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The revised EYFS framework is helping bring the focus back to what matters most in early years education — communication, relationships, play, and meaningful interaction.

A really interesting read from The Nook Nursery on what this means for children and practitioners

The revised EYFS framework is helping early years settings focus on what matters most — communication, relationships, play, and meaningful interactions.
In our latest blog, we explore what the revised EYFS framework means for children and why a child-led, play-based approach can make such a difference in the early years.
Read more here - https://nooknursery.co.uk/revised-eyfs-framework/

Could flexible working help improve teacher retention?

As schools continue to face recruitment and workload pressures, many teachers are looking for better work-life balance and more sustainable working patterns.

In our latest blog, we explore:
• Why teachers are leaving the profession
• What flexible working in schools actually looks like
• How flexibility could help schools retain experienced staff

Read the full article here: https://keyskillseducation.co.uk/flexible-working-for-teachers/

Flexible Working for Teachers: Could It Solve the Retention Crisis? - Key Skills Education Recruitment Schools across the UK are facing an ongoing recruitment and retention crisis, yet one possible solution is still surprisingly underused: flexible working for teachers. While conversations around education recruitment often focus on pay rises, training routes, and recruitment campaigns, many experien...

Writing a personal statement for teacher training can feel daunting, especially when you are trying to stand out in a competitive application process.

In our latest blog, we explore:
• What to include in a teacher training personal statement
• How to start your statement effectively
• How to end your personal statement confidently
• Common mistakes applicants should avoid
• Tips to help your application stand out

Whether you are applying for a PGCE, School Direct, or another route into teaching, a strong personal statement can make a real difference.

Read the full article here: https://keyskillseducation.co.uk/how-to-write-a-personal-statement-for-teacher-training/

Our Ofsted consultation feedback summary breaks down the new 2025 framework - clarity for parents, complexity for schools

Ofsted Consultation Feedback Summary: Clarity for Parents, Complexity for Educators - Key Skills Education Recruitment In February 2025, Ofsted launched one of its most significant consultation exercises in years regarding its New Framework proposal. At its heart was a bold proposal: scrap the single-word judgments (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) and replace them with multi-category report card...

is it time to rethink what we teach in schools? As AI reshapes the world of work, AI literacy could be the most essential skill of all

AI Literacy and the Future of the UK Curriculum - Key Skills Education Recruitment As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in everyday life and work, the conversation around its role in education is shifting. While much attention has focused on how AI can support teachers and reduce workload, a bigger question is emerging: should we be teaching students how to und...

Can AI help in the classroom? We look at the pros and cons of AI in education, with real examples from Australia and India - and what the UK must do to keep up

The Pros and Cons of AI in Education | Key Skills Education Explore the pros and cons of AI in education, real case studies, and why UK schools need a plan to keep pace with global progress

Discover how AI can transform education by reducing teacher workload and what the DfE has planned for the coming years

AI In Education | Reducing Teacher Workload | Key Skills Discover how AI in Education can transform teaching by reducing workload, enabling personalised learning, and enhancing classroom experiences

With more money for SEND Education promised here we look at whether it will improve outcomes without systematic changes

The Crisis in SEND Education: How We Can Fix a Failing System - Key Skills Education Recruitment The UK’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system is at breaking point. Families, schools, and local authorities are caught in a cycle of delays, inadequate support, and growing financial pressures. But is the issue simply a lack of funding, or is there a deeper structural problem ...

A look at the proposals for a new Ofsted Inspection Framework for this year including more detailed reporting via School Report Cards

New Ofsted Inspection Framework for 2025 - Key Skills Education Recruitment Back in September there was excitement about the introduction of school report cards and a long awaited overhaul of the Ofsted inspection framework. Fast forward to February and this excitement has been replaced with scepticism. The changes are being introduced due to criticism of the undue stress t...

School Reort Cards are being introduced in September 2025, we wonder what will be included and what this means for the new accountability framework

School Report Cards - 5 Big Questions - Key Skills Education Recruitment A lot has been said about single word Ofsted reports being scrapped, but we wonder how extensive the shakeup of the school accountability framework will be under this new government. There still exists a strong link between test scores and Ofsted inspection results, is this going to change? School R...

The above inflation Teacher Pay Rise for the upcoming academic year is welcomed, but see what else needs to be done to stop teachers leaving the profession

Will Teacher Pay Rise improve Teacher Retention? - Key Skills Education Recruitment The teacher pay rise announced for the upcoming academic year is mostly funded by the government and has been welcomed by the teacher unions. This will give teachers above inflation pay; the government hope that this will improve teacher retention and recruitment of staff in the profession. Is low p...