Teach Secondary - Issue 14.6

3 Engage reluctant readers With over 25 years’ experience, Barrington Stoke is the leading publisher of dyslexia- friendly fiction for young people. Its award-winning short novels are written by bestselling authors and designed to be accessible to all, featuring thick tinted paper, a bespoke dyslexia-friendly font and super-readable layouts. From gripping, original hi-lo fiction, to inclusive, unabridged editions of classic set texts, its teen range is perfectly pitched for secondary-age readers, supporting you in building a thriving reading for pleasure culture in your school. To find out more and get in touch, visit barringtonstoke.co.uk 1 Analyse, compare, forecast 4Matrix is provided by New Media Learning Ltd – the UK’s largest independent data solutions provider to secondary schools. 4Matrix offers a powerful suite of tools to help schools and trusts obtain the maximum value from their performance data. Key features include intuitive dashboards, interactive charts and tables, pupil photo reports and seamless MIS integration. Analyse, compare, forecast and report on subject performance, the progress made by different groups of pupils, the consistency and impact of teaching and other key performance indicators. With 4Matrix, schools gain the insight needed to drive improvement and make informed, data-led decisions. For more details, visit 4matrix.com What’s New? Our pick of the latest solutions and innovations for secondary education Slumber support Sleep Action (formerly Sleep Scotland) is the UK’s oldest sleep charity. Sleep Action trains teachers to deliver sleep education as a key component of the health and wellbeing curriculum. Its Sound Sleep course provides educators with a comprehensive understanding of sleep, along with curriculum-aligned lesson plans and wellbeing resources to improve pupil focus, attendance and academic success, promoting a happier and healthier school experience. Sleep Action’s approach is based on the latest sleep science, supported by over 27 years of experience, making its guidance easy to understand and apply. Sleep education is vital – because there is no health and wellbeing without sleep. Find out more at sleepaction.org or by following @sleepactionorg Under one roof Imagine a school day where admin, people management, finances and parent communications flow together in perfect orchestration. That’s the reality with Access Education’s fully integrated suite – one platform that brings everything under one roof, from staff management and budgeting, to student curriculum resources. It’s easy to set up, and backed by expert support that keeps your team smiling. And with Access Evo – our software engine that turns data into action – it helps you adapt in real time, and keep every student on track. This is school life, amplified. Access Education – growing with you, giving you the freedom to put education first. For more information, visit theaccessgroup.com/education 2 Reliable reintegration Academy21 empowers students who are facing medical, mental health or other barriers to return successfully to school, by offering a structured, trauma- informed, 100% live online reintegration pathway. Our approach helps pupils rebuild routines, re-establish confidence and close learning gaps through adaptive teaching and supportive relationships.Working in close partnership with schools across the UK, we support tailored reintegration journeys that meet each pupil’s needs.With real-time tracking of attendance and engagement, schools can monitor progress and plan phased returns with clarity. To find out how we can support your students, contact us on 0800 208 8210 or email contact@academy21.co.uk 4 5 teachwire.net/secondary PA R T N E R C O N T E N T 55