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Nov 22, 2024 | 
tes.com | Mark Steed
When the time comes to move on, it is important that teachers go about their resignation in the right way. Writing a properly crafted letter of resignation is an essential part of this process because it reflects professionalism, courtesy and a commitment to positive relationships. A formal resignation letter helps the school administration to plan accordingly, providing a clear timeline for transition, which minimises disruption for students and colleagues.
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Nov 5, 2024 | 
schoolmanagementplus.com | Steve Price |Mark Steed |Cherry Atkinson |Alex Russell
In the Autumn 2023 edition of Independent School Management Pluswe explored the new flexible working rules being introduced by the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 which was awaiting an implementation date. The new rules came into effect from 6 April 2024.
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Nov 4, 2024 | 
schoolmanagementplus.com | Mark Steed |Cherry Atkinson |Alex Russell |Louise Brenlund
In the often high-pressure world of education, where high intensity workloads often create stress and burnout, a small yet outward looking multi-academy trust is standing out by taking a different approach. By putting staff wellbeing and kindness at the heart of its culture, this trust is not only securing strong staff retention rates but also attracting new talent. The ripple effect has been felt across its schools, benefiting staff, students, and the broader community.
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Sep 17, 2024 | 
schoolmanagementplus.com | Cherry Atkinson |Alex Russell |Louise Brenlund |Mark Steed
As the new term begins, Kai Vacher, principal of British School Muscat, joins consultant and head Mark Steed to discuss what makes a good staff induction programme. Mark recommends that focusing on people is key, and making time for social events will help staff forge new relationships, while Kai highlights the benefits of an airport welcome party with branded t-shirts to help new staff feel welcomed.
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Sep 5, 2024 | 
schoolmanagementplus.com | Helen Wright |Mark Steed |Cherry Atkinson
There have been numerous articles in the UK popular press lately, describing the “exodus” of British teachers from the profession and the year-on-year failure of the Department for Education to meet recruitment targets. The unprecedented decline in teacher recruitment and retention over the past decade or so means that the demand for teachers in 2024 far outstrips supply.
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Sep 5, 2024 | 
schoolmanagementplus.com | Helen Wright |Mark Steed
Mill Hill Education Group has announced its first school outside the UK. In partnership with property developer Ornsirin, Mill Hill will establish an English international school in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Ornsirin will invest in the construction of the new school, which will operate under the Mill Hill School brand. The school is set to open initially as a pre-prep and prep school in September 2025.
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Aug 26, 2024 | 
schoolmanagementplus.com | Mark Steed |Irena Barker |Helen Wright
In my capacity as a board director, I recently spent two days observing and participating in a series of uplifting start-of-the-year CPD sessions at Dalton School, an extremely well-respected international school in Hong Kong. The experience was such that I felt inspired to put pen to paper in praise of international teachers, and their contribution to the world. What they accomplish is truly exceptional. Being an international teacher brings a unique set of challenges.
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Aug 12, 2024 | 
schoolmanagementplus.com | Peter Tait |Mark Steed |Irena Barker
A partner of Wellington College has secured the former offices of Airbnb in San Francisco for the school’s first US branch, The Pie reports. The Hiba Academy Bay Area, part of the Wellington College Education network of schools, will open in 2026, teaching students from kindergarten to grade 8 in both English and Chinese.
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Jul 23, 2024 | 
schoolmanagementplus.com | Irena Barker |Alex Crossman |Mark Steed |Chris Barnes
Coaching has undergone a remarkable transformation in the field of educational leadership. What was once considered a remedial intervention has now become a proactive strategy embraced by successful leaders. This shift in perception has ushered in a new era of leadership development, and RSAcademics, a prominent name in education known for its extensive network and influential research, has illuminated the profound impact of coaching in the 2023 RSAcademics Headship Report.
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Jul 3, 2024 | 
schoolmanagementplus.com | Irena Barker |Helen Pike |Mark Steed
A London-based schools’ consultancy says it has seen an “explosion” in calls from worried parents of international pupils ahead of the UK General Election and plans for VAT on school fees. Quintessentially Education says it has had a three-fold increase in calls from parents of pupils currently at UK independent schools, and prospective parents. Many are questioning the future viability of their chosen schools if a Labour government wins the General Election and imposes VAT.
