Ormiston Academies Trust, one of the leading education providers in the country, today announced that Amelia Walker will be its new National Director for Strategy and Quality Improvement. Amelia joins the Trust from Ofsted, where she has been Deputy Director for Research and Evaluation since September 2016. Her work there …
Read More »DfE workforce data confirms that school leadership recruitment is a leaky pipeline
Commenting on the recent release of government data about school leadership roles, NAHT’s Head of Policy Valentine Mulholland said: “These statistics confirm what our members have been reporting for some time – that school leaders are walking away from the profession or taking a demotion in large numbers. Nearly a …
Read More »A major new BBC2 factual history series seeks secondary school teachers… could they include you?
The makers of hit TV series Back in Time for Tea are now looking for participants for their next exciting adventure. Back in Time for School offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience teaching as it used be, from the 1890s to the 1990s. Our four chosen teachers and selected class …
Read More »Coventry school celebrates second consecutive Outstanding Ofsted
Children and staff at a Coventry school are celebrating after being hailed Outstanding for a second consecutive time. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, in Brays Lane, has been given the top grading from Ofsted inspectors. The rating was celebrated with a non-uniform day where everyone was treated to ice creams …
Read More »Winchester Science Centre launches the ultimate STEM school trip, with a pricing structure designed to build science capital for all
School children are invited to explore science and take a guided mission through space, as part of Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium’s new ultimate STEM experience for school visits. The new all-inclusive experience is designed to spark curiosity and ignite passion and enthusiasm for science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). …
Read More »Book your school trip now to KidZania London’s 2018 STEM Fair!
Launching on Wednesday 20 to Friday 22 June, KidZania – the indoor city run by kids – will be hosting an action-packed STEM Fair, promoting Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths skills and careers through curriculum-based activities to bring the school syllabus to life. Collaborating with STEM organisations and businesses including; …
Read More »Duke of York’s Royal Military School honours Great War heroes
Students and staff from the Duke of York’s Royal Military School took part in the 100th anniversary Zeebrugge Raid Commemorations in Dover to remember those killed and wounded during the most audacious amphibious attack of the Great War. The raid on the Belgian port was a desperate attempt by the …
Read More »Pupils challenged to create their own book character inspired by Judy Moody
The National Literacy Trust and Walker Books have today launched their brand new Judy Moody short story competition for pupils in Key Stage 2. The Judy Moody series by Megan McDonald was originally published in 2000 and has been popular with children ever since, with over 19 million copies in …
Read More »Derby College horticulture student reaches Young Horticulturalist of the Year competition final
Derby College student Frances Porter has reached the grand final of the annual Young Horticulturalist of the Year competition which will be held at Harrogate Spring Flower Show on April 28. Frances (22) from Matlock is a level three student at Broomfield Hall and earned a place in the prestigious national …
Read More »IB Middle Years Programme eAssessment wins international award
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) eAssessment has been awarded Best Use of Summative Assessment and was highly commended for Best Transformational Project at this year’s eAssessment Awards, which highlights the very best practice, research and innovation within eAssessment. Up against stiff international competition in the category, including …
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