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Professor Brian Cox inspires the next generation at the Science Summer School 2019
Over 400 young people from over 50 schools across the UK have attended the Science Summer School 2019 in London, an innovative event aimed at inspiring the next generation of Britain’s scientists and encouraging them to think about a career in the...
Celebrating 25 Years of Independent Thinking
A note from the founder, Ian Gilbert, to mark the 25th birthday of Independent Thinking Ltd: “As we like to say at Independent Thinking, 25 years old this year, we use our words. “Whether it’s through speaking to children, students...
Over Two Thirds of British Parents Believe It’s an Educator’s Responsibility to Inform Them of Offensive Slang
With 44% fearing the rise is slang is affecting their ability to communicate with Gen-Z altogether A recent study has revealed that 68% of British parents believe it is the responsibility of educators to inform them of their children’s use of slang...
Endsleigh signs exclusive partnership with Bookmark Reading Charity
Independent schools can now provide further support to children struggling with their reading skills, thanks to an exclusive partnership between Endsleigh Insurance Services and Bookmark Reading. A literacy charity dedicated to helping primary school...
Prowise launches a unique free software package for all schools in the UK
Presenter 10 enables access to the latest education possibilities for free Birmingham – Prowise proudly presents a completely new version of Prowise Presenter. The popular education software has been entirely renewed and contains more education...
Revealed: The office habits teachers find most annoying
● 4Com research reveals the pet peeves that annoy UK teachers the most Eating smelly food such as tuna/eggs is the most annoying thing you can do in the office, according to new research1 conducted by business telecommunications...
The Social Enterprise with an innovative approach to tackling two of the biggest global challenges in teaching.
Founded by teachers, LRTT is using cross-border teaching partnerships to make an impact in global education. This innovative approach uses two of education’s biggest challenges to solve each other. Challenge 1: The Global Learning Crisis ...
New teacher training programme gets under way
EDINBURGH Napier University has welcomed the first intake of students on to its newly-launched Professional Graduate Diploma in Education programme. The university will provide training in key science and technology subjects, supported by the...
Eco-friendly gloves provide additional benefits to eczema sufferers
Bamboo is one of nature’s most sustainable resources with plants growing around 15 metres tall in only 6 months. It’s ability to be processed into fibres allows it to be used in the production of gloves that provide various benefits in comparison to...
Back-to-School Season: This Year, Hackers Can Get Inside Your Kids Classroom
Many Schools Have Unsecure Wi-Fi Networks That Can be Easily Hacked August 6, 2019. Internet-connected classrooms have transformed the learning process in schools all over the United Kingdom. But it’s also given rise to new dangerous online threats...
Thousands of sexual offences against young children recorded by police as NSPCC re-launches safety campaign
Figures highlight the importance of NSPCC Talk PANTS campaign and equipping parents to talk to young children about how to stay safe from sexual abuse Police across England, Wales and Northern Ireland are dealing with thousands of sexual...
Endsleigh signs exclusive partnership with Bookmark Reading Charity
Independent schools can now provide further support to children struggling with their reading skills, thanks to an exclusive partnership between Endsleigh Insurance Services and Bookmark Reading. A literacy charity dedicated to helping primary school...