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Engagement work: Primary sector update – Spring Term 2021

This page was updated on 19/08/2021

This report summarises the findings from engagement phone calls made to 520 primary schools between the beginning of November 2020 and the end of February 2021. The report is based on the information discussed during remote meetings with headteachers and senior leaders and teachers. The main focus for each discussion was wellbeing, teaching (including a focus on the Foundation Phase), the curriculum, professional learning and additional learning needs. Proportions relate to the sample of schools that we contacted during this reporting period.

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