May 2013 Subscriber Content
I have pupils who are getting regular counselling sessions from our Parent & Child Support Officer. She is a qualified child counsellor, these pupils have a range of emotional issues based mainly around problems at home, should they be on my SEN register? 3 May 2013 Subscriber Content
I have been newly appointed as principal of a UTC. In setting up a school from scratch, are there any pointers the experts can give me to ensure I address every need of the new school in my planning and preparation phase? 1 May 2013 Subscriber Content
What is the legal position of a member of staff, and their employer, when the member of staff wishes to retract a resignation letter - e.g. timescales, rights etc? 1 May 2013 Subscriber Content