Children today are missing out on something vital for their mental, emotional, and social development - play.
But how can we, as professionals and as parents, help to reverse this trend?
The Family Play Programme is here to help!
Find out more: bit.ly/4aUZNZO
Yesterday spoke to a packed room of 50+ School Business Managers from Manchester & Trafford at @oneeducation.bsky.social Spring Finance Conference. Always a pleasure to speak at this forum this time providing an update on the Employment Rights Act & the impact on the #education sector
Happy #WorldBookDay! 📚
We’ve loved seeing all the fantastic photos coming in today from the schools and trusts we work with. We couldn't resist joining in the fun by sharing our own photos of the youngest members of the One Education family, who are looking absolutely fabulous in their costumes!
In the Neil Foden Child Practice Review, the safeguarding breakdown is described as a cultural failure marked by complacency, minimal accountability, and absence of confident challenge.
So how can we build a strong safeguarding culture in school?
bit.ly/4kNk3Q9
📚✨ Happy #WorldBookDay! We hope everyone has lots of fun reading and talking about their favourite books.
Remember, World Book Day is just the beginning when it comes to reading for pleasure! Keep up the momentum with the One Education Reading Award: bit.ly/479tEuW
The government aims for all schools and colleges to meet six core digital standards by 2030.
But achieving these standards is not simply a matter of installing the right systems in schools. The challenge lies in keeping them running effectively over time.
🌱 The Family Play Programme helps to promote the development of healthy self-esteem, emotional regulation, and resilience.
A chance to engage in playful, nurturing activities that strengthen attachments between children and their caregivers.
📧 cpeadmin@oneeducation.co.uk
Your Consistent Financial Return (CFR) captures the essential benchmarking data that governors use to ask questions and allocate funding strategically.
If your coding isn’t accurate, your benchmarking won’t be either.
So let's get it right: bit.ly/4r3uTTI
🎷🎶 We're so proud that our collaboration with the NYJO has evolved into regular Jazz Jam sessions, giving young people the chance to build their very own musical community.
Want to get involved? Read this blog to find out more:
📚 One of the ways we can make sure #WorldBookDay has a real impact on reading for pleasure is by using it to introduce children to real authors and illustrators.
Don't miss our round-up of the best virtual events taking place this year: bit.ly/3OM5dNZ
#WBD26 #GoAllIn2026
Cultural competence is the ability to protect children from harm by understanding and responding appropriately to cultural differences, while ensuring that culture is never used to justify abuse or neglect.
But what does this look like in practice?
bit.ly/4aUI6YV
The government aims for mainstream schools to set up an inclusion base where pupils can access support that bridges the gap between mainstream and specialist provision.
Many schools already have this provision. For others, it feels daunting.
One Education is here to help.
🎉 We're looking forward to #WorldBookDay - a day that promises to be bigger and better than ever as it takes place during the #NationalYearofReading!
But how can we promote reading for pleasure every other day of the year? Join our FREE webinar on Wednesday to find out: bit.ly/4azMNbQ
🚨 There are still places remaining on our Advanced Training for DSL!
Don't miss the opportunity to share a greater depth of knowledge, skills and experience with like-minded professionals.
Book your place now: bit.ly/4rDRlnn
Our Advanced DSL Training takes place on Wednesday, 4 March- book now while places remain!
Delve deeper in to the role and requirements of the Designated Safeguarding Lead, whilst meeting the two-yearly statutory training needs set by KCSIE.
Book here: bit.ly/4rDRlnn
Moving beyond surface level trauma-informed practice is essential to ensure care is considered, consistent, and genuinely supportive of children’s long-term development.
Learn more about how to become truly trauma aware: bit.ly/4qTCQeU
🎉 The #NationalYearofReading calls on the whole nation to read for pleasure. But 2026 is extra special for us - it also marks 10 years of our Reading Award!
This is the year to #GoAllIn for reading for pleasure! Read ahead to learn how we can help:
🎉 It's the #NationalYearofReading!
To celebrate, we're holding a free webinar next Wednesday, focusing on how to develop pupils’ reader identities and provide a rich variety of reading opportunities in school.
Book your place: bit.ly/4azMNbQ
Following publication of the potentially reformative Schools White Paper, the Crescent Purchasing Consortium would like to affirm its position as an ardent supporter and trusted partner of SEND pupils, students and staff.
Read more here: www.thecpc.ac.uk/news/cpc-sup...
🌟 Introducing The Family Play Programme - an 8-week, trauma-informed course for KS1 and KS2 families, designed to support their child’s emotional wellbeing and development at home.
Want to know more? Get in touch!
📧 cpeadmin@oneeducation.co.uk
The Schools White Paper, “Every Child Achieving and Thriving,” sets out proposals to shape the future of education.
A 12-week consultation is now open, giving families, schools and professionals the opportunity to respond and influence what happens next: bit.ly/46nEQE2
💡 In the White Paper, we learn that increasing inclusion in mainstream schools is a central pillar of the government's proposed reforms.
This is also reflected in the Education Estates Strategy. Read more about the government's plan for inclusion: bit.ly/3MsuiwM
🎶🎷 Last year, we were proud to collaborate with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra on a project to broaden children’s musical opportunities.
That project has now grown into a regular Jazz Jam session, giving young people the opportunity to continue making music alongside their peers:
🖥️ Digital technology sits at the heart of school life - but this growing reliance on technology has exposed widening disparities across the sector.
One Education IT can help you overcome these barriers and keep your digital systems running smoothly: bit.ly/4rtmmKL
📄 With more than 50 missed opportunities, the Neil Foden Child Practice Review (2025) is arguably one of the worst we have ever read.
One thing we can learn from the review is to never underestimate the importance of safeguarding culture: bit.ly/4kNk3Q9
🚨 New data from the Early Language Support for Every Child pilot suggests that six in 10 children have speech and language needs.
This research highlights the critical importance of early intervention. Download our easy-to-use resource to identify SLCN:
Ramadan Mubarak to all who are observing 🌙
We know many of the school communities we partner with across the country will be marking the month ahead.
Wishing everyone celebrating a peaceful and positive Ramadan from all of us at One Education.
🎙️ Don't miss the latest episode of Rethinking Education!
Learn all about curriculum development - a journey that doesn't end, but continuously evolves as we adapt to meet the needs of the next generation.
Listen for free on #Spotify:
Last week marked #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek, a reminder that mental health affects families, friendships, education and workplaces every day.
In our podcast on youth suicide prevention, we discuss how to hold difficult conversations around mental health: bit.ly/49gkeiW
🔵 The HR Circle gives you the opportunity to take part in lively discussions with other HR professionals, sharing valuable insights and expertise.
Join our next session on Wednesday, 25 March 2026, as discuss the "Single Central Record."
hrcircle@oneeducation.co.uk 📧
