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The role and responsibilities of the designated teacher for looked after children – Statutory guidance for school governing bodies

This publication provides a framework for schools which will ensure that the the role of the designated teacher is effective in helping looked after children to succeed. Ref: 01046-2009 Publication date: November 2009

Narrowing the Gaps: Guidance for literacy subject leaders

Narrowing the Gaps: Guidance for literacy subject leaders has been designed to aid the review of planning and better support colleagues in meeting the needs of all pupils in the class. Ref: 00083-2010BKT-EN Publication date: February 2010

Excellence for All: A Gifted and Talented approach to whole-school improvement

This Excellence for All guidance explores the characteristics of successful G+T learners and considers how those characteristics can be developed in under-achieving or potential G+T pupils, particularly those from a disadvantaged background. Ref: 01019-2009PDF-EN-02 Publication date: December 2009

Narrowing the Gaps: from data analysis to impact – A practical guide

A resource for senior and middle leaders in primary and secondary schools. It builds on the National Strategies’ publication Narrowing the Gaps: from data analysis to impact – the golden thread (Ref: 00792-2009PDF-EN-01) and offers data workshops providing staff development materials that can be used to shape whole-school training, dedicated sessions for middle leaders and cross-phase workshops for families of schools. Ref: 00912-2009PDF-EN-07 Publication date: November 2009

ICT subject leader support e-learning

Supporting ICT teachers in secondary schools who are new to the role of subject leader by focusing on key tasks and offering pathways through key documents provided by the National Strategies.

Moving on in mathematics: Narrowing the Gaps

This publication sets out ways to help primary schools to be more successful in narrowing the gaps in attainment in mathematics. Ref: 01082-2009BKT-EN Publication date: January 2010

Raising the attainment of Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Somali and Turkish heritage pupils: Guidance booklet

This booklet is intended to be used with the Management guide booklet to support school senior leaders in developing a strategic approach to raising the attainment of the pupils of Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Somali and Turkish heritage pupils in their schools. Ref: 00043-2008BKT-EN Publication date: July 2008

New Arrivals Excellence Programme: CPD Modules

Information on CPD modules which have been developed to enable local authorities and school leaders to focus training with school staff on meeting the needs of new arrivals in areas or schools where there is little experience of working with such pupils. Ref: 00041-2008DOM-EN Publication date: March 2008

Gender and Achievement resources

Access links relevant to gender and achievement issues. Includes short explanation of the importance this area carries.

Improving attendance and reducing persistent absence

Introduction to 'Improving attendance and reducing persistent absence' manual. Links to 'Every Child Matters' and further manual pages: Overview; Review of school attendance policy; Review of attendance practice; Identifying how data can most effectively be used to inform actions; Providing whole staff training; Ensuring that schools fulfil minimum requirements to improve attendance by reducing persistent absence; Resources and acknowledgements.

Attendance advice for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller children

This advice gives information for parents and carers of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller children and those who work with them in schools and local authorities. (DCSF ref: 00891-2008FLY-EN)

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