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"By being assertive and seeking clarity before the child is even in school, we’re cutting through the noise and establishing what challenges we’re going to face and what support measures we need to put in place to get those children into school. " Peter Hughes, CEO of The Mossbourne Federation. Part 2 in our inspirational Mossbourne attendance series explores the importance of laying the foundations for success to achieve high pupil attendance. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/evNEnWGp #attendancematters #schoolleadership #schoolleaders #teaching

The second article in the attendance series I've done with ProgressTeaching is now available to read! Laying the foundations for success is crucial when it comes to pupil attendance which is why a lot of pre-work goes into our attendance strategy at The Mossbourne Federation. #attendancematters

Discover the joy and satisfaction of boarding school experience of his son,through the eyes of Mr Bong Duke a delighted parent! His heartfelt message speaks volumes. #HappyBoarders #ParentalSatisfaction"

https://lnkd.in/gbvjS8T6 I’ve had this Four Corners episode on my watch list for a while. I’ve held off because I knew how personally upsetting I’d find it and because of how close it hits home as a parent. As a teacher and school leader I remember clearly those children who struggled with coming and being in school - the layers of trauma from that daily struggle for the whole family unit are real for many. I also know I’ve not always had the understanding and deep empathy for those families as I do today. I feel troubled by attendance as a competition in schools: morning tea with the principal for perfect attendees, weekly winners of the Come-along Cup trophy at assembly etc. I’ve seen the glaring, accusatory eyes towards those students who make it to school after days away because they’ve impacted the attendance data and chance of winning a prize. Can you imagine the shame, further trauma, greater likelihood of more absenteeism? There are many ‘accidental’ homeschoolers out there where families don’t have any options other than to homeschool their child/ren because schools struggle to cater for them. Things are changing/awareness is growing and there are some wonderful examples of success and many extraordinary teachers out there but much more is needed. Simply making it to school and masking for the day is not the aim, it’s not the win. The win happens when students go to school in conditions where they can thrive and not be further negatively impacted from the experience.

What has been making you smile in your school recently? Share it with us, and we’ll share it further... Here are a few of the happenings in Kimbolton School, Halliford School and Culford School recently. Find more School News here: https://lnkd.in/egVvfweZ #schoolnews #schoolpride #schoolspirit #independentschools #privateschools #schoolprofile #schoolsearch #findaschool

In the realm of education, we often focus on metrics like skilled educators, small class sizes, and test scores. While these are vital, we sometimes overlook a crucial element: a sense of school community. Community is more than pep rallies and spirit weeks; it’s about fostering pride and joy within the school building. In my latest article, I explore the transformative power of a strong school community and its impact on students' academic and personal growth. #education #teaching

Building the Esprit de Corps: Clubs, Activities, Cohorts, Learning Communities Like every week on Let's Talk Ed, we delve into the much-needed transformation of colleges to better support non-traditional students. We, Zahi Atallah and Chris Forde, along with special guest @Eric Painter, a US Army veteran turned community college professor, explore innovative strategies for enhancing the college experience, retention and success. In Segment 1: "Non-Traditional: A US Army Veteran's Journey to Becoming a Community College Professor”, we talk about the quintessential importance of class scheduling in allowing non-traditional student to attend and succeed in college. A schedule could be the reason why potential students don’t go to college, or drop out of college, or simply don’t succeed. A schedule is not just what is convenient for us as staff and faculty. It is a path to success in itself. Eric Painter shares his perspective as a veteran journeying from military service to academia, highlighting the unique challenges and triumphs faced by non-traditional students pursuing higher education. Segment 2: "Building the Esprit de Corps: Clubs, Activities, Cohorts, Learning Communities” tackles the importance of fostering a sense of belonging and community through clubs, activities, cohorts, and learning communities, creating a supportive environment for students of all backgrounds. Neglecting these essential success builders is a common college administration decision that hurts students, and ultimately the college. And, finally, in Segment 3: "A Hero's Perspective: If US Army Veteran Had the Magic Wand to Change College”, we arm Eric Painter with omnipotent powers and seek his perspective on transforming community colleges to better meet the needs of non-traditional students, offering valuable recommendations for positive change. Help us to empower learners by creating inclusive and student-centered community college environments! Join the Education Revolution!!!!!! Like, Share, and Subscribe!!!! And make Let’s Talk Ed the beacon of change for education in general, and college in particular #GrowthMindset #CommunityCollege #FlexibleSchedules #NonTraditionalStudents #HigherEducation #StudentSupport #StudentSuccess #VeteransInEducation #LetsTalkEd #InclusiveEducation #StudentEngagement #LearningCommunities #StudentLife #CollegeExperience #SupportiveEnvironment #EducationTransformation #MilitaryToCollege #StudentBelonging #StudentWellbeing #EducationalLeadership #StudentCommunity #AcademicSuccess

Positive student-teacher relationships yield remarkable results, with students performing 1.4 times better academically than those with neutral relationships. This underscores the immense impact of fostering supportive connections within the educational environment. #StudentTeacherRelationships #AcademicSuccess #SupportiveEnvironment #Reknight #ReknightProgram #SchoolPrincipal

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