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Why Reflection Is a Leadership Superpower – Especially This Year

by Katie OBrien

Discover why reflection is a powerful leadership tool in 2026. Learn how school leaders can use strengths-led reflection to drive improvement and stay aligned with the new Ofsted framework.

Ofsted Is Changing — But Your Strengths Still Matter Most

by Katie OBrien

How schools can stay confident and inspection-ready by focusing on what works, not just what’s new.

Why Specialist Reviews Are Crucial as the Academic Year Ends

by Katie OBrien

Discover why end-of-year specialist school reviews—covering safeguarding, SEND, behaviour, and more—are vital for strategic planning and inspection readiness. Try Evaluate‑Ed free today.

A New Chapter for Howard Jackson and Evaluate-Ed

by Katie OBrien

Evaluate-Ed Announces Groundbreaking MAT Dashboard – First Look for Trust Leaders

by Katie OBrien

Does classroom teaching demonstrate understanding of the daily needs of our pupils, including disadvantaged and SEND?

by Katie OBrien

Evaluate-Ed Introduces Affordable £250 Pricing for Schools, Redefining Accessibility in School Improvement Tools

by Katie OBrien

Be Curious, Not Furious: Changing the Narrative on School Behaviour Management

by Katie OBrien

How Do Adults Shape Student Behaviour Through SMSC in Schools?

by John Croghan

From Data to Action: Implementing Real-Time Feedback in Schools

by Katie OBrien

Working Together to Improve School Attendance: A Collaborative Approach

by Katie OBrien

A New Era for School Accountability: The Scrapping of Single Headline Ofsted Grades and What This Means for Schools

by Emily Jones

Evaluate-Ed Appoints Emily Jones as Chief Operations Officer

by Katie OBrien

The Importance of Consistent Self-Evaluation Across Multi-Academy Trusts

by Katie OBrien

Unlocking Success: What Does A Good School Improvement Plan Look Like?

by Katie OBrien

Demystifying the School Improvement Plan: Who Takes the Lead?

by Katie OBrien

The roles, responsibilities and realities of governance

by Katie OBrien

Understanding the Difference Between SEF and SIP

by Katie OBrien

Understanding the School Improvement Plan

by Katie OBrien

School Improvement – Question of the Month, May.

by Rachel Wood

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