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Issue 8.09

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Children And Adolescents Who Are The Siblings Of Children With Intellectual Disabilities Or Autism

This report by Professor Richard Hastings from the University of Warwick has identified concerning gaps in research and support for brothers and sisters of disabled people. The review highlights two groups of siblings in particular that need urgent attention: siblings whose brothers and sisters have high levels of behavioural problems, and young carers that care for siblings with a health or disability need. Leadership Briefing Issue 8.09 (93)

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The State Of Language Learning In Primary And Secondary Schools In England

This report by the CfBT Education Trust has found that nearly a third of primary school teachers aren’t confident teaching a foreign language. To gear up, teachers will need to quickly find a learning method they’re comfortable with and one that will inspire young pupils. The survey of primary and secondary schools in the state and independent sectors across England has taken place against a backdrop of considerable education reform and provided a unique opportunity to see evidence of the mpact of these reforms on the teaching of languages in our schools as well as to collect the views from teachers of all educational phases about the opportunities and challenges brought out about by changes at national level. Leadership Briefing Issue 8.09 (93)

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Sex And Relationships Education (SRE) For The 21st Century

This new guidance for schools by the Sex Education Forum and the PSHE Association on the teaching of Sex and Relationships Education, provides information to teachers on topics that are missing from current Guidance published in 2000, including issues about pornography, the safe use of technology, sexual consent, violence and exploitation. The Supplementary Advice is supported by the DfE and a range of other government, education and voluntary sector stakeholders including many of the core members of the Sex Education Forum. Leadership Briefing Issue 8.09 (93)

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The Twoness of Twos – Leadership for Two Year Olds

This report on leadership for two year olds was commissioned by the London Early Years Foundation (LEYF) to look at how two year olds accessing childcare through the Government’s Two Year Offer can be assured of receiving consistently high quality and care experiences and is intended to inform those responsible for policy decisions at central and local level as well as those leading services and practice. Leadership Briefing Issue 8.09 (93)

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Educational Blogs And Their Effects On Pupils’ Writing

This research report by the CfBT Education Trust explores the effect that writing on online blogs can have for primary school pupils. The key aim of this study was to explore the differences in pupils' writing on blogs compared to their other writing. The secondary aims were to investigate the potential for using blogging to develop pupils' writing skills and to identify good practice in blogging. Leadership Briefing Issue 8.09 (93)

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Plan A+ 2014: The Unfinished Revolution

This report by independent think tank ‘Reform’ and the education body SSAT looked at the ways in which academies - semi-independent state schools which receive their funding directly and have more freedom over areas including the curriculum and staff pay - are using their powers. It suggests that a number of academies are making traditional academic subjects such as science and languages compulsory for at least some pupils. Leadership Briefing Issue 8.09 (93)

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In The Child’s Time: Professional Responses To Neglect

More must be done to identify and respond effectively to neglect at the earliest stages so that the most vulnerable children in our society do not remain too long in families where they come to harm, according to this new report from Ofsted. Whilst in some areas professionals are working well together to protect and support children who experience neglect, the report finds that overall the quality of professional practice is too variable. Leadership Briefing Issue 8.09 (93)

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