More newsletter titles by Optimus Education

Optimus Education publish a wide range of newsletters which supply essential information to senior leaders and managers in schools. Each newsletter focuses on the needs of professionals in a particular role, from primary headteachers to school business managers, gifted and talented coordinators to CPD leaders bringing them news, ideas and case studies of successful practice ten times a year. See our full list of titles below.

CPD Update
editor: Su Clark

A key publication for CPD leaders, to help you lead and manage the professional development of all school staff. At a time when the increased professionalism of everyone in schools is high on the political agenda, it is more important than ever to be on top of latest initiatives and good practice in other schools.

Curriculum Management Update
editor: Angela Dewsbury

Each issue includes the latest news, analysis, insight and practical guidance, including a wide variety of cross-curricular issues and a case study of successful practice being implemented in schools. Recent issues have looked at such topics as ICT and personalised learning, incorporating the global dimension into the curriculum and planning engaging lessons.

Early Years Update
editors: Dr Pat Brunton and Linda Thornton

Early Years Update brings together essential news and information in a concise and practical format to support anyone managing nurseries and the foundation stage in schools, covering all aspects of implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Education Law Update
editor: Leila Segal

Enabling you to keep up to date with the latest legal rulings and how they will affect your school. Education Law Update manages to interpret complex legal rulings in an accessible way that will mean you are completely on top of the education law as it evolves.

Extended Schools Update
editor: Colleen Cummings

News and information in a practical and concise format to support anyone involved in the development and management of extended schools. Lots of examples of interesting and inspiring practice and case studies from schools across the country.

G&T Update
editor: Linda Evans

News and articles combining a means of staying on top of the latest national agenda and practical case studies from schools in an area that has seen rapid change and progression. G&T leaders in schools will find lots of ideas and inspiration in this newsletter from the original setting of policy to practical lesson ideas, and digests of research, etc.

Learning & Teaching Update
editors: Kate Wall and David Leat

An essential newsletter for the learning and teaching coordinator wanting to improve the quality of learning and teaching in secondary schools. The editorial team cover both an evidence- and school-based approach to teaching and learning and provide case studies of innovations in the practice of schools across the country.

Primary Headship
editor: Steve Mynard

Primary Headship is written by primary heads for primary heads - a virtual senior staff room. Articles focus on recent experience in schools, as well as digests of recent research and a document update to check that you are on top of the national agenda.

Protecting Children Update
editor: Jenni Whitehead

Protecting Children Update is written for professionals working in the field of child protection within schools. This indispensable resource will keep you up to date with the ongoing changes in this area and how they will affect you in your role.

School Financial Management
editor: Brin Best

School finance and business managers have an increasingly complex job and one which has expanded to incorporate many areas not strictly financial - such as premises, HR and fundraising. School Financial Management will help you keep on top of what is happening nationally as well as offering case studies and exemplars from schools around the country.

School Governor Update
editor: David Gordon

Each issue of School Governor Update brings news, analysis, insight and practical guidance on school governance. It is the perfect companion for all school leaders and members of the governing body.

Secondary Headship
editor: Jill Wyatt

Secondary Headship is written by secondary heads for secondary heads - a virtual senior staff room. Articles focus on recent experience in schools, as well as digests of recent research and a document update to check that you are on top of the national agenda.

SENCO Update
editor: Christopher Robertson

Keeping Sencos abreast of the latest legislation, guidance and best practice in the field of special needs education and in the business of leading SEN provision in school. If you read nothing else each month you can be sure nothing will pass you by.

Social & Emotional Learning Update
editor: Deb Michel

Each issue of Social & Emotional Learning Update includes practical case studies, articles and research news on creating a sound environment in which students can thrive and learn to the best of their ability.