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Dealing with parents posting negative comments on Facebook

Facebook boasts over 30 million registered users in the UK, and for many parents it is now the first port of call for airing any grievances or raising issues about problems within school. Policing students' use of Facebook is increasingly taking more curriculum time, but how do you cope when it's the adults who are creating the problem?

22 Feb 2013

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Case study: primary pupils viewing inappropriate content at school

Many primary school pupils bring electronic devices to school on special toy days. This case study looks at what can go wrong when appropriate e-safety rules are not in place. How would you deal with pupils watching inappropriate content?

22 Feb 2013

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Case study: sexting in secondary school

What happens when an image meant for private use is shared with the entire school? This case study looks at the impact that a sexting image can have on the victim, and the long-term implications of such an act

21 Feb 2013

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Case study: primary pupils and violent video games

How do schools deal with a Year 2 pupil playing violent video games? This short case study looks at how one school tackled the problem

21 Feb 2013

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Research suggests parents are key to improving behaviour and reading

New research compares early intervention programmes. Colin Smith summarises its perhaps surprising conclusions

15 Feb 2013

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Engaging with parents to help pupils achieve aspirations

A study suggests that schools may be making incorrect assumptions about the aspirations of their pupils. David Gordon looks at the implications for improving attainment

11 Feb 2013

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Parental perspectives on the role of the SENCO

Parents of children with special educational needs are likely to have close contact with their SENCO. Rebecca Harris, parent of a child with autism, spoke to other mums and dads about the qualities and skills they think make a good SENCO. Here are her findings

7 Feb 2013

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Empowering parents to play their part in building good educational provision for children with SEND

The proposed reforms for SEND legislation and good practice guidance support the notion of a more clearly defined and higher-status role for parents and families. Here, we consider how Sencos can develop effective strategies for engaging with parents and carers, and preparing them for taking a more active role in their children’s educational provision

1 Feb 2013