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    • This edition reflects a recurring theme that feels increasingly important across our schools: belonging.

      Whether considering disadvantage, SEND, attendance, transition, in-year admissions or curriculum design, the challenge is often the same: how do we ensure every young person feels known, valued and able to participate fully in school life?

      This edition explores:

      • Why Key Stage 3 may be the most powerful lever for tackling disadvantage
      • Practical approaches to making in-year admissions successful and sustainable
      • Ordinarily Available Provision and inclusive practice
      • A journey to Diamond standard in the EAL excellence award at Cranbourne School
      • Implementing the new RSHE policy
    • Welcome to the spring 2026 edition of Secondary Update. This edition aims to equip you with timely insights and practical advice, helping to support school improvement across the county.