The government was recently told that inclusion relies on an "ecosystem of multi-agency expertise" - but what does this look like? Learn how One Education uses this approach to support not only individual children, but the adults & systems around them: bit.ly/49Rdlne

📚 Don't miss our Book Review for school leaders and teachers! Headteacher Jason Hughes tells us all about "Unstressable" by Mo Gawdat and Alice Law - a book billed as a ‘practical guide to stress-free living’. Read here: bit.ly/4rwlgxq #NationalStorytellingWeek

Our team of specialist advisers can help you to set up, review, and develop your internal provision. 🔹 Environment 🔹 Curriculum 🔹 Communication 🔹 Training Want to know more? Contact Helen Marriott at [email protected] 📧

🌱 Many schools have embraced the language of being trauma-informed, a positive step towards a truly inclusive learning environment. But without true trauma awareness, attempts to soothe children might negatively impact their emotional development. bit.ly/4qTCQeU

To help schools navigate the complexities of identifying SLCN, our Speech and Language Therapy Team has put together a practical, easy-to-use resource to support early and effective identification. Download your copy here:

Signs and indicators of affluent neglect are often difficult to recognise, mainly because it centres around emotional abuse. So what can we do to make sure we respond effectively to affluent neglect? Read our blog for information and advice: bit.ly/4b32rx3

Is your school considering a mobile phone ban? Don't forget to take the following steps: ✅ Check policies reflect the updated guidance ✅ Ensure staff and governors are consistent ✅ Get parents and carers on board Read here for further information: bit.ly/3Z4mKmw

📣Our Electronic Music Education Report is out 📣 10 teachers, 60 kids. There is a gap. It is bridgeable. Read summary & full report: deliaderbyshireday.com/education/ @biggive.bsky.social Report by @brightersound.bsky.social @oneeducation.bsky.social

Small amounts of lateness accumulate into significant missed learning, e.g. 15 minutes late every day adds up to 2 weeks of lost learning per year. So what can you do to promote school punctuality? Find out: bit.ly/45kXJXM

Our new Inclusion Self-Audit Tool helps schools to reflect on and evaluate the effectiveness of their provision for pupils with SEND. Supporting you to identify strengths and areas for development that may otherwise go unnoticed. Download here: bit.ly/3NRbebS

🚨 #NowHiring: Applications for Technical Systems Manager close this Weds! The ideal candidate will will oversee the design and optimisation of our network environment, and lead improvements across the IT estate. Apply here: bit.ly/4rM1b6H #ManchesterJobs #ITJobs

Thought provoking afternoon recording @oneeducation.bsky.social Rethinking Education podcast with Jen Crittenden from @collegeofteaching.bsky.social focussing on curriculum with @jograyeducation.bsky.social ….. released soon so watch out on Spotify

Ever heard this in your classroom? 👉 “They won’t speak.” 👉 “They don’t have the vocabulary.” 👉 “Only the confident ones put their hands up.” The Three Strands of Oracy Webinar Series is here to help you change that narrative. Book your place: bit.ly/49lgBHi

🔵 Thanks to everyone who joined us for our HR Circle yesterday! The next meeting will take place on Wednesday 25 March, focusing on 'Single Central Record.' Not a member yet? Sign up for our £50 annual subscription. 📧 [email protected]

🚨 New DfE guidance states that “all schools should be mobile phone-free environments by default, anything other than this should be an exception only.” What does this mean for your school? Read our blog for expert advice and guidance: bit.ly/3Z4mKmw

Children’s needs are increasingly complex, intersecting education, health, safeguarding, attendance, and mental health. Expecting schools to meet these needs in isolation is neither realistic nor sustainable. Read all about multi-agency working here: bit.ly/49Rdlne

Read our collaborative blog with ESBUK for expert advice on how to raise the profile of oracy in school and help your learners to: ✅ Develop a voice ✅ Communicate with others ✅ Gain mastery of speaking for a range of purposes Read here:

🩷 Last week saw the release of the first ever Autistic Barbie, the latest addition to the brand's increasingly diverse collection. Learn more about Barbie's evolution over time and the role of representation in play: bit.ly/45bvb2T

While school absence understandably receives lots of attention, persistent lateness can also have a huge impact on learning, wellbeing, and the wider school culture. So if lateness persists, what should your school do? Read our blog for expert advice: bit.ly/45kXJXM

📝 We're proud to share that Dr Aletia Daly, a member of our Educational Psychology Team, has published a new paper in BPS Psychology of Education Review. Exploring the changes that students would make to GCSE English, Mathematics, and Science:

Affluent neglect refers to the neglect suffered by children living in wealthier families, which can often be harder to detect. 🔹 Emotional disconnect 🔹 Pressure to succeed 🔹 Substance use 🔹 Domestic abuse Learn more to safeguard your pupils: bit.ly/4b32rx3

📆 Our first Oracy Webinar takes place on Tuesday, 3 February - have you booked your place? Learn how to support pupils to develop the skills and confidence needed to use their voices effectively for context, audience and purpose. Secure your spot: bit.ly/49lgBHi

🚀 Oracy has risen further up the agenda following the Curriculum & Assessment Review and inspection framework. Want to provide meaningful opportunities for pupils to speak, listen, and be heard? Read our collaborative blog with ESBUK to learn how:

Today started @oneeducation.bsky.social HR Spring Training with Accredited Safer Recruitment Refresher Fabulous Feedback: - Great balance between presentation & conversation - ⁠lots of clearly delivered information - ⁠have highlighted actions to take back to #school - ⁠very informative🧵

