THE learning gap created by the pandemic will take more than 18 months to close, teachers have warned. State school teachers were far more likely to offer a gloomy forecast of how long it would take pupils to catch up compared to teachers in private schools, according to a survey of 4,690 teachers […]
Whizz Education, the leader in adaptive learning technology and maths educational programs, has strengthened its senior team. Drawing on their competitive sporting backgrounds and educational expertise, the new appointments will now help schools in the UK and around the world improve provision and deliver learning experiences that cater for individual needs and pace of learning, […]
Acer yesterday announced that it will begin carrying PCs which run on Windows 11 SE, starting with the Acer TravelMate B3 and Acer TravelMate Spin B3 laptops. The portable 11.6-inch laptops were built to survive the school-day, boasting military-grade durability certifications[[i]] and a 10-hour battery life[[ii]], and now come pre-installed with Windows 11 SE or […]
Nearly one in eight children in the UK say their online life harms their school work according to a survey by The Children’s Society. The survey is among the evidence considered in the national charity’s new report, Net Gains? Young People’s Digital Lives and Well-Being. It found 13% of young people aged 10-17 said their life online had a ‘mostly negative’ impact […]
Today it is widely accepted, important and encouraged to keep indoor working spaces as well ventilated as possible to reduce the risk of Covid-19, other viruses and disease spreading. This is vital in many working environments where people congregate: such as education environments (e.g. schools and universities), hospitals, doctors’ rooms, hotels, restaurants, manufacturing and production […]
*Nearly four in five schools rated mental health as having the biggest impact on their organisation in the last year *Almost three quarters (73%) of school leaders expect mental health and wellbeing to continue to be one of the biggest challenges over the next five years *Zurich Municipal report reveals the biggest challenges facing […]
As schools go back for the new term, many continue to face the challenges of overcrowding, with winter weather exacerbating the problem during break times. More schools are tackling their space crisis with outdoor canopies, to extend their buildings, economically, and quickly. A growing problem The average school class size for England has […]
Ecommerce educational resources supplier Findel Education has undergone a major rebrand to enable the expansion of its current service offer for educators and provide the platform for sustainable growth. The company, which is now called Findel, owns specialist education brands Hope, GLS, Philip Harris and Davies Sports which have also been rebranded. These […]
Pupil wellbeing is a top priority for teachers and Premier League Primary Stars is supporting discussions about this topic with flexible and accessible resources that encourage pupils aged 5-11 to think about the importance of self-care and helping others. Leading wellbeing practitioner Dr Hazel Harrison, Clinical Psychologist and Founder at ThinkAvellana, who works with […]
Georgia O’Keeffe Hayward Gallery Touring Exhibition The Point Gallery, South Parade, DN1 2DR 15 January – 20 March 2022 Doncaster teachers are invited to bring their pupils to the gallery at The Point in Doncaster to see Georgia O’Keeffe: Memories of Drawings – a brand new Hayward Gallery Touring exhibition presenting a […]
