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National College online network: issue 6

Safeguarding in schools

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The move by Ofsted to make safeguarding a limiting judgement has prompted leaders to review their security. In a recent discussion in our online network, colleagues examined the merits of ID cards and other measures for controlling access to school sites.

Working together

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Collaboration between two or more schools can have a positive impact on outcomes for students, according to a study commissioned by us. It is especially marked in ‘performance federations’, in which higher and lower attaining schools join forces to boost standards. In this debate, contributors shared their own views and experiences on the impact of collaborations on pupil performance and other aspects of school development.