🎙️ Don't miss our podcast with Papyrus, one of the UK's leading suicide prevention charities. In this honest and compassionate conversation, we explore the challenges young people face with mental health, the impact on professionals, and how we can offer meaningful support. Listen: bit.ly/49gkeiW

🎙️ What does inclusion really mean? Tune in to the latest episode of Rethinking Education to find out! Join us as we delve into the true meaning of inclusion and the importance of culture, relationships and quality first teaching in school: bit.ly/49zoZ6b

Our The Three Strands of Oracy Webinar Series brings together evidence-led strategies, classroom examples, and reflection points to support schools on their journey towards excellent oracy provision. Book your place today:

"It’s always useful to have that external appraisal which serves as a critique rather than a criticism." Find out how our Safeguarding Assessment is supporting schools and MATs to improve their safeguarding arrangements. Read more: bit.ly/4jwoi1R

Don't miss our latest Safeguarding Spotlight! 🔦 A free webinar that shares all the signs that a child may be experiencing domestic abuse and how to ensure that every child's voice is sought, heard and responded to. Tune in: bit.ly/4qdSdOV

What can we expect from the new national curriculum? Discover how the Curriculum and Assessment Review is shaping the future of the education, with a focus on high standards, assessment, inclusion, and new vocational pathways for every pupil.

🎙️ The latest episode of Rethinking Education is live! Helen Marriott, Head of Inclusion, discusses the common challenges and misconceptions around inclusion - alongside effective strategies to help improve our practice in school. Tune in: bit.ly/49zoZ6b

🎉 This year, we're excited to launch Music Access Award! This award makes up to £1,500 available to all Manchester secondary & special schools to help support disadvantaged pupils demonstrating musical progress and potential. Find out more: bit.ly/44Y4tL8

Safeguarding assessments in school – are they just a box-ticking exercise? Read our latest blog to find out as Vanessa Pomeroy, Senior Safeguarding Adviser, shares her thoughts on the pros and cons. bit.ly/4jwoi1R

Looking forward to another fantastic year exploring a range of topics with HR leaders in education! Join us for a 'Health and Safety Surgery,' taking place on 28 January 2026. Co-hosted by Ian Hutchings, Managing Director of Vita Safety Limited. [email protected]

Don't miss our "Three Strands of Oracy" Webinar Series, providing a practical framework for embedding high-quality oracy practice in school. Our first session takes place on Tuesday, 3 February, focusing on "Learning to Talk." Book your spot: bit.ly/49lgBHi

✨New Year, New Home! ✨ Our Central Steelpan Music Centre is moving to the Kath Locke Centre! Join us for our first sessions of 2026 and start your year with a new rhythm. 🥁 📅 Starting Monday 12 January 2026 📍 Kath Locke Centre, 123 Moss Lane East, Hulme

🗓️ As we embark on another year, now is the perfect time to reflect on your practice and set professional development goals. Read ahead for advice on how to build upon existing knowledge, skills and abilities in a continuous cycle of self-improvement. bit.ly/4pjOvC7

Wishing everyone a restful and refreshing winter break, we look forward to seeing you again in the new year! 🌟

🌱 Creative Psychotherapy can be beneficial for adopted children, especially those who do not have the vocabulary to articulate their memories of early life trauma. ➡️ One-to-one therapy ➡️ Parent-and-child therapy ➡️ Therapeutic parenting Learn more: bit.ly/48ub3Lg

Our "Guide for School Transitions" framework was designed to help newly adopted children as they make transitions in education. ✅ How trauma can affect learning ✅ When school is a protective factor ✅ Legal and attendance requirements Learn more: bit.ly/3YlffXS

All mainstream schools are set to receive a DfE Attendance Baseline Improvement Expectation (ABIE), with minimum expectations, in September 2026. What steps can you take to strengthen your school attendance systems and ensure readiness for future changes?

"As an Attendance Adviser, I am in a privileged role where I can work with many different schools all striving for the same thing... ✅ Supporting families ✅ Engaging children in education ✅ Providing pupils with opportunities for success!" Read more: bit.ly/48Bf8ME

This year, it was announced that suicide prevention would become compulsory in the school curriculum from September 2026. In our podcast with Papyrus UK, we talk about how we can help school staff hold those conversations safely and sensitively:

The Curriculum Review sets out an ambitious vision for a high-quality and inclusive education system. While immediate change is not required, this is a moment for school leaders to reflect and ensure they are ready for the next steps. Read more: bit.ly/4iEkSKe

🎄 Whilst Christmas parties can be the perfect time to boost morale and social relationships between school staff - there are also lots of opportunities for poor conduct and unintentional discrimination. Find out how to manage any HR issues that may arise: bit.ly/4op3oCA

The Curriculum Review sets out an ambitious vision for a high-quality and inclusive education system. While immediate change is not required, this is a moment for school leaders to reflect and ensure they are ready for the next steps. Read more: bit.ly/4iEkSKe

📄 Following the Curriculum & Assessment Review, educators can expect significant change over the next few years. How can your school prepare for these reforms to ensure they strengthen outcomes for all pupils, staff and wider communities? Read more: bit.ly/4iEkSKe

“When should a child start nursery or school after joining their adoptive family?” It’s a great question and one that doesn’t have a simple answer. That’s why our EP Team has created a brand new framework to help families, social workers and teachers. Find out more: bit.ly/3YlffXS

It's that exciting time of year with lots of festive activities and staff celebrations to look forward to. But as an employer, Christmas can throw up a number of HR issues. Read our blog for expert advice, tips & guidance to navigate this festive season: bit.ly/4op3oCA

With DfE ABIE expectations planned for Sept 2026, now is the time to act. Our Attendance & Register Audit helps schools to build confidence in their data, refine practice, and ultimately improve school attendance. 📧 [email protected]