Anti-graffiti coating added to range of traffic signs

Leading UK online retailer of safety signage, SafetySigns4Less has added anti-graffiti coating options to its vast range of reflective traffic management signs.

Originating from the Greek word graphien, meaning to write, Graffiti is a common illegal offence in the UK which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years imprisonment and fines of up to £2,500. However, threats of large sentences and expensive fines do not seem to deter those intent on making their mark with spray paint on property that does not belong to them. In London alone, it is estimated that the cost of cleaning up graffiti is £100 million per year.   

The new anti-graffiti coating from SafetySigns4Less is available as a purchase option on all traffic management signs. The coating is applied to the sign during the manufacturing process and prevents graffiti from adhering permanently to the sign. This allows for graffiti to be easily cleaned off without any damage to the sign’s surface, making permanent vandalism a thing of the past.

Proving already popular, SafetySigns4Less is due to roll out anti-graffiti coating options to parking signs in Autumn 2019.

To purchase traffic signage complete with anti-graffiti coating, visit www.SafetySigns4Less.co.uk and click on the Traffic and Parking tab to select the relevant sign category.

Prowise launches a unique free software package for all schools in the UK

Presenter 10 enables access to the latest education possibilities for free

Birmingham – Prowise proudly presents a completely new version of Prowise Presenter. The popular education software has been entirely renewed and contains more education possibilities than ever before. With Presenter 10 schools gain access to the latest education possibilities for free.

The highlights:

  • Specially made for the education sector: 3D models and hundreds of educational tools.
  • Innovative new possibilities for collaboration in the classroom.
  • Entirely free: schools and trusts save thousands of pounds every year.
  • Presenter 10 runs on a stable, safe and future-oriented online platform.

In 2019 Prowise celebrates its 10-year anniversary and during that time Prowise Presenter has become a classroom favourite. Over 450.000 teachers, lecturers, pupils and students benefit from the educational software every day. Together, users have created over 3.5 million lessons that have been stored in the online community in Presenter.

Specially made for education

Presenter 10 is designed for teachers, lecturers, pupils and students. The media library, which is packed with media content, enables anyone to create incredible lessons, essays, presentations and quizzes. Add brand-new 3D models, images, videos, backgrounds, sounds and building blocks to make lessons or presentations more engaging than ever. Over 300 educational mini apps (so-called tools and touch table tools) have undergone an educational update and are now more user friendly. The possibilities for collaboration in Presenter make learning even easier, more fun and more efficient. It allows users to create interactive lessons easily and quickly.

Old lessons easily accessible

By using the full potential of all technological possibilities and thanks to the creativity of the Prowise team, lessons that were created in previous versions of Presenter can also be accessed and used in Presenter 10. Previously-created lessons are automatically converted to the latest version once you open them. Even the tools are automatically converted.

New possibilities for collaboration

Presenter 10 now offers real-time collaboration. This allows teachers and pupils to work together in the same lesson, presentation or essay simultaneously or in their own time. Similar to, for instance, Google Docs in G Suite. Changes can be tracked directly and there is no longer need for sending large files by email. In addition, all relevant persons have the latest version of the lesson or presentation and also tedious version management is a thing of the past.

Schools save thousands of Euros every year

“Compared to other software packages, Presenter saves schools and foundations thousands of pounds per year. Our package is and will remain entirely free. The Presenter software is easy to manage. No maintenance, intricate installations, additional licences or hidden costs. Presenter is future oriented, entirely safe, reliable, stable and specially designed for the education sector”, according to Luuk Loeff, Development Director at Prowise.

Stable, safe and future oriented

Presenter was developed to make learning easier, more effective and more fun. The software is prepared for the latest possibilities such as 3D, real-time collaboration, learning through play and when looking into the future, even virtual and augmented reality. Presenter 10 is the result of ten years of education experience, countless discussions with teachers and the full-time commitment of the Prowise development team. The development of numerous 3D models, educational tools and collaboration possibilities took almost two years.

