News

Thu 05th Mar 2026

Join SIL as a Non‑Executive Director

We are seeking experienced, forward‑thinking professionals to join our Board as Non‑Executive Directors (NEDs). This is a unique opportunity to shape the strategic direction of an organisation that plays a central role in supporting schools, settings and communit

Fri 27th Feb 2026

Flexible In‑School & Staff-Led CPD

Fully aligned with Ofsted expectations and EEF guidance on effective professional development, our CPD offer is grounded in the latest research, high‑quality, evidence‑informed, coherent, and purposefully designed to deliver sust

Thu 26th Feb 2026

Strengthen Curriculum Understanding & Continuity in the Early Years

Designed to help subject leaders gain a clear insight into EYFS practice and how well children are prepared for KS1, our Early Years audits support leaders to evaluate the foundations of early learning.

Wed 25th Feb 2026

EEF Innovation Project to Strengthen Self‑Regulation in the Early Years

We’re delighted to share that SIL has been selected to be part of the Education Endowment Foundation’s (EEF) latest round of Innovation Project funding. With a clear focus on early self‑regulation, our project highlights the pivotal role these skills play in shap

Thu 12th Feb 2026

2026/27 SLAs Launched

We are pleased to share that our 2026/27 Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are now available to order. Each year, we evolve and strengthen our offer to ensure it remains evidence‑based, high‑quality and responsive.

Tue 10th Feb 2026

Guest Blog | “Why transition can no longer be a messy nuisance that is too difficult to fix”

Duncan Baldwin reflects on how transition is one of the few moments when schools can remove barriers before they escalate and how it's no longer a pastoral add-on.

Thu 05th Feb 2026

Blog | "Develop the confidence, skills & tools to meet rising need"

Back for 2026, our Train‑the‑Trainer model for the Level 3 Early Years SENCo Award continues to grow sustainable SEND and inclusion expertise across the early years Natalie Anderson, SIL Early Years Educat

Wed 04th Feb 2026

Boost Confidence & Achievement in Maths

Developed by Edge Hill University, Every Child Counts (ECC) is a suite of evidence-based interventions that transform learning outcomes and empower educators to close gaps and accelerate progress in maths

Tue 03rd Feb 2026

Blog | Attendance – Every Day Makes a Difference!

Carolyn Harkness, SIL Attendance Partner and former school leader, reflects on the launch of SIL’s new Attendance Quality Mark (AQM) - a practical, evidence-based framework to help schools promote and improve whole-school attendance whilst meetin

Thu 22nd Jan 2026

Strategic partnership to deliver joined up, inclusive and evidence-based school transitions

A new partnership between SIL and Pupil Pathways will combine in-school expertise with powerful digital tools to support early, well-planned and streamlined transitions.

Mon 19th Jan 2026

Blog | “We remain committed to continuous improvement and innovation that directly responds to the needs of educators and students”

In spring 2025, SIL partnered with Running Paper, an innovative AI tool that transforms how teachers mark handwritten assessments. Co-founder Dr Hamza Mughal reflects on how an independently evaluated pilot has shaped the platform’s development.

Thu 15th Jan 2026

Conway Centres Offer

Working in collaboration with SIL, Edsential would like to introduce their Conway Centres offer - four unique experiences across the North West and North Wales.