School delivers more than 22,000 live online lessons during lockdown
Pupils only missed one days of lessons as staff worked ‘around the clock’ to pivot to a full digital curriculum within 48-hours Whilst schools and universities remained open through the second national lockdown, social distancing and other...
Three in five teachers fear for their safety, new research finds
Three in five teachers fear for their safety while working in schools due to COVID-19 Two in five believe schools should shut again and students return to home-schooling to protect staff and pupils One in ten say COVID-19 government guidelines for...
RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGN SHOWS TEACHERS TO BE EVEN MORE VALUED THAN BEFORE THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
New research highlights what people have learned about teachers An online survey commissioned by the Scottish Government, with YouGov, has found that teachers are even more valued now, than they were before the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic over...
Students call for greater teamwork between teachers during the pandemic
Study by Teacherly finds that almost two thirds of pupils would like teachers to work together to create online lessons to help everyone achieve their potential amid coronavirus pandemic Pupils believe schools of all reputations can learn...
School installs barriers to reduce risk of spreading coronavirus
A Nottinghamshire primary school has taken tough action to ensure that parents and children socially distance during drop off and pick up times, to reduce the risk of spreading Covid-19. Lantern Lane Primary School, in Lantern Lane, East...
Top academics unite for a virtual conference to help plan for a better future in times of crisis
COVID-19 has proved that we are at a pivotal point in our history, we need to make urgent decisions to safeguard the environment. And in order to combat the imminent challenges of today, Trinity Business School is supporting EURAM, the European-based...
Antimicrobial coating treatment launches that kills & protects against coronavirus and other harmful germs for up to one year
A biotech company has launched an antimicrobial surface treatment proven to kill harmful bacteria and viruses including TGEV coronavirus, the model virus for SARS COV 2, for up to twelve months after one application. Nano technology is used to...
81% of teachers expect further declines in pupils’ mental health
Education professionals admit they haven’t had sufficient training to deal with mental health problems amongst students High Speed Training offers complimentary safeguarding advice to alleviate pressure on teachers Despite the vast majority of...
MEDIA SMART TO HELP STUDENTS UNDERSTAND DAMAGING IMPACT OF PIRACY ON FILM & TV
Media Smart, The Industry Trust and its partners have launched a secondary school educational resource on intellectual property, focusing specifically on film and TV piracy London, November 19, 2020: The UK advertising industry’s education...
Virgin Media Business secures major deal with Falkirk Council to help schools deliver digital education
• Falkirk Council has appointed Virgin Media Business to support schools with next-generation digital connectivity • The multi-year deal will provide additional bandwidth and Wi-Fi improvements for 58 local schools, making it easier and safer for...
Carrot Productions announce a brand new arts package for schools this Christmas
Carrot Productions, the world’s leading performers of The Snowman with live orchestra, has created the perfect alternative to the traditional school outing, introducing some much-needed joy and happiness into pupils’ lives this Christmas, ALL...
REVEALED: THE TOP 10 SKILLS MOST NEEDED WITHIN EDUCATION SECTOR TODAY FOLLOWING THE IMPACT OF COVID-19
• Within unemployment rates rising, a new report has analysed 1.5 million job adverts to identify the most in-demand skills that employers within the education sector are actively recruiting for, right now in the UK. • The top 10 skills, most...