“Presenter 10 is based on a gaming platform. This is unique for education software. We can therefore facilitate more collaboration and interaction in the classroom. This new system is stable, secure, and future-oriented. The online software programme is more sophisticated, organised and user friendly. Moreover, Prowise was recently awarded the ISO 9001 and 27001 certifications and is therefore well and truly capable of safeguarding the privacy and security of its users”, says Luuk Loeff.

Presenter 10 can be used in the browser and via apps for iOS and Android. Those interested can get started with the software package directly via the Prowise website.

www.prowise.com

ALDI LAUNCHES TEAM GB COMPETITION TO BUILD A HEALTH LEGACY

Aldi is launching a nationwide competition to give 20 primary schools across the UK the chance to win £20,000 each to build a health legacy.

The Kit for Schools competition launches on 6th September and is part of Aldi’s long-standing partnership with Team GB.

Every UK school that signs up to the initiative will receive a sticker poster, and each school which completes their poster with Team GB stickers, will receive one entry into the final prize draw to win £20,000 to build a health legacy along with a mini school sports day kit.

Aldi shoppers will receive stickers every time they spend £30 or more in store, which can be taken into schools and added to their sticker poster.

All UK primary schools are eligible to take part and can sign up at: https://getseteatfresh.co.uk/kitforschools.

The campaign is part of Aldi and Team GB’s efforts to get young people active and eating well ahead of Tokyo 2020.

Sean McGinty, Marketing Director at Aldi UK, said: “We are committed to working with Team GB to inspire young people to eat well and move more. Being active at school is incredibly important, and our Kit for Schools competition will give even more young people the chance to take part in additional sports activities.

“We will continue to work with schools across the UK in the run-up to Tokyo 2020 in an effort to encourage children to enjoy a healthy lifestyle.”


Tim Ellerton, Commercial Director at Team GB, said: “Aldi’s Kit for Schools initiative will open up a whole range of new opportunities for local school pupils to get involved in sport with good quality equipment across a range of sports and help drive enjoyment and activity as we look ahead to Tokyo 2020 in just under a year’s time.”

Aldi has worked with schools across the country since 2015 as part of its partnership with Team GB through its ‘Get Set to Eat Fresh’ initiative, which teaches young people about eating well and gives them the skills and confidence to cook fresh, healthy meals.

Aldi has already supported more than 1 million young people, aged between 5 – 14, as part of the Get Set to Eat Fresh campaign, and plans to work with 1.2 million children before Tokyo 2020. Aldi has extended the initiative to run until Paris 2025, with the hope to inspire even more children to eat well.

Professor Brian Cox inspires the next generation at the Science Summer School 2019

Professor Brian Cox poses with students from Lathom High School and Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Engineering College at the Science Summer School 2019

Over 400 young people from over 50 schools across the UK have attended the Science Summer School 2019 in London, an innovative event aimed at inspiring the next generation of Britain’s scientists and encouraging them to think about a career in the UK’s Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths (STEAM) industries.

The Science Summer School 2019 was designed to excite and invigorate the younger generation, giving them the opportunity to hear inspirational speakers and engage in seminars and workshops aimed at promoting the fantastic and innovative careers available in STEAM businesses.

Hosted by Professor Brian Cox OBE, the Science Summer School event, which is now in its eighth year, took place at St Paul’s Trust School in East London.  St Paul’s Way lies in the midst of Europe’s largest regeneration project that is transforming one of the most deprived areas in Tower Hamlets.  St Paul’s Way Trust School, which is rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and can boast 100% university acceptance for its students, is at the very heart of this community. 

Sponsored by Ibstock and AXA XL, the event was officially opened by social entrepreneur and joint co-founder of the Science Summer School – Lord Andrew Mawson OBE.  Lord Mawson welcomed hundreds of 12 to 16 year olds to the event before introducing Professor Brian Cox to talk about the science behind the theory of relativity and the evolution of the universe.

