This week we’re delighted to welcome a magnificent 7 new schools to the IQM family. Can we give a big shout out to Penwortham Primary School, Curwen Primary School, Dorothy Barley Junior Academy, Northampton Academy, St Michael and All Angels… read more
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Change to Dates for Return of Key Stage 2 Test Results
The date KS2 test results will be returned to schools will be changed by one week this year due to the additional bank holiday for the Coronation of King Charles III, which will take place on Monday 8 May. Following the… read more
Reform Begins for Children and Young People with SEND
Children and young people across England with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) or in Alternative Provision (AP) will get high-quality, early support wherever they live in the country. The SEND and AP Improvement Plan published today (Thursday 02 March)… read more
Art Should Command an Important Place in Every School
Ofsted has published its latest curriculum research review, this time looking at art education in schools. The report explores the factors that contribute to a high-quality art education. It sets out a broad conception of curriculum quality that draws on… read more
New Centres of Excellence and Flagship Schools
Schools Receiving Flagship Status • Kenilworth School and Sixth Form College. • Goldwyn School. • Greenfields Community PS. • Academy 360. • Vauxhall Primary School. • Sevenoaks Primary School. • Kingsford Community School. • Forest Academy. • Holy Cross Catholic… read more
Celebrating the Perfect 10
Since the start of the month we are delighted to have welcomed 10 new schools to the IQM family. Joining us recently are Sevenoaks Primary School, St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School, Kingsford Community School, Little Professors Nursery Walsall, Forest… read more
The Wirral LA is Committed to Inclusion
Leading the way in celebrating inclusion in education is the Wirral Local Authority (LA). Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) is delighted to announce the Wirral LA has recently committed to helping its schools achieve formal recognition for their inclusive practices. To… read more
Defibrillator Deliveries Begin for Schools That Need One
All state-funded schools in England currently without a defibrillator to receive one by the end of the academic year. Deliveries of defibrillators begin today (20th January) to all state-funded schools in England that don’t currently have a life-saving device. Last… read more
