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Is it time for your school’s teaching and learning resources to go cloud-based? Everyday life is increasingly influenced by digital cloud technology. From teamworking and learning applications to data storage and other innovations, cloud-based systems are quickly being adopted by more and more workplaces, offering improvements such as streamlined workflow, …

What does the government’s super-fast approach to gigabit-capable digital infrastructure mean for the education sector? The Queen recently delivered her annual speech for the commencement of Parliament which, as expected, was mainly dominated by the issue of Brexit. However, with the deadline for the UK’s exit from the EU fast …

School boards should be doing more to prioritise the mental wellbeing of their staff. According to the fourth Mental Health at Work Report1 by BITC, 39% of employees experienced poor mental health due to work last year. However, the same research revealed that the percentage of employees that feel their …

Next generation learning to be launched at world’s biggest education event Augmented and virtual reality will take centre stage at London’s Bett Show this week, as Discovery Education invites teachers and pupils to step into the classroom of the future….by taking a virtual trip to Mars. The award-winning digital learning …

Amixed and inclusive sport that is also accessible to the disabled. It increases participation and gets non-sporty children involved. It’s versatile, is suitable for all ages and abilities, and beginners can play at a fast pace in just ten minutes. It can be played as a team, singles or doubles, …

It is estimated that three out of every four children are bullied at some time in their lives, a situation made worse in the 21st century by social media and its ability to spread cyber abuse 24 hours a day. For the more vulnerable and sensitive, bullying can be life …

With the festive period fast approaching, Rayburn Tours are delighted to announce the return of their staffroom Christmas party competition. ‘Tis the season after all! As their way of saying a great big ‘thank you’ for the work you do as teachers, school tour operator Rayburn Tours are giving one …

The Schools & Academies Show is back again this year to deliver one of the largest education events in the UK. Over the two-day event, taking place on the 13-14 November at the NEC in Birmingham, we will present senior Government speakers and association leaders from across the sector, as …

TG Escapes, providers of modular eco buildings to the UK education sector, have launched a tree planting scheme for their school customers partnering with EcoMatcher. The project has three aims, which should resonate strongly as the threat of climate change looms ever closer: To engage students in the challenges facing …

The education sector remains under pressure and faces both new and long-standing challenges. Funding remains tight, inspection frameworks are changing, rates of disadvantage and high needs are increasing, all of which places more work on teachers and school staff. But there is opportunity too, with more solutions, providers, talent and …