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Encouragement from schools is the biggest motivator in choosing a career in tech, with girls more likely to be influenced by role models
14% of students were encouraged to pursue a tech career by their parents, 11% were motivated by an industry role model With many students now approaching their graduation at the end of the school term, recent research has found that the most...
The majority of teachers and educators do not believe science education is fit for the future
Furthermore, fewer than half of the respondents (46 per cent) who took part in The Evolution of Science Education survey by Oxford University Press believe that the science curriculum in their country prepares children for the challenges our world...
Classroom space: Why it’s the right time to think about organisation.
Since the start of the pandemic, the education sector has seen a dramatic change to teaching with local authorities advising schools and colleges on COVID guidelines. And with the educational financial year coming to an end in July, now is the time...
Estonian EdTech Respiray’s wearable air purifier device helps protect teachers from bacteria and viruses
Estonian EdTech Respiray’s wearable air purifier enables teachers and educators to remain protected from viruses and bacteria in school classrooms. This level of UV-C protection means schools can remain open during potential rises in COVID-19...
Bursary boost for female tech students
Women interested in studying computer science have been able to apply for a bursary worth £12,000 – the first of its kind ever offered at Nottingham Trent University. The bursary was set up by leading B2B technology solutions provider...
Schools must not rely on children being vaccinated to curb Covid infections
The ‘theatre’ of technological solutions can provide further reassurance and reminders to staff and pupils to maintain high hygiene levels As the government looks at scrapping the rules around groups of pupils having to self-isolate if a...
One fifth of education workers do not intend to commute again post pandemic
Almost one in five education workers do not intend to return to the office again post pandemic, largely due to ongoing concerns around infection control on public transport As employees across the UK are to set to embark on their return to the...
Back our athletes this summer with the Share Your Pride programme from Team GB and ParalympicsGB
Team GB and ParalympicsGB are encouraging our nation’s schools to get behind our competitors this summer with the launch of Share Your Pride, an inclusive and engaging programme created to inspire young people aged 5 – 16. The aim is to bring...
Premier League Primary Stars launch new PE Planning Toolkit for teachers
The Premier League is launching the first phase of new PE planning and delivery resources through its flagship education programme, Premier League Primary Stars. The Premier League Primary Stars PE Planning Toolkit is a complete package of teaching...
Nottingham Pupils Take Centre Stage at National ‘RSE Day’ Livestream Event
Pupils from a Nottingham special school took centre stage today, in a nationwide assembly which was broadcast live to hundreds of UK primary schools. Children from Rosehill School in Nottingham had a starring role in RSE Day, a national event...
Top texts to engage reluctant readers revealed in new teacher insight report
Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Wonder and Captain Underpants are the top three books suggested by teachers to engage pupils who are reluctant to read, according to a new insight report published by Laburnum House Educational. Laburnum House, which has...
Persona Life Skills online platform solves three problems facing social-emotional learning
More than ever before young people need to develop social-emotional life skills that boost wellbeing, but schools and colleges face three big problems: Other curriculum priorities, lack of specialist teachers, and PSHE teacher workload. The Persona...
