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Articles by Suzanne Arnold-Murray

Articles by Suzanne Arnold-Murray

Little Voices, Big Planet: Talking to Young Children About Earth Day
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Little Voices, Big Planet: Talking to Young Children About Earth Day

Children are naturally curious about the world around them. They notice the colour of the sky, the feel of grass under their feet, the bugs crawling on the pavement, and the sound of birds singing in the morning. Earth Day is a beautiful opportunity to tap into that curiosity and start meaningful conversations about caring for our planet.

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Bringing Your School-Based Nursery to Life: 7 Helpful Tips

If you have recently received the fantastic news that you’ve been awarded funding to open a brand-new school-based nursery, you're probably buzzing with ideas and possibilities. The Department for Education (DfE) School-Based Nursery grant offers a wonderful opportunity to bring to life a nurturing, vibrant, and educational environment right within your school grounds.

Exercise Books
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Selecting the perfect exercise books: A surprisingly important decision

Let’s be honest, when it comes to classroom resources, exercise books don’t always get the spotlight. They're not as exciting as a new interactive whiteboard or as attention-grabbing as a box of brand-new felt tips. Yet, these humble books are where the magic happens, the place where ideas are born, mistakes are made (and corrected), and where your students' progress is recorded, page by page.

But with so many options available, how do you pick the right exercise books for your school? Fear not! Here’s a handy guide to ensure your cupboards are stocked with the best books to suit every subject, student, and scribble.

E-procurement with KCS
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E-Procurement Made Easy: Unlock the Power of Punchout

As schools and Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) continue to adapt their processes to use more digital solutions, the process of ordering supplies can often still feel like a maze of steps, paperwork and manual administration. That's where e-procurement and punchout come in; readymade, simplified options to use your existing systems to place orders.

But what is e-procurement and what is punchout, and why are they becoming so important for schools? Let's break it down in a simple, helpful way.

Nursery Grant
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Unlocking Opportunities with the School-based Nursery Grant: What you Need to Know

If you are involved in education or childcare, you've probably heard about the school-based nursery grant. But what exactly is it, and how can it benefit you and your local community?

7 things to consider for the 7-week term: A Guide for Schools
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7 things to consider for the 7-week term: A Guide for Schools

The second part of the autumn term is an exciting time for schools, as pupils settle back in, staff reconnect, and new learning goals are set.

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