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Grants for schools: the Foyle Foundation

Is accessing a grant to fund educational improvements to your school something that interests you? Gill O'Donnell explains the scope of the Foyle Foundation and how it could benefit your institution

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Does a new headteacher spell trouble for staff?

Some believe that a fashion for school staff "clean-outs" when new headteachers take over is resulting in experience and knowledge being lost from the system. Former headteacher and now legal consultant to the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL), Richard Bird, discusses

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Guide to school employment tribunals

Schools that are properly prepared for employment tribunal hearings can minimise cost and maximise their likelihood of success, writes Tamara Ludlow

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The school business manager's role in implementing a VLE

School business managers and bursars can play a key role in ensuring their schools establish efficient and effective visual learning environments

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SEN delegated funding vs. statements

Has increased SEN delegated funding led to fewer statements? Roger Inman looks at the friction between the law and new ways of providing for learning difficulties in the mainstream

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Benefits of in-house school catering

Bringing your school catering in-house can have benefits for your school finances while at the same time creating a better experience for students

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Audit tool for promoting racial equality

This free resource looks at the National Healthy School Standard (NHSS) programme, and the objectives relevant to the promotion of racial equality in schools

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Self-evaluation for school improvement: steps 1 & 2

This free resource outlines the first two recommended steps in evaluating your school for improvement

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School bursars as heads?

Should we be encouraging school business managers and bursars to progress into headship? Ruth Bradbury, who speaks on financial management at schools, voices her thoughts on the subject, as do two School Financial Management readers

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How to finance and manage a sports hall

Gary Dawson provides a comprehensive briefing which explains how to ensure the build of your new school sports hall goes smoothly

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