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SLS strengthens senior team as business goes for growth
School Letting Solutions (SLS) has appointed Jenny Shuttleworth as Head of People as the business continues to grow its team and reach. SLS works with schools, academies and colleges across the UK to maximise the use of their facilities to the...
Twinkl, Twinkl needs superstars: Local groups invited to join charity record attempt
Sheffield’s Twinkl is attempting to break a Guinness World Record to raise money for BBC Children in Need and is looking for local schools, choirs and businesses to get involved. The online educational publisher is attempting to break the...
New educational chapter on the horizon for Houlton
Rugby Borough Council granted planning permission for Houlton School on Friday 27 September, enabling works to begin on Rugby’s newest secondary school. The new facility will see Houlton’s Grade II-listed Rugby Radio Station building transformed into...
Teen boys reminded: “The power in being a man is being your true self”
With the #MeToo movement and men in senior positions accused of deception, it’s arguably never been a more important time to ask: What does it mean to be a man? How do we tackle toxic masculinity? What is men’s responsibility in the world? How can we...
UK company pioneers ‘green’ IT in education
As millions of young people across our warming globe are calling for action, one spectacularly successful UK company is helping schools, colleges and universities make a difference and save millions of pounds. Hampshire-based Circular Computing...
AVer launches PTC500S professional auto tracking camera for educational presenters
Leading educational AV manufacturer AVer announces the launch of the PTC500S Professional Auto Tracking Camera, which allows the user to create engaging videos for streaming, sharing, and recording during lectures, demonstrations, video conferences...
1 in 5 teachers have NEVER been thanked – is it time to put that right?
Research ahead of World Teachers’ Day reveals how shockingly under-appreciated teachers are One in five teachers say they have NEVER received a ‘thank you’ for doing their job, according to a survey by public sector membership club Boundless...
Stonehenge School complements state-of-the-art learning environment with Boxlight Mimio technology
LONDON (UK) 1st October September 2019 – Stonehenge School has integrated Boxlight Mimio’s award-winning classroom technology across its new campus in Amesbury, Wiltshire to enhance students’ learning experience and future-proof its education...
NEW APP TEACHES KIDS ROAD SAFETY
Thirty-seven children on average are seriously injured and one fatally on UK roads every week* and worldwide, preventable road traffic accidents represent the second largest cause of death or disability for children aged 5-14 years old**. ...
Revolutionising Teacher Workload – Unlocking the Potential of EdTech to Facilitate Change
Research out this week from University College London shows that on average teachers work around 47 hours a week in term-time, around 8 hours a week more than comparable OECD countries. As many as 25% of teachers work more than 60 hours a week...
STEPNELL PROVES TO BE ‘THE BEST IN THE FIELD’ AS IT STARTS ON SITE AT NEW SPORTS HUB
CONSTRUCTION has started on a new £6 million sports hub at a prestigious, academically non-selective state boarding school in Woking. Award-winning construction firm Stepnell has been appointed by Gordon’s School to build a new sporting facility for...
Wilsden Primary School receives certification for online safety
Bradford-based school ensures online safeguarding measures are in place Wilsden Primary School in Bradford, West Yorkshire – part of the Focus Trust – has become a Certified School Community 2019 after implementing and effectively delivering online...