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Barley Fields Primary School converts to an academy and joins Prince Regent Street Trust
Barley Fields Primary School, based in Ingleby Barwick in Stockton-on-Tees, has completed its conversion to academy status and joined Prince Regent Street Trust, a successful primary-only multi-academy trust (MAT) also located in Stockton...
TEACHING THE NEWS: DISCOVERY EDUCATION LAUNCHES NEW FEATURES TO AWARD-WINNING ESPRESSO LEARNING PLATFORM
New tools and resources will engage primary school pupils with current affairs Discovery Education – the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place – today announced new...
Leading children’s writing competition 500 Words relaunches on BBC
The UK’s most successful children’s writing competition, 500 Words, will relaunch this September, supported by BBC Teach with BBC Breakfast hosting the initiative for 2023. The BBC is now searching for teachers and librarians across the...
Kids Judge Bett, Teachmeet and more: Events at Bett promise to engage and inspire educators and students alike
Bett UK 2023, the world’s largest education technology (EdTech) event will be underway at the ExCeL London on the 29-31st March. Bett promises to be bigger and better than ever before with a record breaking 25,000+ registrations to date, from around...
As our lives become increasingly digital, educating young people about internet safety is vital
Young people are growing up with a wealth of technology and information at their fingertips. This information would have been unthinkable 20, or even 10, years ago. These advancements have provided many benefits, and today’s younger generation...
Pioneering research reveals schools are around 20 times more likely to give priority to local rather than disadvantaged pupils
On the day parents across the country discover which secondary school their child can attend, a new report exposes how entry rules are thwarting social mobility especially at the most sought-after state schools. The research, led by the...
Madeleine Lindley Ltd leaps to 35th Anniversary with World Book Day offer and 10,000 book giveaway
Children’s book specialists Madeleine Lindley Ltd celebrates its 35th anniversary on 29th February 2023, after being formed and remaining family-owned since 1988. Family-run Madeleine Lindley Ltd marks its 35th anniversary and World Book Day by...
What’s new from LapSafe® at Bett 2023?
Two decades on and LapSafe® are excited to be at Bett 23 launching their new products. Celebrating twenty-three years of showcasing their products at Bett, LapSafe® will again be exhibiting at the show. Each year at Bett, LapSafe® are excited...
Vestel shines bright at ISE 2023
Display giant, Vestel, lit-up ISE with an ambitious stand featuring over 100 commercial displays from interactive education screens to LED walls. With display content featuring digital versions of artwork from the 15th to 17th century, under a...
The Benefits of Smart Defibrillator Monitoring For Schools – words by Matthew Margetts, Director at Smarter Technologies.
Defibrillators save lives – and smart defibrillator monitoring ensures this important equipment is locatable and in good working order in an emergency. From 20 January 2023, defibrillators have become mandatory in all state-funded schools. Research...
New energy education programme launched to help schools save on sky-high utility costs
‘Energy in Schools’ provides energy management and educational tools that could help schools save thousands of pounds per year on energy costs and reduce carbon emissions The programme will provide schools with smart meters, technology...
Ed-tech isn’t all bad
~ How VoIP can improve e-learning for teachers and students ~ Almost a third of university courses still combine face-to-face teaching with online learning, data gathered by the BBC suggests. However, as one disgruntled student labels virtual...
