Teach Secondary Issue 13.4

2 Put your people first With teacher shortages on the rise, schools are searching for solutions to help themmanage their biggest asset – their people. Access Education HR and Payroll can provide a powerful solution for schools and MATs. More than just software, it offers a comprehensive suite that streamlines recruitment, promotes wellbeing initiatives and empowers staff with mobile access to vital HR information. This cloud-based platform can tackle complex tasks like pensions and benefits, freeing up valuable time and resources. Over 9,000 UK learning institutions trust Access Education. Invest in a platform that puts your people first. Learn more at theaccessgroup.com/education 3 Embracing independence Moving On is a groundbreaking course from the educational charity ASDAN that equips young people with the knowledge and skills they need to live independently for the first time. Developed in partnership with care providers and practitioners, the course modules are closely linked to care leaver pathway plans – ‘Building a home’, ‘Being healthy’, ‘Starting your career’, ‘Managing money’ and ‘Relating to people’. Positive feedback from pilot member Jamie Diwell highlights the course’s user-friendliness and efficacy. ASDAN’s operations director, James Foyle, meanwhile anticipates Moving On as having broad impact beyond care leavers, with the potential to benefit all young people on the path to independence. For more information, visit asdan.org.uk/moving-on 1 Accredited online alternative provision Did you know that the DfE has created an accreditation scheme for online education providers? In fact, the DfE now suggests that schools only choose DfE-approved providers when commissioning their online alternative provision. Academy21 is proud to be the first online alternative provision to be accredited by the DfE. This accreditation is an important recognition of the quality of our provision, and unwavering commitment to delivering unparalleled online education. The quality assurance visit, covering 92 standards, confirmed that the high quality of our teaching and support improves attendance and progress, leading to positive reintegration. Academy21 is a provision that has already enhanced the educational journey of thousands of students from across England and Wales, and is pleased to continue this mission. For more information, visit academy21.co.uk What’s New? Our pick of the latest solutions and innovations for secondary education Bring reading to life As a children’s reading charity, BookTrust’s aim is to help schools bring reading to life. That’s why it’s developed the Bookbuzz programme, giving students aged 11 to 13 the chance to choose and keep a book they’ll love from a collection of 16 titles, all newly selected each year by an expert panel of school librarians, teachers and children’s reading advocates. Priced at just £3.45 per student, Bookbuzz is a great value way to develop reading for pleasure in your school. Find out more at booktrust.org.uk/bookbuzz Iconic species Get closer than ever before to 37,000 incredible animals at the UK’s most visited zoo. Step into the Himalayas and visit our brand new, state-of-the-art snow leopard habitat, where you’ll come face-to-face with the two majestic big cats. This year, Discover some of the UK’s most iconic species in an unforgettable 360° immersive experience, brought to you by the makers of acclaimed BBC and ITV wildlife documentaries. As a not-for-profit conservation charity, every visit to Chester Zoo helps fund vital conservation work across the globe – so consider supporting wildlife on your next school trip! Book your visit today at chesterzoo.org 5 4 teachwire.net/secondary PA R T N E R C O N T E N T 72