The subject networks for the Spring term 2026 are week beginning 2nd February 2026 - please make sure this week is in your school calendars

The new KIT form is in the HT files section.

It has been reviewed in light of the latest round of KITS in the autumn term - the main change is the dates of the data that we are looking at.

Your KIT meeting date should be in your calendar already

Lyndhurst 11th March pm

Loughborough 17th March pm

Belham 11th March am

Dulwich Hamlet 16th March am

Charles Dickens 9th March am

Streatham Wells 17th March am

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Join our next free webinar for an exclusive first look at the latest insights into school engagement across England. We’ll walk through the newest findings from our Autumn census and share early trends emerging from the data.

The webinar will last 30 minutes, with additional time at the end for questions.

Webinar Overview

• National findings on pupil engagement
• National findings on employee engagement
• The TEP methodology: why national and contextual benchmarking matter

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You can sign up by following the link https://www.tep.uk/webinar

Ofsted: questionnaires

In CST's Friday briefing they provided a link to updated staff and pupil questionnaires issued during inspections. There is also an updated parent questionnaire - this can be filled in at any time, but Ofsted do especially encourage parents to complete it around an inspection.

Please take a look so you know what the revised questions are.

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DfE: multiplication tables check – attainment data

The DfE has published statistics which cover the national attainment of pupils who took the multiplication tables check in summer 2025.

• Average attainment score of those who took the check increased 0.3 points (based on unrounded figures) for all pupils since 2024, from 20.6 to 21.0.
  
• 37% of eligible pupils scored 25 (full marks) in the multiplication tables check, an increase of 3 percentage points compared to 2024 from 34%. This was the most common score achieved.
  
• Disadvantaged pupils performed less well in the multiplication tables check than non-disadvantaged pupils. The average attainment score of pupils who took the check increased for disadvantaged pupils from 18.9 to 19.3, and for non-disadvantaged pupils from 21.3 to 21.7.
  
• London is the highest performing region, with an average score of 21.7; the South East and East of England are the lowest performing regions with 20.7. Outside of London, the highest regional average score was 21.2 in the North East and West Midlands.

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Your slots are booked. Zoom links to follow - attached with this are the new risk categories.

Your individual risk register (on the new format) will be emailed to you with the zoom link

11^th December

8:15 – 9:15 - Streatham

9:30 – 10:30 - East

10:45 – 12:00 - CDPS / Belham

12:00 – 1:00  Bermondsey

2:00 – 3:00 - North

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12^th December‍

11:00 – 12:00 - Loughborough

12:00 – 1:00 - DHJS

2:00 – 3:00 - Lyndhurst

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There were 2 aspects we were considering through the HTB (headteacher briefings) and the DSL meetings

1. Being clear how we address concerns about mental health at the universal, targeted and specialist levels - please see the PDF
2. Consider the categories of mental health concerns to put on CPOMS - the categories suggested were:

Self harm/Suicidal Thoughts

Suicide Attempt

Low mood/Anxiety

Eating concern

Substance use

Behaviour Concern

Any other

Thank you to Anna at North for these suggestions

Below are the video guides for school website editing - if you're unsure on anything, please contact Tom Young.

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How to login / edit your webflow website‍

How to edit content on webflow

How to add a news story

How to manage your governors

Managing pop ups

How to manage policies, documents and uploads on your site

London South Learning Partnership is pleased to invite your school to take part in our upcoming Peer Review cycle. Through school-to-school peer review, you gain valuable insights into your priorities, harnessing the power of peer challenge and support to drive meaningful development.

This process not only celebrates strengths but also uncovers fresh perspectives and identifies practical next steps. Guided by a skilled Lead Reviewer, a trained peer review team gathers evidence from across your school to provide clear, actionable recommendations for improvement.

The review cycle will run throughout the spring and summer term of this academic year (commencing with training on Thursday 8^th January 2026).  Guidance, training, and frameworks will be provided to ensure consistency and impact throughout review.

If you are interested in taking part in the London South Learning Partnership’s Peer Review Programme, please complete the google form below, or get in touch with us if you would like more details before making a decision.

https://forms.gle/sQKiFLCb2XJQZSYs8

This costs £450 per school, but is FREE for Trust schools.

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We are completing TEP surveys for pupils (years 3 onwards) and also for employees next half term

Pupil survey window is 10th November until 28th November

Employee survey window 10th November until 21st November

Our new TEP liaison colleague is called Maddie Hogben - she will be in touch with you shortly

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To prepare - you will need to ensure you have the right pupils and staff on the system.

Please read the PPT below

From OFSTED 11 June 2025

A formal response to the consultation was originally intended for the summer term, but Sir Martyn Oliver, Ofsted’s Chief Inspector, has confirmed in a letter to the Secretary of State for Education today that the scale of feedback received means the final response will now be published in September. This will allow more time to analyse responses and carry out further testing of proposals to refine and improve the final approach.

More information here:

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ofsted-confirms-september-publication-for-consultation-response-ahead-of-new-look-education-inspections-from-november

If a child starts making concerning comments in their creative writing or artwork, how should you respond?

Possible Answer

If something in a child’s writing or artwork concerns you, don’t ignore it. Note down what you’ve seen or heard exactly as it is. You might have a gentle chat with the child if it feels natural, but don’t press them. Let your Designated Safeguarding Lead know straight away, children often use their creative work to tell us when something isn’t right.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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