Annette Forster, Group Marketing Director for Ibstock, said: “We are delighted to be one of the key sponsors of this year’s Science Summer School, an event that is all about inspiring young people to open their minds and think seriously about the limitless and exciting opportunities in the UK’s STEAM industries.  

“As a business at the heart of building, Ibstock is passionate about the recruitment and development of young people and bringing new talent into the building and construction sector.  We invest over £1 million a year for example into our highly successful apprenticeship programme, giving people the chance to train for highly skilled roles, gain nationally recognised qualifications and get paid while they learn.  Currently, we have 36 enrolled and a further 17 being recruited this September.

“Joining forces to support the Science Summer School further highlights the importance we place on education and developing the next generation of talented individuals that will continue to push the boundaries in our sector for years to come.”    

Other seminars throughout the day included Andrew Smyth, an aerospace engineer and finalist on the Great British Bake Off 2016, who discussed ‘When Baking Meets Engineering’, along with speeches from mathematician Dr Steven Le Comber and bioengineer Dr Tina Chowdhury.  A range of science, engineering and arts focused workshops complemented the speaker presentations exploring innovative themes including a session with photographic artist Helen Marshall, co founder of The People’s Moon – a global project aimed at uniting humanity by celebrating the fact that 2019 is the 50th anniversary of the Apollo moon landing.

Annette continued: “Not only does the Science Summer School celebrate the UK’s excellence in these growth industries and the importance of STEAM businesses for the wider economy, but this event also reinforces the fact that Britain is the best place to learn and experience science and arts.  It was a fantastic day where hundreds of young people had the chance to be truly stimulated by some of the leaders in their respective fields.”

Pupils from two of the 50 schools that benefitted from the event in London were Lathom High School and Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Engineering College, both located in Skelmersdale in West Lancashire, also the home of Ibstock’s Skelmersdale factory.  

Dionne Paxton, school careers adviser at Lathom High School, said: “There were a great mix of inspirational lectures and practical and exciting workshops for pupils to enjoy and give them a real taste of what opportunities are available in STEM.  One of the key messages that came through was the career opportunities available, particularly in apprenticeships and it gave our students some food for thought.”

Ibstock’s Phil Atherton, who also attended the event, has recently completely his apprenticeship at the company.  He said that going down the apprentice route and getting into the construction industry was the best decision he’s made in his life. 

“After I finished school, like most young people, I was a little lost in what I should do next,” commented Phil.  “I’ve always been interested in technology and engineering but didn’t really know where to start. I’d never really considered an apprenticeship but when I saw the Ibstock role advertised I thought I’d have a go and apply.  I haven’t looked back since!

“Five years on, not only have I achieved a foundation degree from Derby University in Clay Technology, supported by Ibstock, but I’m also close to gaining a full degree in the coming months.  This is something a few years ago I would never thought I could have done, let alone afford.  Not only that, but doing an apprenticeship has given me the opportunity to work within a market leading business and learn about the company from the bottom up.  It’s such an exciting and diverse company, giving me invaluable experience across multiple divisions and disciplines that I hope will stand me in a great position for the future.  

“Today, I am responsible for helping to ensure our factory operations are compliant with ISO standards, that the manufacturing standards for developing first class products are maintained and that the right processes are in place for technical troubleshooting.  I’ve also gained fantastic experience managing people.  

“For anyone thinking about a starting an apprenticeship, particularly in such an exciting industry sector, I would seriously consider it.  Going to university might be a great life experience, but doing an apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to learn while you earn and start developing your career much sooner.”

As the market leading manufacturer of clay and concrete building products with 38 sites across the UK, Ibstock offers a wide range of career pathways, including technical, mechanical and electrical apprenticeships, to roles that enable the construction of homes and spaces that inspire people to work and live better.  From production and engineering roles that utilise the latest in manufacturing technology like robotics and automation, to design, specification and marketing roles that help its customers visualise and create smart homes and spaces of the future, there’s a host of career opportunities available with Ibstock. 

