Leading transport management provider Kura has implemented a new customer-focussed technology strategy as part of a revamped vision to deliver safer, greener, smarter travel for schools across the UK. Under the guidance of a refreshed management team, including recently-appointed CEO Godfrey Ryan, the company will for the first time make its proprietary software technology […]
New scam targeting schools demanding the immediate payment of thousands of pounds Cifas advising schools to ensure staff are trained to handle such requests Cifas is warning schools to be wary of requests for payments received from unknown callers following reports of fraudsters contacting head teachers claiming a High Court Writ has been issued […]
A new specialist school with state-of-the-art facilities has opened in Stowmarket, Suffolk in Grade II listed former rectory Wetheringsett Manor, in response to the growing demand for personalised learning to meet the needs of pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) difficulties. An architectural gem set in beautiful grounds, Wetheringsett Manor School has been […]
The UK’s asbestos industry ended on 24th August 1999 after being used heavily from the 1950s to 80s. Over 20 years on, we’re starting to see the delayed latency period taking effect as asbestos deaths have peaked over the last year or so. Asbestos was unknowingly dangerous to public health. Fibres that are too […]
“Whilst Adobe welcomes the move from the Government to support both educators and the students they teach in what are unprecedented times, claims made by the Education Secretary that exams are the best way of measuring performance fall wide of the mark. Exams should not be a proxy for school performance. The disproportionately high emphasis […]
2nd December 2020: MarvellousMe has today announced a collaboration with Maths Circle Ltd, providers of award-winning maths learning programmes Times Table Rock Stars and NumBots, to provide schools with a cutting-edge pupil rewards scheme, which puts the power in the hands of teachers to recognise and communicate progress achievements to parents quickly. The […]
The Schools & Academies Show and EdTech Summit took place last week (17th -20th November), for the first time ever as fully interactive virtual experiences. The new event format allowed attendees to peruse an online exhibition, visit the virtual Government Education Village; hosted by the Department for Education, tune-in to live panels discussions, take part […]
KidZania needs you to help keep the Christmas Spirit Alive! London, December 2020: The UK’s largest indoor edutainment centre, KidZania London, is preparing to re-open on the 5th December and celebrate Christmas like never before, with their exclusive Secret Christmas experience! Where is the singing? The decorations? The seasonal spirit? This year, the Grown-Up board […]
With recent findings predicting maths to be the subject most affected by school closures, it’s time to harness the power of tech to address the maths attainment gap once and for all, argues Joy Deep Nath, co-founder of SplashLearn – a game-based maths programme for primary aged children that is free for all UK schools. […]
The Office for National Statistics is launching brand new educational resources to teach pupils all about the census and its importance in our national life. The ONS set up a census secondary school programme back in September to support Census 2021. The programme, developed by EVERFI EdComs, aims to teach pupils about the importance of […]
