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​There are over 1 million children across the UK who are identified as having SEN, and this number rises every year, and with a growing need for SEN support staff across schools, it’s important that we are well informed of the different needs of children in education. Lots of people think about taking the direction of SEN, but are not quite sure where to start, so in this mo...

​One of a school's many objectives is ultimately to raise standards and achieve a successful OFSTED report. It is, therefore, no surprise that schools are always looking to place emphasis on recruiting quality Teachers and Support Staff.Whilst some schools do choose to run their own recruitment, many are now choosing to work with a recruitment agency to meet their demands fo...

Coronavirus: How to Keep Yourself, Staff and Pupils SafeWith the unpredictability of COVID-19, we need to ensure we are doing everything in our power to ensure our own safety, and the safety of those around us. This is no different in a school setting. In line with government guidelines, it is vital that everybody adheres to the following:HANDS - Wash your hands regularly an...

In this current climate, mastering your techniques in an interview is imperative in such a competitive environment. So we’re here to make it easier for you in this month’s blog, with some simple do’s and don’ts in an interview, so that you can put your best foot forward when presenting yourself to a school.Use of Language: Don’t use negative phrases: for example, “I wouldn’t...

​Whether at a face to face interview, a trial session or your first day working at a new school, making a great first impression is essential to securing you a role and building positive relationships with future coworkers. People generally form an initial opinion of someone within the first seven seconds of meeting them, and as the saying goes, 'You'll never get a second ch...

​From SENCOs to teaching assistants, working with children and young adults with Special Education Needs (SEN) can be challenging yet incredibly rewarding.Over the last few years, the number of SEN pupils in the UK has risen to over 1.3 million, yet this is a role that still has the highest burnout rate amongst teaching staff, as the many challenges it comes with mean it is ...

​Starting a new school (or returning to it, especially after the events of this year) is always a very exciting time for students, but it can also be scary. Walking into a strange environment with new people and without the comforts of home and family is something many children struggle with, but there are lots of ways to make it easier. In my eight years as a Nursery Assist...

​What Are They and Why Are They ImportantContinuing Professional Development (CPD) courses combine various methods of learning such as workshops, conferences, e-learning and the sharing of ideas to continually improve an individual’s professional development. There are a number of CPD courses that can help you in your development whilst working in a school. At Envision Educa...

​Our summer holidays are coming to an end and we’re getting ready to go back to work or school – and this can be a rather unsettling thought. Ever heard of “September Anxiety?” It might be what you’re feeling if you’ve experienced feelings of anxiousness thinking about September. In my blog this month, I’ll offer some insightful ways to overcome negative thoughts associated ...

​As the new academic year approaches and teaching staff up and down the country are preparing to return to work, many are already dreading the prospect of the new term.Why is this? I hear you ask. Haven’t teaching staff had it good since the COVID-19 lockdown and haven’t they just had six weeks of summer holiday? No, absolutely not! Many teachers haven’t had a break since Fe...

​Let’s be clear about something from the start. As recruitment specialists in the education sector, one thing we are 100% certain about is that you need a good CV. Actually, as I write this, I realise that it is even more true in the post-COVID-19 world we now live in. Your CV is more than just a list of skills and a job history, it is an introduction to you as a person as w...

With September around the corner, you may be looking to secure your ideal placement in a school local to you.With many schools opting to use agencies as a way of sourcing the right candidate for their vacancies, there are many benefits to you of using a recruitment agency to help find your perfect role in a school.They are free to register withBy law, Employment agencies sho...

​Hey Graduates! Congratulations and a big well done to those who have completed their degree this year, especially during the tough times the pandemic has brought. Between all the excitement, life after university – particularly in reference to jobs – can be quite daunting. I’ve been there! This leads me to this month's topic of my regular blog. What’s Your Next Step as a Gr...

​Three and a half months after the nationwide lockdown began and we’re all yearning for some normality! Whilst these have been uncertain and quite scary times, let’s take a moment to look at the silver lining. For a lot of people, this has been a time to be with family, for others this is a time to self-reflect and find new hobbies, and for a lot of people, this has been a t...

​As the pandemic hopefully eases and we all adapt to 'the new normal', we cannot help but wonder what that will mean for teachers in the 20/21 academic year. We have all had to adapt to using technology, small, social distanced groups and enforced working from home in the early part of the year, and as we head into summer, the uncertainty of the coming term is, without a dou...

In light of the pandemic, we are all having to adapt to new ways of being interviewed, and this is no doubt present in teaching. Schools are turning to new ways of interviewing and assessing candidates to fill their September teaching positions. We all know how popular Zoom and other video web conferencing websites have become during the pandemic to stay connected, and with ...