To find out more about all the exciting career opportunities available, visit www.ibstockplc.co.uk

Celebrating 25 Years of Independent Thinking

A note from the founder, Ian Gilbert, to mark the 25th birthday of Independent Thinking Ltd: 

“As we like to say at Independent Thinking, 25 years old this year, we use our words.

“Whether it’s through speaking to children, students, teachers, school leaders and more the world over, or through our award-winning books and resources, we aim to use those words to reassure educators everywhere that there is always another way.

“No matter what they tell you.

“Independent Thinking is unique in a number of ways, especially in our collaboration with Crown House Publishing to create the Independent Thinking Press. Through this cooperation, we bring into print the words of some of the UK’s most inspiring and entertaining educational speakers, thinkers, innovators, practitioners and, yes, let’s use that word, mavericks.

“It’s not our job to tell you what to do – the clue’s in the name – but rather to take your brain for a walk and to help you see yourself, them, education and the world with new eyes, new enthusiasm and new possibilities.

“That way education moves forward and does so with people, not data, at its heart.

“We do hope you enjoy our words, however you come across them.”

Discover our associates words in print, visit our website www.independentthinkingpress.com and use code EDUCATOR20 before midnight on 31st August 2019 to get 20% off all our books. 

Over Two Thirds of British Parents Believe It’s an Educator’s Responsibility to Inform Them of Offensive Slang

With 44% fearing the rise is slang is affecting their ability to communicate with Gen-Z altogether

A recent study has revealed that 68% of British parents believe it is the responsibility of educators to inform them of their children’s use of slang terms and new words entering the youths’ vocabulary, including those that are potentially offensive or vulgar.

The data from mobile phone case retailer, Tirita, discovered that 4 in 10 of the same group admit they struggle to communicate with the younger generation because of the prevalence of slang used by Gen-Z.

 

What Does Finna Mean?

When given a list of commonly used Gen-Z slang terms a mere 5% could identify the entire given list and 17% couldn’t define any of the words, ‘finna’ and ‘snacc’ being the least recognisable.

However, 6 in 10 felt confident that they knew what ‘Lit’ meant and 4 in 10 could explain the meaning of ‘salty’.

This causes a language barrier between the generations, which is being highlighted as a concern for parents who are away from their children for large portions of the week while they are at school.

Nichola Harling, a parent of a 15-year-old daughter, based in Leicestershire says: “Teachers are around our children when we can’t be, meaning they are exposed to the language that spreads amongst this age group in a setting where they are comfortable using it away from parents.

“It is important that if words have negative connotations and could adversely affect the mental health of our children or others, we are informed by those around them where it is being used.”

 

So, Who’s to Blame?

According to the study the majority (31%) of respondents blame social media for the rise and spread of the colloquial language used by those under the age of 22 years old.

Coming in at a close second was pop culture (TV, Music and Film) with 29% pointing the finger that these mediums.

Credit to https://www.tiritacase.com

Endsleigh signs exclusive partnership with Bookmark Reading Charity

Independent schools can now provide further support to children struggling with their reading skills, thanks to an exclusive partnership between Endsleigh Insurance Services and Bookmark Reading.

A literacy charity dedicated to helping primary school children develop the skills they need to succeed, Bookmark volunteers provide dedicated support to children to help them read to the expected standard. According to the charity, poor literacy can lead to limited job prospects, poor health, and low self-esteem. Low literacy levels cost the UK economy approximately £36 billion each year, and with more than one in four children in England unable to read well when leaving primary school, its work is of utmost importance.

Endsleigh’s partnership with the charity will see the insurance provider make a donation equal to 1% of any premium paid by an independent school, in respect of fees protection, pupils’ personal possessions and pupils’ personal accident, to the charity.

Every £10 donated to Bookmark will gift a child in the UK with dedicated reading support for a week. As the exclusive general insurance provider to partner with Bookmark, working with Endsleigh means independent schools can further their commitment and provide additional support to hundreds of children.

