Covid-19 School Leadership Survey
The COVID-19 School Leadership Survey explores the burden and stress that UK school headteachers and senior leadership staff (e.g. deputy headteachers) experience in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. This study is part of a wider international study of 36 countries.
The survey takes approx 15-20 minutes to complete and will help create a better understanding of the impact Covid-19 has had on our school leaders. It is open to head teachers and members of the senior leadership team within primary and post-primary schools.
The survey will close by the end of March 2022.
For more information:
ImpactEd Webinar Series
ImpactEd have recently launched a new webinar series focused on practical guidance for teachers and school leaders to help them better evaluate their impact. The first webinar, Impact not Outputs, has a focus on helping school leaders use evidence to prioritise the initiatives that make the biggest difference, particularly in the context of Covid recovery and supporting pupil and teacher wellbeing. The webinars are 45 minutes and free to attend - sign up for the first event in the series here.
iSpace Wellbeing
The award-winning wellbeing approach to PSHE, building emotionally resilient children and young people.
iSpace Wellbeing proudly creates wellbeing curriculum plans for pupils across all age ranges. They allow teachers to know they are using the “gold standard” in evidence-based approaches to mental health and wellbeing, whilst enabling them to focus on what they do best: supporting children to learn, progress and flourish.
More information about what iSpace Wellbeing can provide for your pupils can be found on their website.
Research opportunities with the Behavioural Insights Team (BIT)
BIT are a social purpose organisation running research projects in schools: from using text messages to boost school attendance to sending letters from trusted peers to encourage university applications.
BIT currently have two opportunities for schools to take part in their research:
1. For Secondary Schools: How do pupils make GCSE options decisions?
BIT are looking to:
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Observe the presentation of subjects at GCSE options sessions (in-person or virtually).
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Interview a small number of pupils, parents, and teachers.
If you would like to get involved in any of these activities, please email julia.ryle-hodges@bi.team.
2. For Primary Schools: Bust misconceptions in maths and science
BIT are looking for:
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Schools to take part in a study testing a new maths and science programme called ‘Stop and Think’. The study is being funded by the Education Endowment Foundation and will run during the next academic year (2022-2023).
If you’re interested in taking part in the project, please email stopandthink@bi.team or click here to book a 15-minute call.
Talk Consent
Talk Consent provides effective and engaging sessions to secondary school students on consent to end sexual violence in schools.
They understand that it can be difficult for teachers to talk to students about sex and consent. Talk Consent can supplement your RSE with age-adapted sessions in a format and price that works for you.
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Age-appropriate content is approved by their advisor and clinical psychologist who specialises in sexual abuse and trauma.
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Delivered by relatable and engaging speakers.
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Booking is simple and easy and is affordable at £100 per hour session.
Contact Dan Allchurch for more information: dan@talkconsent.org or visit their website: www.talkconsent.org