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School run safeguarding a ‘key concern’ for parents but only two fifths of schools have a policy in place
Kura announces free safeguarding software to schools in response to research With 22% of schools not having a policy in place, Kura has also developed a set of transport safeguarding guidelines that all schools can implement to instantly...
Global EdTech Company Discovery Education Opens New HQ in Bath
Discovery Education – the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place – has unveiled its new UK and International headquarters in Bath, Somerset. The new offices in Palace Yard Mews...
Legionella Risk – Contractor Competency for Schools. – words by Roy Sullivan
To seek reassurance that a contractor is competent to carry out the work they have been requested to undertake; background checks are essential. Assessing competence is far from easy. Most of the time the Local Authority or school must...
New Subject Development Resources launched by NASBTT for trainees and Early Career Teachers
A new suite of Subject Development Resources, including an on-demand bank of engaging videos, curated supporting resources and information and live sessions on key topics, has been launched by the National Association of School-Based...
INTERACTIVE INVESTOR IS ON A MISSION TO FIND BRITAIN’S BEST MONEY TEACHERS – WITH A £25,000 PRIZE POT FOR WINNING SCHOOLS
To nominate a teacher, email teacher@ii.co.uk by 11 September Teachers can nominate themselves: email teacher@ii.co.uk with lesson plan and supporting statement by 29 September New category in 2023 to also celebrate Teaching Assistants ...
Poor housing is a major barrier to school attendance for young people in England
New data shows a 73% increase in children’s concerns about where they live compared to last year Highlights: Housing has now entered the top three presenting issues for young people when referred for attendance support, for the...
CELEBRATE NATIONAL NUMERACY DAY WITH RESOURCES FROM DISCOVERY EDUCATION
In celebration of National Numeracy Day , Discovery Education – the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place – is providing primary schools with dynamic...
Cost-of-living takes teachers back to school
Simon Rake, head of education at the Wesleyan Financial Services, the specialist financial services firm for teachers, discusses new data about how the cost-of-living crisis is impacting teachers and shares practical advice for managing your money...
Why it’s time for teacher CPD to get personal writes Matt Tiplin
There are plenty of reasons why CPD in schools should be successful. Teachers are lifelong learners who want to develop their skills and improve their craft, and schools are learning institutions that are keen to support them. And yet despite this...
David Chapman, Head of school, Aston University Engineering Academy explores a more learner centred approach to classroom observations
Why it’s time to rethink lesson observations Teaching is a challenging profession. A recent You Gov poll found 45% of teachers surveyed would discourage others from entering the profession, whilst over half would opt out given the choice of...
SALE SHARKS AND AO HOST RUGBY TOURNAMENT FOR OVER 300 PUPILS TO CHAMPION CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH
Hundreds of children from primary schools across the North West took part in a tag rugby tournament at Sale Sharks’ training ground, to help champion children’s mental health. The ‘Are you AO-K’ tournament was co-hosted by online electricals retailer...
LACK OF CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES IN SCHOOLS IS IMPACTING STUDENT MORALE, SAY HALF OF TEACHERS
Almost a quarter (24%) of students’ enjoyment of secondary school is being negatively affected as they are unable to develop their creative skills. 18% believe this is also impacting students’ mental health. More than 1 in 10 think...