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Primary Education with QTS BA(hons) Former primary educator, current mummy and Twinkl Digest journalist SEND advocate KS2 Writer covering the latest news, policy and research
π¨BREAKING NEWS π¨
DfE announces mandatory year 8 reading test
READ π www.twinkl.co.uk/l/wecpg
At an International Reading Conference event hosted by Daisy Education UK and attended by QE Insights, Jon Biddle spoke passionately about the benefits of using graphic novels to promote reading in the classroom
READ part 1 here π www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1j2src
What do teachers need to know about the update exam access arrangements for 2025-26?
QE Insights has all the updates here π
π www.twinkl.co.uk/l/nv5h5
How teachers can reduce planning time and get their work/life balance back
READ π www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1getyp
Dame Christine Gilbert tells Education Committee that Ofsted needs to listen to 'all voices in the system' as the new framework comes into effect from 10th November
What do teachers need to know ahead of implementation?
READ π www.twinkl.co.uk/l/17c3ga
Three practical strategies to break down barriers to inclusion as told by Georgina Durrant at the SEND Show UK
FIND OUT HERE π www.twinkl.co.uk/l/70qc3
BREAKING NEWS
Government publishes future primary assessment dates confirming KS2 SATs for the next three years
QE Insights considers what this could mean ahead of the curriculum and assessment review
READ π www.twinkl.co.uk/l/q64rw
Live from the TES SEND Show UK, QE Insights saw Georgina Durrant tell educators how to improve inclusivity in their classrooms through neuro-affirming practice
READ MORE HERE π www.twinkl.co.uk/l/af1xv
It's #WorldMentalHealthDay2025
Consider a whole-school approach to mental health and look after your own wellbeing and that of your KS2 pupils
READ π www.twinkl.co.uk/l/12qaa6
All the latest news teachers need to know from QE Insights in one handy round up
READ π www.twinkl.co.uk/l/n9kym
How do the government intend to fix the education system?
A round-up of everything teachers need to know from this year's Labour Conference #LAB25
READ π www.twinkl.co.uk/l/15zfsh
Calling all teachers
QE Insights wants to hear from you about curriculum planning
Do you use commercially-made resources and how does this impact your workload?
LET US KNOW ANONYMOUSLY π forms.gle/4cStoxqkAqhG...
Top tips for teachers preparing for autumn parents evening
READ π www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1be8vo
Shadow Education Secretary outlines plans for permanent exclusions for pupils in 'blueprint to improve discipline'
#CPC25
READ π www.twinkl.co.uk/l/8l165
π¨ BREAKING NEWS π¨
The DfE has announced new tax free teacher training incentives
READ MORE π
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/xjjoc
Inclusion is one of the most heard words in education this year.
QE Insights questions how inclusive primary maths is really, hearing from experts on what needs to change
READ π www.twinkl.co.uk/l/rr3l8
GoStudent confirms why being the 'favourite teacher' may make your subject more popular
Find out which subjects teachers want to see on the curriculum and how to future-proof education
READ π www.twinkl.co.uk/l/122n8s
π°In the news this week π°
QE Insights was live at the Labour Conference hearing about the future of the curriculum, Ofsted and teacher retention #LAB25
For full coverage from this and more read π
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/n9kym
What can headteachers do to reduce pressure on teachers and improve retention?
Insights from Manny Botwe at the Labour Conference #LAB25
Share your thoughts find out more
READ π www.twinkl.co.uk/l/120f2h
EPI and Chartered College panel at #LAB25 talk flexible working, teacher autonomy and bringing back joy to retain teachers
READ MORE π www.twinkl.co.uk/l/n45tf
Education Committee member tells Labour Conference:
'the system is giving teachers too many reasons to walk' #Lab25
READ π www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1kgeei
π¨QE INSIGHTS EXCLUSIVE π¨
NASUWT reports teachers seeing an increase in misogynistic and racist abuse in classrooms
READ π www.twinkl.co.uk/l/dnbw8
October is Black History Month and QE Insights explores how to teach this is KS2 with sensitivity and respect
READ MORE π
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/7wast
Support for teachers preparing for Autumn parents' evening this year
Reduce the workload and focus on what matter most
READ π www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1be8vo
Top education news stories this week include
π6 sectors you can move to after teaching
πwhat education could look like under Reform UK
πEuropean Day of Languages
πExclusive teacher discounts
and more π www.twinkl.co.uk/l/18vkxj
Today is European Day of Languages
How can you make learning a language fun in KS2?
FIND OUT π www.twinkl.co.uk/l/irj5t
To all the teaching assistants, thank you for the amazing job you do from KS2 Digest and all the grateful KS2 teachers!
For #NationalTADay, we're revisiting 5 ways to thank your colleagues and show your appreciation.
READ π www.twinkl.co.uk/l/11i13x
To keep teachers in the know, KS2 Digest considered what education could look like under a Reform UK government
FIND OUT HERE π www.twinkl.co.uk/l/o94k6
Girls are more likely than boys to lose motivation in PE in KS2 - Digest explores why and reveals:
HOW can teachers re-engage girls in PE lessons?
READ π www.twinkl.co.uk/l/zgq73
Are you a teacher looking to make a career move?
Everything you need to know about resignation dates, notice periods and interview skills ready for your next role
FIND OUT HERE π www.twinkl.co.uk/l/yxroc
