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1,000 schools sign up to Plastic Clever Schools
OVER 1,000 schools- including 951 in the UK- have signed up to Plastic Clever Schools, a student-led challenge that equips and empowers children to help stop the flow of plastic pollution, starting with their schools. In the UK, 78 percent of parents...
Unlocking potential – careers advice for neurodiverse young people By Oli Masters
With the most recent figures showing only 29% of autistic people in employment1, Oli Masters, Regional Careers Advisor, Outcomes First Group, shares his expertise in re-engaging neurodiverse young people, igniting their aspirations, and preparing...
Addressing the Recruitment and Retention Crisis in Education: A Call for Systemic Change
Over the past few years, the education sector has been facing significant recruitment and retention challenges. In fact, recent reports show a significant rise in the number of teachers leaving education, with an estimated increase of 44% in...
Tes Schools Awards 2024 winners announced
The winners of the Tes School Awards 2024 have been revealed over the course of the biggest awards night in the education calendar, during a glamorous event attended by educators from across the whole of the UK. The prestigious awards, now in...
Pioneering Behavioural Policy Embraced in Midlands School
It’s widely accepted that children need consequences to distinguish right from wrong and to grow into well-rounded individuals, however shame-inducing measures such as behaviour charts can lead a child to believe that they are somehow a ‘bad’ child...
Computeam is offering a free comprehensive assessment to schools to identify outdated systems and ensure their hardware is compatible with the Windows 11 upgrade
In partnership with Acer, Computeam is offering a free comprehensive assessment on school technology hardware and software systems ahead of Windows 10 support ending in October 2025 and Windows 11 taking over. Microsoft has announced that...
The essential guide for parents: Educating your children about vaping
Over the years, vaping has emerged as a popular alternative to smoking, especially among adults seeking a less harmful option. In 2022, a study by the International Tobacco Control found that 24% of people aged 16-to-19 years in England reported...
Discovery Education Launches DoodleLearning Summer Challenge
Global edtech leader Discovery Education today launched a new digital learning challenge to motivate children during the school holidays and prevent summer learning loss. The DoodleLearning Summer Challenge encourages children to practise maths and...
NEW NATIONAL POETRY COMPETITION ANNOUNCED FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS THIS SUMMER!
With sunshine on the way, The Ice Co wants to know what makes summer cool for kids! Whether it’s enjoying an ice-cold drink in the garden, jumping into the pool on holiday, listening out for the ice cream van, or slurping on an ice-lolly, they’re...
Educators Can Dine for Less with a Free Tastecard Membership
All education staff can now get a free 12-month Tastecard, halving their annual spend on dining out and so much more. Usually priced at £79.99, the saving potential is huge. Plus you’ll be entitled to a heavily reduced renewal price of £29.99...
Revolution in History education: Cutting-edge technology used to “immortalise” Holocaust survivors, allowing them to have conversations with UK school pupils – even when they are no longer with us
With Holocaust survivors now in their 80s and 90s, the technology will allow pupils to continue to have a conversation with real Holocaust survivors for generations to come The groundbreaking Testimony 360 programme – which supports the...
AC Education’s Attachment and Trauma Programme Goes Down a Storm
An estimated one in three children are exposed to a traumatic event by the age of 18. In a class of 30 students, this means approximately 10 will likely have experienced trauma. Although the level of trauma may vary, this shocking statistic...