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NEW Game-Embedded Teaching maths app is proving that short bursts of learning is optimal for academic progress in maths

September 9, 2021 in /by

Swedish maths app Count on Me! based on science + technology is now available in the UK      Akribian, a Swedish education technology start-up, is spearheading the way in which children learn maths through short adventure game-based learning which helps children retain information and encourages long term academic success. Its first product Count on me! is a maths app for children aged 6-9 years based on a new concept of Game-Embedded Teaching (GET) which involves a unique combination of science and game design to encourage children to discover the magic of mathematics and accelerate their learning.  The development of Count on me! […]

New start, old problems: Two-fifths of British schools report above average NO2 levels in 2021. London ranks top for bad air, deprived areas suffer the most.

September 1, 2021 in /by

Schools: The air pollution levels around 41% of British schools have higher than average NO2 levels caused by car and factory pollutants Regional impact: Larger numbers British schools struggle to manage NO2 standards, London remains top ranked for worst air pollution.  Economic divide: Schools in socially deprived areas are more susceptible to higher levels of […]

Enjoy the adventure with Biff & Chip on CBeebies this autumn

September 1, 2021 in /by

Join the famous siblings Biff, Chip and Kipper for joyful adventures and plenty of laughs in new family-friendly CBeebies show, Biff & Chip.   Building on the world and characters from the iconic Biff, Chip & Kipper books from the Oxford Reading Tree Series, and with all new stories written exclusively for the show, this […]

How to look after children’s mental health as they go back to school

August 25, 2021 in /by

Following disruption caused by the pandemic, school children are more anxious than ever   Children returning to school after the summer holidays, or starting new schools, are likely to feel more anxious than ever following disruption caused by the Covid pandemic.   They may feel nervous about how their daily school lives will now run […]

Emergency evacuations – ensuring efficient and reliable roll calls

August 24, 2021 in /by

The fire drill has been a familiar event throughout the lives of most people. From termly practice runs at school through to the regular office drills, we’ve all experienced the scheduled interruption to the day to file out in an orderly fashion and assemble at a designated meeting point. Clipboard in hand and donning their […]

COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in myopia (short-sightedness) in children[i] – yet one in four parents have never asked about their child’s vision[ii]

August 17, 2021 in /by

CooperVision® is calling on parents to get their children’s eyes checked during the school holidays and inform parents there are ways to help slow the progression of myopia to help protect their children’s future vision   [LONDON, August 17, 2021] New research among 1,000 parents and 1,000 children by CooperVision®2, manufacturer of MiSight® 1 day […]

How to spend less time on admin and gain more time with pupils

August 17, 2021 in /by

Graham Cooper from Juniper Education advises that if your teachers are snowed under with admin, stretched to the limit with tasks or spending precious evenings and weekends on planning, then workload is a problem for your school.   Heavy workloads have been a major issue for schools and teachers alike for the past few years. […]

As top grades reach record highs, edtech tools in teacher-led assessment demonstrate a commitment to fairness, says Turnitin

August 13, 2021 in /by

WITH this week’s A-level results showing the proportion of pupils receiving A* or A grades has reached a record high of 44.8%, edtech provider Turnitin has emphasised the importance of fair and accurate assessment for all. This year’s teacher-assessed A-level grades highlight the role of online assessment in supporting objective grading, Turnitin says. By using […]