Will Brunwin, Head of Travel and Schools, said: “Supporting small charities and the education sector is extremely important to Endsleigh, and we are looking forward to partnering with Bookmark and watching it grow as a charity. The help it provides children, families and schools is invaluable and we hope our relationship will help continue this success story.”

Kitty Higgins, CEO of   Bookmark, added:  “We have ambitious plans to provide reading support to the children who need us – but can only achieve this with generous support from partners, volunteers, and donors. We are thrilled to have entered this partnership with Endsleigh, whose donations will allow us to help more children, in more communities.”

Endsleigh has anticipated that it will have helped more than 90 children with poor literacy to learn to read well within its first year of the partnership.

For more information, please visit www.endsleigheducation.co.uk/bookmark/

Prowise launches a unique free software package for all schools in the UK

Presenter 10 enables access to the latest education possibilities for free

Birmingham – Prowise proudly presents a completely new version of Prowise Presenter. The popular education software has been entirely renewed and contains more education possibilities than ever before. With Presenter 10 schools gain access to the latest education possibilities for free.

The highlights:

  • Specially made for the education sector: 3D models and hundreds of educational tools.
  • Innovative new possibilities for collaboration in the classroom.
  • Entirely free: schools and trusts save thousands of pounds every year.
  • Presenter 10 runs on a stable, safe and future-oriented online platform.

In 2019 Prowise celebrates its 10-year anniversary and during that time Prowise Presenter has become a classroom favourite. Over 450.000 teachers, lecturers, pupils and students benefit from the educational software every day. Together, users have created over 3.5 million lessons that have been stored in the online community in Presenter.

Specially made for education

Presenter 10 is designed for teachers, lecturers, pupils and students. The media library, which is packed with media content, enables anyone to create incredible lessons, essays, presentations and quizzes. Add brand-new 3D models, images, videos, backgrounds, sounds and building blocks to make lessons or presentations more engaging than ever. Over 300 educational mini apps (so-called tools and touch table tools) have undergone an educational update and are now more user friendly. The possibilities for collaboration in Presenter make learning even easier, more fun and more efficient. It allows users to create interactive lessons easily and quickly.

Old lessons easily accessible

By using the full potential of all technological possibilities and thanks to the creativity of the Prowise team, lessons that were created in previous versions of Presenter can also be accessed and used in Presenter 10. Previously-created lessons are automatically converted to the latest version once you open them. Even the tools are automatically converted.

New possibilities for collaboration

Presenter 10 now offers real-time collaboration. This allows teachers and pupils to work together in the same lesson, presentation or essay simultaneously or in their own time. Similar to, for instance, Google Docs in G Suite. Changes can be tracked directly and there is no longer need for sending large files by email. In addition, all relevant persons have the latest version of the lesson or presentation and also tedious version management is a thing of the past.

Schools save thousands of Euros every year

“Compared to other software packages, Presenter saves schools and foundations thousands of pounds per year. Our package is and will remain entirely free. The Presenter software is easy to manage. No maintenance, intricate installations, additional licences or hidden costs. Presenter is future oriented, entirely safe, reliable, stable and specially designed for the education sector”, according to Luuk Loeff, Development Director at Prowise.

Stable, safe and future oriented

Presenter was developed to make learning easier, more effective and more fun. The software is prepared for the latest possibilities such as 3D, real-time collaboration, learning through play and when looking into the future, even virtual and augmented reality. Presenter 10 is the result of ten years of education experience, countless discussions with teachers and the full-time commitment of the Prowise development team. The development of numerous 3D models, educational tools and collaboration possibilities took almost two years.

“Presenter 10 is based on a gaming platform. This is unique for education software. We can therefore facilitate more collaboration and interaction in the classroom. This new system is stable, secure, and future-oriented. The online software programme is more sophisticated, organised and user friendly. Moreover, Prowise was recently awarded the ISO 9001 and 27001 certifications and is therefore well and truly capable of safeguarding the privacy and security of its users”, says Luuk Loeff.

