Educational information
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- 4myschools
- Essex and East Schools Recruitment and Supply of Teachers and Support Staff services.
- Criminal Records Bureau
- Information about disclosures and checks on employees and voulunteers.
- DCSF International School Award
- The DCSF International School Award (ISA) is an accreditation scheme for curriculum-based international work in schools. It provides recognition for teachers and schools working to instil a global dimension into the learning experience of children and young people.
- DCSF Publications
- A library of documents and key publications relating to governance and education, available to download and order.
- Eggberts Adventures - Free resources for schools
- Based on the books by Paul Gustafson, Eggberts Adventures, this website offers free resources for schools suitable for infants.
- Essex Grid for Learning
- On-line resources, information and news for schools in Essex.
- Every Child Matters
- General information about the Every Child Matters agenda.
- Extended Schools
- Information about the Extended Schools agenda.
- Information Commissioner
- Information relating to Freedom of Information and Data Protection, including publication schemes.
- Jobscene
- Jobs in Essex schools.
- MFL School Support Cultural Experiences
- Specialises in delivering exciting cultural experiences through performance and workshops in schools.
- Ofsted
- The inspection of schools and educational establishments, and related reports.
- QCA - Qualifications and Curriculum Authority
- National body that develops and modernises the curriculum assessments, examinations and qualifications.
- Safer Recruitment Training for governors and heads - NCSL
- A link to the NCSL safer recruitment training that should be undertaken by the headteacher and a governor.
- School Profiles
- On-line source of School Profiles.
- Teachernet
- Advice and guidance on educational matters.
- Teachers TV
- Resources and reviews, "Just for Governors" series on how other schools deal with challenges.
- TES - Times Educational Supplement
- Education job vacancies, news, reviews and debate about educational issues.
- Your Homework
- Good advice for kids and parents about homework!