CONTENTS Dear Reader,


Welcome to the latest issue of Education Today. We are taking a deep dive look at funding this month, with two features examining different aspects of this important topic. In the first, we’re delighted to


hear from Nicola Romain, Specialist Literacy Lead at Pearson, with a timely reminder that English Hub funding for primary schools is accessible until June and an explanation of the eligibility criteria. In our second feature on funding we speak to Daniel Goddard, divisional manager for Sunshine Gym, who explains how, given the recent two-year commitment pledged to the PE and Sport Premium for primary schools, investing in inclusive playground equipment can help more children get active – and build a legacy of fitness for life. Finally, in our third feature, we look at representation in the company of Joy Mbwake, Head of English and Assistant Headteacher at Lilian Baylis Technology College, who discusses the importance of having diverse role models in the classroom. Elsewhere we have all our regulars on hand


to offer insight and advice, while in our View from the classroom feature this month we speak to Will Scott, Principal at Dame Allan’s Schools, and Geoff Laidler, Headteacher at Dame Allan’s Junior School and Nursery, both in Newcastle upon Tyne. Remember, we love to hear from you, you can get in touch with us via Twitter @ EdTodayMag, as well as by phone or email!


Enjoy the issue!


Jonathan Swift Managing Editor


In this issue... 04 ON THE COVER


A Q&A with Michael Howard, Founder and Managing Director of Frontier Software


06-10 NEWS


Selected stories from the UK education scene this month


12 WELLBEING


With Mark Solomons, Founder of Welbee 14 BESA CORNER


With BESA members Chameleon PFE and The Safeguarding Company


15 VIEWS


With Dan Fitzpatrick; and Charlotte Rowley on leadership


16-18 VIEW FROM THE CLASSROOM


We hear from Will Scott, Principal at Dame Allan’s Schools, and Geoff Laidler, Headteacher at Dame Allan’s Junior School and Nursery


19 SEND


With Jayne Foster and Katrina Brown 20-25 VIEWS & OPINION


Featuring comment and insight from the UK education sector


26-28 FEATURE FOCUS: FUNDING


With Nicola Romain, Specialist Literacy Lead at Pearson


42 SAFEGUARDING


With comment from Richard Aylen, Technical Manager, Junckers


38 CYBER SECURITY 39-41 BETT HIGHLIGHTS


We wrap up this year’s Bett Show with a look at some of the highlights from Docklands


29-31 FEATURE FOCUS: FUNDING


We hear from Daniel Goddard, divisional manager for Sunshine Gym


32-33 FEATURE: DIVERSITY IN THE CLASSROOM


Featuring of Joy Mbwake, Head of English and Assistant Headteacher at Lilian Baylis Technology College


34-37 BUILDINGS, MAINTENANCE AND REFURBISHMENT


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