Presenter 10 can be used in the browser and via apps for iOS and Android. Those interested can get started with the software package directly via the Prowise website.

www.prowise.com

Revealed: The office habits teachers find most annoying

●     4Com research reveals the pet peeves that annoy UK teachers the most

Eating smelly food such as tuna/eggs is the most annoying thing you can do in the office, according to new research1 conducted by business telecommunications provider, 4Com. With insight gathered from teachers across the nation, the study aimed to discover which habits most get under their skin in the work environment.

According to respondents, the top five behaviours that teachers find most irritating are:

  1. Colleagues eating smelly food e.g. tuna/eggs (52%)
  2. Colleagues eating their food out of the fridge (32%)
  3. Colleagues eating loud (31%)
  4. Colleagues speaking loudly (28%)
  5. Colleagues taking their shoes off (27%)

When it comes to the habits teachers admit to having themselves, notably, 34% say they have no irritating habits at all, which is probably news to their colleagues! On the other hand, 22% are aware they eat smelly food, and 16% know they have a tendency to whistle. 

The research also looked at the way teachers react to workplace irritations. 31% say they’ll tell the culprit face-to-face that their habits are irritating, while 19% would rather drop an email to express their annoyance. What’s more, 23% will just leave a passive-aggressive note. But, proving that British politeness is going nowhere, 36% will just ignore the problem altogether.

Commenting on the research, Mark Pearcy, Head of Marketing at 4Com, says: “If you work full time, you probably spend more time with your colleagues than anyone else, so it’s no surprise that certain habits can start to rub you up the wrong way!

“In those situations, we’d recommend letting the person know what’s bothering you in a clear, friendly and polite way, as well as being as patient as possible. After all, who knows, there are probably some things you do that make your colleagues grit their teeth!”

Have you ever come across, or even left, a passive-aggressive sign aimed at co-workers? If so, why not take part in 4Com’s competition to win a £50 Amazon voucher? To take part, head to https://www.4com.co.uk/blog/business-advice/office-pet-peeves/ 

The Social Enterprise with an innovative approach to  tackling two of the biggest global challenges in  teaching. 

Founded by teachers, LRTT is using cross-border teaching partnerships to make an impact in  global education. This innovative approach uses two of education’s biggest challenges to  solve each other.   

Challenge 1: The Global Learning Crisis 

Quality education propels people and communities forward and good teaching is the cornerstone of  quality education. But across the world millions of teachers get no ongoing professional development  and an estimated 387 million children are in school but on track to leave unable to read this sentence.  Failure to provide high-quality education is a global learning crisis that is costing $129 billion a year.    “There is a desperate need for innovative approaches to train large numbers of  teachers”. – UNESCO   

Challenge 2: Teacher Retention 

Over a third of teachers in England leave the profession within 5 years. Research shows the main reason  teachers leave is not to workload or compensation, but teacher experience; a lack of opportunities for  teacher agency and professional development. As well as affecting the quality of teaching, it’s costing a  fortune. In 2014, the UK spent more than £555m training new teachers.    The economic and educational need for solutions that retain UK teachers is clear. Supporting and  retaining teachers creates an experienced workforce that delivers better learning outcomes for young  people. Teacher retention should be a national priority.    “Closing the teacher gap means creating a teaching profession that supports teachers  with the agency and environment to grow and thrive.” – Dr Sam Sims   

LRTT’s Innovative Approach 

Limited Resource Teacher Training (LRTT) mobilizes teachers from the UK, US, Australia and New  Zealand to become LRTT Fellows, who then deliver face-to-face teacher development programmes in  Africa, Asia and the Caribbean.    LRTT is bringing teachers together, connecting a disconnected world and building a global movement  that upskills and empowers teachers to employ evidence-based teaching in their classrooms. What’s more, LRTT Fellows go back into their own classrooms re-energised with new skills and a replenished  sense of purpose.   

