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12 Sep Changes to the Ofsted grading system – what next?

Posted at 15:43h in Education News

Recent changes to the Ofsted grading system, which have been making headlines, represent a significant shift in how schools in England are inspected. Previously, Ofsted inspections resulted in single-word headline judgements such as “outstanding,” “good,” “requires improvement,” or “inadequate.” However, as of September 2025, these one-word...

28 Jun The Crucial Role of Rest and Recuperation for Teachers and School Staff During Summer Holidays

Posted at 13:01h in Uncategorised

As the school year comes to a close, the final bell rings in more than just the end of classes; it signals the beginning of a well-deserved break for teachers and school staff. Moore Teachers knows how the summer holidays offer a vital period for our...

01 Dec Elevating Education: The Essential Role of Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants in Primary School Classrooms

Posted at 16:23h in Uncategorised

Primary schools are not just about classrooms and teachers; they are an intricate web of support staff who are the unsung heroes who craft an enriching environment that fosters learning, growth, and individualised support for every student. While teachers hold the primary responsibility of teaching and...

03 Nov The Importance of Skills Development for Teachers and Staff Working on Supply: Nurturing Education Through Continuous Growth

Posted at 12:38h in Uncategorised

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, teachers and staff members working on supply play a vital role in ensuring the smooth functioning of schools and institutions. These professionals often step into diverse classrooms, facing unique challenges and opportunities every day. To navigate this dynamic environment successfully,...

09 Feb Reducing teacher workload is essential to stem the exodus of teachers leaving the profession

Posted at 12:35h in Uncategorised

The recent NEU teacher strikes have further highlighted the pressures that teaching staff are facing. Pay is certainly a driving factor; however, heavy workloads and unsustainable expectations are a significant contributor in teachers’ decisions to leave. A poll by the NEU shows that nearly half of...

02 Feb The importance of mental health and well-being for primary school teachers and staff

Posted at 13:09h in Uncategorised

Moore Teachers are aware of how the mental health of teachers and support staff within schools is important. It’s particularly important for primary school teachers and staff for the following reasons: Formative years: Primary school years are a crucial time in a child's development, and teachers play...

30 Nov Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants – what’s the difference?

Posted at 16:23h in Uncategorised

Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants provide essential classroom support to the children as well as the teacher, and play a vital role within schools. Moore Teachers place many TAs and LSAs within primary schools and they are in high demand. However, there can be some...

29 Apr Flexible Working Within Education

Posted at 09:14h in Uncategorised

The terms flexibility and adaptability within education go hand-in-hand with teaching. As Primary Teachers we are constantly having demands and requests made of us that require the ability to adapt, as a core skill, embedded into our classroom practice and wider school working environment. So entwined...

18 Aug ASD in education – How we support Primary Schools

Posted at 11:07h in Uncategorised

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a lifelong development disorder that effects the way a person communicates, relates to other people and how they express themselves. Children with autism experience the world around them differently to other children and need specialised support and understanding to engage with...

25 Nov Agency Exploitation or a Valuable Service?

Posted at 16:41h in Uncategorised

Social media and newspapers are forever talking about the high charges agencies place on schools to cover sickness absences and paint agencies in a bad light. But, is it really exploitation or a lack of understanding? In Hertfordshire there are 646 schools of which 494 are primary schools. The number of...