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3 Adaptive teaching made easier The Ultimate Guide to Adaptive Teaching by Sue Cowley (Bloomsbury Education, £20 RRP) is your go-to book for creative, yet practical strategies for supporting every learner in your class. Now fully updated with a brand new chapter on why adaptive teaching matters, it covers planning, resources, learners, teaching and assessment – perfect for dipping into when you need some new ideas fast. Whether you’re working in early years, schools or further education, Sue’s honest, no-nonsense style makes it easy to apply what works.With tips for supporting SEND, EAL and a range of other abilities, this fun, flexible guide will boost your confidence and help you meet the needs of every student in your classroom. 1 Flexible, creative learning From September 2025, Academy21 will be offering students the chance to study IGCSE Art and Design entirely online.With two live sessions a week, independent creative time and personalised feedback, this flexible course will suit students balancing mainstream or AP studies. Learners can include existing GCSE work (with teacher authentication), and complete the final exam online over several days under specialist invigilation. Focusing on fine art and photography, the course supports creative growth and portfolio development.Want to find out more about how online art works? Explore the benefits of flexible, supportive learning with Academy21 by visitin g academy21.co.uk What’s New? Our pick of the latest solutions and innovations for secondary education Refreshingly simple Voyager School Travel is a specialist provider of immersive and educational school trips across Europe and beyond.With expert-led language residentials, curriculum-focused itineraries and its own accommodation, Voyager takes the stress out of trip planning. Its UK- and France-based teams support schools at every step – from bespoke itinerary design, to risk assessments and safety management. Trusted by thousands of UK schools, Voyager School Travel makes organising an enriching school trip refreshingly simple. To find out more, and to download its free Trip Leader Toolkit, visit voyagerschooltravel.com 2 Will it work for you? Building upon the success of its original This Worked for Me book, which was specifically tailored for teachers working with GCSE retake students, ATM is pleased to announce the imminent release of a new edition of this comprehensive guide, designed to support all teachers working with KS3/4 students. Each chapter is authored by an experienced teacher who shares their insights, reflections and practical advice on those strategies, along with lessons and resources that have proven effective in their teaching practice. The new This Worked for Me Too will be available soon via the ATM website; email admin@atm.org.uk t o register your interest. 4 5 Changing lives with art At Curious Minds, we know that arts and culture have the power to change lives, and believe that every child deserves the chance to thrive through cultural education. We work across England as a trusted education sector partner, helping educators, artists and cultural leaders deliver high- quality arts and cultural learning experiences for children and young people. Our flagship programme, Leading the Arts in Your School, is a six-month CPD course tailored for early to mid-career teachers, with applications now open for the 2026/27 cohort. Through training, advocacy and collaboration, we work to ensure that voices are heard where it matters most. For more details, visit curiousminds.org.uk teachwire.net/secondary PA R T N E R C O N T E N T 64