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NASBTT speaks up for ITT providers following Ofsted Covid-19 report

May 27, 2021 in /by

  NASBTT has responded to the publication of Ofsted’s Teaching Teachers during COVID-19 research report https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/teaching-teachers-during-covid-19/teaching-teachers-during-covid-19.   Executive Director Emma Hollis said: “Firstly, and very positively, we are delighted that the hard work of ITT providers during the course of the pandemic has been highlighted in the report. The support providers have given to trainees […]

Selby College improves the student experience with high-density WiFi 6 – delivered in just 8 weeks – from Redway Networks.

May 25, 2021 in /by

Selby College has improved wireless connectivity and delivered the coverage and capacity required to support bring-your-own-device (BYOD) services for its high-density learning environment.  The College’s transition to next-generation Cisco Meraki WiFi 6 from Redway Networks has given the campus a hyper-secure, robust cloud-networking solution that delivers a seamless WiFi experience to students and staff. Selby […]

More than a third of schools have been targeted by criminals during the pandemic

May 24, 2021 in /by

Schools across the UK have been targeted by criminals during the Covid-19 pandemic, as more than a third (35%) have experienced crime, according to new research from specialist insurer Ecclesiastical.   The survey of 500 teachers found schools had suffered anti-social behaviour (16%), trespassing (13%), graffiti (11%), criminal damage (8%) and cyber-crime (7%) since the […]

Plasma Clean expands into infection control market with innovative solutions proven to kill SARS-CoV-2 in education facilities

May 24, 2021 in /by

Plasma Clean, trusted pioneers in innovative and affordable infection prevention solutions, is helping businesses to keep running safely with its infection control range proven to kill SARS-CoV-2 with an exposure time of 0.25 seconds in line with ASHRAE design guidance.    Boasting a 99% disinfection rate against bacteria and viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible […]

Ten things you learnt at school which are no longer true

May 24, 2021 in /by

Our knowledge of the world is constantly evolving, and as such, some of the things which were once taught in schools are no longer true.   Remember when Pluto was declassified as a planet and you began to doubt everything your teachers had ever told you? Turns out, that was just the start.   From […]

Ecclesiastical Insurance Group launches the Movement for Good awards 2021

May 24, 2021 in /by

For the third year running, Ecclesiastical Insurance Group is giving away £1million to charities with the return of its Movement for Good awards. From today, people can nominate an education charity close to their hearts for a potential £1,000 award to help make a difference. Last year an incredible 253,000 people submitted a nomination for their […]

QCOUNTER LAUNCHED TO HELP SCHOOLS ENSURE COVID-SAFE OPERATIONS

May 18, 2021 in /by

For the safe flow of people in schools   The company behind some of the UK’s most exciting and dynamic interactive exhibition displays in visitor attractions and museums has brought to market QCounter – a fully automated, but low-cost, access control/people-counter system.   Businesses emerging from lockdown restrictions must limit the number of people accessing […]

70% of secondary school students admit to future career fear

May 18, 2021 in /by

The Careers after Covid report published today by Launch Your Career, has revealed that 70% of secondary school students do not know or are unsure about what they want to do for a career when they leave school. Three quarters of students (78%) admitted they are worried about making the right choice of career.    The report also reveals that nearly […]

Delight after plans for new school move ahead

May 18, 2021 in /by

A SUNDERLAND headteacher has spoken of his delight after ‘life-changing’ plans for a new school building were approved by the city council.   James Waller, who was appointed headteacher of Sunningdale Primary School earlier this year, said that the move to a custom-built new facility at Doxford Park Way, will ‘transform opportunities’ for the city’s most […]