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Anon post:
Can anyone recommend which union is best for education support staff?
I’d really appreciate your thoughts and experiences.

Anon post:
Looking for recommendations, please — what are the best safeguarding systems for logging, tracking, analysing, and presenting cases or data?
Which tools have you found reliable and easy to use?

Anon post:
Next half term, I’ll be focusing with staff on improving scaffolding in the classroom — introducing, modelling, and embedding effective techniques.
I’d really value any ideas, strategies, or examples you’ve found helpful.

Anon post:
Any primary schools using Bedrock Learning for vocabulary?
Or are there other programmes you’d recommend?
I’d love to hear your thoughts on impact and effectiveness.

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Anon post:
We’re considering restructuring due to funding pressures.
Has anyone successfully avoided job losses by finding alternative income sources?

Does anyone else automatically start spelling out their surname the moment they say it?
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Does anyone here experience 'imposter syndrome'?

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Can anyone help, anon?

I’m writing an agreed reference and would really appreciate some advice.
What are the best phrases or wording you’ve found helpful to include?

Looking for professional, positive examples that strike the right balance.

Can anyone help, anon?

I’d love to hear about how you run your EYFS open evenings.
What do they look like in your school, and how do you organise them?

I’m thinking of changing things up next year and would really value your ideas and examples of what’s worked well for you.

Anon post:
Do any maintained schools buy in third party legal services (ie, not the LA’s legal team)? Any recommendations? We are in London.

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