School leaders working over the festive period

Published: 29 January, 2010

While the majority of the nation’s workforce was taking a well-earned holiday, more than 140 school leaders accessed The Key’s support and guidance services between December 24 2009 and January 1 2010.

Members even accessed the service on Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and on New Year’s Day. 10% of activity on The Key’s website during the festive period occurred between 8pm and 10pm and 8% between 10pm and midnight. These statistics reinforce the view that school leaders are wrestling with a phenomenal workload.

The Key is a national information and guidance service for school leaders, providing support exactly when they need it – i.e. when they ask us for it, or when they search for it on our website: http://www.usethekey.org.uk

Our usage stats provide a barometer regarding the interests of the thousands of school leaders who use The Key at any given time.

The Key usage data November 21- December 20

Below you will find school leaders’ current top interests based on The Key’s latest usage data for primary, secondary and special schools.

The data is based on 8,217 article visits over the reporting period (Nov 21 – Dec 20).

Trends

Top 5 popular web pages on The Key for primary schools Nov 20 – Dec 21

Top 5 popular web pages on The Key for secondary schools Nov 20 – Dec 21

Top 5 popular web pages on The Key for special schools Nov 20 – Dec 21

Topical features

Topical feature – the rules on taking photos at school events

Topical feature – secondary schools getting the accounts in order

Primary schools Nov 21 – Dec 20

Top 5 popular web pages on The Key for primary schools

Ofsted lesson observations
Allegations against staff: sample policies and guidance
Parents' forums in action
Progress breakdown: using assessment focuses in mathematics
Lesson observation framework

Secondary schools Nov 21 – Dec 20

Top 5 popular web pages on The Key for secondary schools

Ofsted lesson observations
Linking FMSIS to a school development plan
Parents' forums in action
Allegations against staff: sample policies and guidance
Gifted and talented provision: future developments

Getting the accounts in order

The last few weeks of term has seen an increased focus on finance and contracts in terms of the new questions asked of The Key. Questions have ranged from school meal regulations, advantages of charitable status, fundraising and enterprise co-ordinators.

Special schools Nov 21 – Dec 20

Top 5 popular web pages on The Key for special schools