LRTT is built on the core beliefs that every child has a right to a high-quality education, regardless of the  context they are born into, and that the quality of teaching is the single biggest factor influencing  learning in schools.    Every child has a right to a high-quality education, regardless of the   context they are born into.    The most effective way to improve the quality of teaching is to equip and empower teachers to upskill  each other through instructional coaching on evidence-based pedagogy. LRTT runs two interconnected  programmes that leverage the two challenges in teaching to solve each other.    1. The LRTT Teaching Transformation Programme ​improves teaching in low resource environments  by shifting schools towards a culture of teaching mastery and continuous professional development.  This programme comprises three mutually reinforcing components:    ● Headteacher networks​ and planning whereby each headteacher sets a school vision and  teaching and learning development plan.  ● Lead teacher networks​, whereby each school has a teacher who assumes leadership  responsibility for teaching quality (all year round).  ● Teaching development institute ​made up of intensive workshops, classroom practice and peer  coaching (10% of the teaching year). 
“As teachers, we have exchanged knowledge and skills with teachers from around the  world and have helped one another move forward. Importantly, we have built a  teachers network.” – Phetmany Philasouk, English Teacher, Laos    2. The LRTT Fellowship​ is a leadership development programme that upskills and contributes to  retention of the best teachers from the US, UK, Australia and New Zealand. Teachers who are  successful in their application to the programme go on to:    ● Become trained and equipped to facilitate evidence-based professional development.  ● Facilitate the ​LRTT Teaching Transformation Programme
​ ‘​in-country’ by spending a month over  the summer working alongside partner staff, lead teachers and classroom teachers to deliver  intensive workshops and instructional coaching. 
“I learnt more about myself as an educator on my Fellowship than in all my years of  college.” – Jessica, LRTT Fellow   

LRTT’s Impact 

LRTT programmes have had a powerful impact. 93% of teachers reported the training made them more  confident and effective in the classroom. This is substantiated by lesson observations which have  consistently demonstrated that teachers are able to apply their new skills in their classrooms.    88% of Fellows say they returned to their school more passionate about education, and 90% of Fellows  say they feel more connected to global education. LRTT’s alumni are so bought-in to the organization’s  mission, they are helping LRTT build a movement. 35% of Fellows continue their involvement with LRTT  on their return to develop their leadership skills further by taking on roles as Team Leaders or Senior  Fellows.    “Taking part in a second fellowship I feel I was able to offer a lot more knowledge  about what successful training sessions looked like and I was able to guide others to  think about how. ” – Gemma, LRTT Ghana   

What’s Next? 

By 2022, LRTT aims to mobilise 6,600 teachers as LRTT Fellows each year, training 11,000 local  teachers who provide higher quality education for more than 980,000 school children, as well as  tracking its impact on teacher practice, teacher retention and student outcomes using an enhanced  monitoring framework.    After establishing that LRTT’s Fellowships have an impact on teacher retention in the UK and the USA,  the next step for LRTT is to build partnerships with governments and schools to subsidise the cost of an  LRTT Fellowship and make it easier for more teachers to join. Schools already onboard have seen how  developing teachers during their summer break can have multiple benefits to the school, at no  disruption to students’ learning.    “LRTT has played a key part in the development of our teachers and a creative route  to making sure our best teachers want to stay.” – Sophie McGeoch, Head Teacher,  Meadlands Primary School   

Getting Involved 

Joining an LRTT Fellowship provides teachers with a unique opportunity to grow as educators, be part  of a team of like-minded teachers, experience education in a new context and make an impact, all during  their summer break.     Are you a teacher? Whether you’re early in your career or highly experienced, all teachers are welcome  to apply. Having teams of Fellows with diverse skills and experience contributes to making the  Fellowship experience such a valuable one for all teachers.     If you are interested in teacher training abroad on an LRTT Summer Fellowship, please visit LRTT’s  website atwww.lrtt.org/fellowships​.      Instagram: ​@LRTT_Fellowships  Twitter:​ @LRTT_Training