More than 25,000 primary school children across England and Wales have penned a poem for the second annual Premier League Writing Stars poetry competition. Themed on diversity, the competition encouraged five to 11-year-olds to explore what makes us ‘Beautifully different, Wonderfully the Same’ using a poem created especially for Writing Stars by poet Joseph Coelho. […]
The British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) has launched registration for its seventh annual BNF Healthy Eating Week, taking place 10 – 14 June 2019. BNF Healthy Eating Week comprises five health challenges, which organisations, schools and nurseries are encouraged to complete: Have breakfast, Have 5 A DAY, Drink plenty, Get active, and – new for 2019 […]
fibodo, the award-winning booking management platform, has announced a partnership with sport education specialist, AoC Sport, to provide up to 239 colleges in England with free access to a business focused e-learning course. The CIMSPA-accredited course, ‘Grow Your Business’ – created by fibodo – aims to teach and inspire students on best business practice, as […]
Jayne Davies, Services Director, RM Education Finding ways to cut costs without negatively impacting teaching is an issue pertinent to all education providers across the UK. In addition, schools have an ambition to integrate ICT throughout learning, but using ICT to its best effect in the classroom is not without challenge. Schools can invest in […]
Last week, teachers, schools, educationalists and The Mayor’s Fund for London joined together at City Hall to celebrate the launch event of ‘Maths Week London’. Maths Week London, which will take place from 10-14 June 2019, is set to become an annual event dedicated to improving children’s attitudes towards maths and inspiring more pupils, teachers […]
The role of a CEO within a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) has come under much scrutiny over the past year. And the role has evolved considerably, reflecting the reality of the demands involved in overseeing a MAT. From delivering and leading its vision and strategy, to managing people and culture, improving organisational performance, sustainability and compliance […]
The government’s pledge to provide free sanitary products in all secondary schools and colleges across England is welcome news, but does not yet go far enough to eradicate period poverty and will not solve the environmental crisis of incorrect disposal of sanitary items. LanesForDrains.co.uk, a national drainage firm that deals with fatberg removal, urges […]
Roding Valley High School claimed the title of highest scoring state school at UK Mathematics Trust’s (UKMT) Regional Team Maths Challenge 2019; a competition which challenges schools from across the country to tackle mathematical challenges in their local areas with the opportunity to progress to the national final taking place in June 2019. The Roding […]
• Free writing competition for children aged four to 14 announces theme of: a chance to change the world! • Winners awarded a trip to Disneyland Paris and £500 of books for their school • Singer, dancer, author and prime time TV show host, Alesha Dixon, is this year’s incredible judge who will surprise the […]
Palletways, Europe’s largest and fastest growing express palletised freight network, has announced it will be partnering with the road safety charity, Brake to deliver education sessions in schools across the UK. The educational sessions will be delivered by Palletways members and will be focused on improving road safety awareness amongst primary school children. In partnership […]
