The National Association of Therapeutic Parents (NAOPT) has now launched a website packed with resources for all types of schools. By supporting schools and its teaching staff, the NAOPT hopes to raise awareness of development trauma. Children are among those most at risk when involved in a traumatic event. More common than most […]
This article was written by Gabrielle Shaw, CEO, National Association for People Abused in Childhood. NAPAC is a national, UK charity offering support to adult survivors of all types of childhood abuse, including physical, sexual, emotional abuse or neglect. Gabrielle has led NAPAC since April 2015, she is a senior INGO executive with over 16 […]
Facet Publishing announce the publication of Facilitating Effective Sixth Form Independent Learning by Andrew K. Shenton For young people who have opted to continue their education post-sixteen, it is difficult to overstate the importance of the independent learning which takes place in the Sixth Form. Typically, the balance between classroom teaching and independent study […]
The beauty of sport is the opportunity it gives the educator to support all round whole-person development, which includes but is not limited to the promotion of physical health. The accepted narrative that PE is all about physical activity in primary schools is a narrow one, as it underestimates the full spectrum of learning […]
Ground-breaking protective mask manufacturer XULA has come up with a range of innovative, transparent masks, which contain a specialised coating 99.9% effective against COVID-19. The next-generation masks are set to revolutionise the lives of millions during the pandemic, and as we enter a particularly tough time with flu season just around the corner. […]
Lessons on death, sex and personal finances now favoured by parents over many traditional subjects Two thirds of parents think that schools don’t do enough to prepare young people for life events, with more than half saying that lessons about death, finances and sex should be prioritised, even at the expense of traditional lessons such […]
School uniform is a staple of the British education system. A variety of brazen blazer colours, tartan skirts, shirts, and striped ties certainly live up to the organisational structure of schools that are represented in movies such as Harry Potter and St Trinian’s. There’s no formal history of the school uniform; however, it is […]
While 68% of teachers rate poor access to the internet or a device as the biggest barrier to digital learning, 56% said it was held back by a lack of digital skills among parents, teachers, and learners 25th October 2021: Oxford University Press (OUP), the world’s largest university press, has today published a new […]
The topic of mental health and its effects on students is one of the most pressing issues currently faced in the classroom. In response to World Mental Health Day (10 October), Better Health is encouraging teachers to facilitate classroom discussions about mental wellbeing with their Every Mind Matters resources for 10-16 year olds. The resources […]
Nine in 10 school leaders are concerned about how climate change may impact their school · 95% of schools are concerned about their energy consumption · Seven in 10 feel the pressure on schools is growing to be more sustainable In the lead up to COP26, new research1 commissioned […]
