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RIGHT IDEA / RIGHT TIME – HOW PE CAN CHANGE EVERY CHILD FOR THE BETTER
The beauty of sport is the opportunity it gives the educator to support all round whole-person development, which includes but is not limited to the promotion of physical health. The accepted narrative that PE is all about physical activity in...
XULA changes the game for mask wearers in COVID-19 era
Ground-breaking protective mask manufacturer XULA has come up with a range of innovative, transparent masks, which contain a specialised coating 99.9% effective against COVID-19. The next-generation masks are set to revolutionise the...
TWO THIRDS OF PARENTS SAY SCHOOLS NOT DOING ENOUGH TO PREPARE YOUNG PEOPLE FOR LIFE EVENTS
Lessons on death, sex and personal finances now favoured by parents over many traditional subjects Two thirds of parents think that schools don’t do enough to prepare young people for life events, with more than half saying that lessons about death...
School’s Out Forever: Is It Time to Call It a Day on School Uniform?
School uniform is a staple of the British education system. A variety of brazen blazer colours, tartan skirts, shirts, and striped ties certainly live up to the organisational structure of schools that are represented in movies such as Harry Potter...
NEW REPORT: lack of skills holds back digital learning, affecting both students and teachers
While 68% of teachers rate poor access to the internet or a device as the biggest barrier to digital learning, 56% said it was held back by a lack of digital skills among parents, teachers, and learners 25th October 2021: Oxford University...
Better Health supports Mental Health with inclusive self-care activities for pupils
The topic of mental health and its effects on students is one of the most pressing issues currently faced in the classroom. In response to World Mental Health Day (10 October), Better Health is encouraging teachers to facilitate classroom discussions...
New research reveals three quarters of school leaders believe their school is unprepared for the climate emergency
Nine in 10 school leaders are concerned about how climate change may impact their school · 95% of schools are concerned about their energy consumption...
Nearly 90% of children are eating a school meal every day, according to a new survey of parents in England
One of the largest studies ever undertaken on the subject reveals the popularity of school meals and the extent of the cashless revolution in education A new ground-breaking survey of almost 140,000 parents conducted by ParentPay, the UK’s...
GoHenry Launches Money Missions, In-App Gamified Education, to lead New Era in Financial Literacy
Company aims to tackle the financial education gap by engaging kids with motivating, fun, and rewarding interactive learning NEW YORK and LONDON (October 18, 2021) – GoHenry, a pioneer in kids’ debit cards, money management, and...
Ensuring efficient emergency evacuations in education
Fire drills are a vital part of fire safety. Procedures must be put in place and meticulously followed, in order to keep everyone safe in the event of an emergency. Most people have experienced the familiar fire drill in education...
Top EMEIA partner accreditation for Jigsaw24’s education team
Leading IT solutions provider Jigsaw24 has been named a Showbie Platinum Reseller Partner – one of only two companies in the whole of the EMEIA region to gain the accreditation. This is a fantastic accolade for Jigsaw24, who have a close...
Legionella in Schools: Key points for good water management
Author: Paul Limbrick, Senior Consultant, Water Hygiene Centre Ltd Good water hygiene management within school properties can be distilled into the following areas: 1 – Establishing the level of water hygiene risk; 2 – Devising an action plan...
