Any educational institution in the UK must have a strong understanding of legal rights and obligations in the education sector. This can be a complex landscape that is constantly changing, which can make it difficult for schools, colleges, and universities to keep up. Additionally, students should always be aware of …
Read More »Climate change is ‘in our hands’
Pupils from a North East Primary School have collaborated with scientists to design a board game which allows young people to explore the issue of climate change and discuss the actions that can be taken in response to this global challenge. Climate Change: It’s In Our Hands is a classroom-based …
Read More »Oscar winning author Charlie Mackesy launches free educational resources
Award-winning Author Charlie Mackesy has partnered with National Literacy Trust, Penguin Random House UK and BBC Teach to share free educational resources inspired by his beloved bestseller The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse. Since the publication of the book in 2019, and the 2022 animated film adaptation, …
Read More »Experience a school trip to remember at the National Memorial Arboretum with free KS2-4 activity days
The National Memorial Arboretum, in the National Forest in Staffordshire, has announced a new programme of free cross-curricular activity days for teachers wanting to book an inspirational school trip during 2023-24 academic year. From National Poetry Day, a RAF STEAM takeover or Remembrance activity week in the Autumn term, to …
Read More »Team GB and ParalympicsGB’s Path to Paris programme launches to help children become more active
In just under a year, the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games will take place in Paris. To mark this occasion, Get Set (the official youth engagement programme from Team GB and ParalympicsGB), is on a mission to get children aged 5-11 and their families more active with their new virtual …
Read More »New free MFL resources for European Day of Languages
Tuesday 26th September marks the annual European Day of Languages, a great opportunity to celebrate linguistic diversity and promote language learning in your school. To save you time, Pearson has created free, downloadable teaching resources packed with French, Spanish and German activities. Their Pick and Mix editable PowerPoint presentation provides …
Read More »North West and Yorkshire primary schools trust introduces ‘7 musts’ for kids before they grow up
A North West and West Yorkshire primary schools trust Pupil Parliament develops trailblazing ‘7 musts’ for pupils across its 15 schools to complete. Focus-Trust’s Pupil Parliament consists of pupils who have been elected by their peers to represent their school at the trust level. The ‘7 Musts of Focus-Trust’ began …
Read More »ViewSonic shapes the future of education with innovative EdTech solutions
ViewSonic concluded a successful three-day exhibition at the BETT Show 2023 (British Educational Training and Technology Show) earlier in March, unveiling a comprehensive range of EdTech solutions designed for in-class, online, and hybrid learning environments. The solutions included the latest 105” 5K ViewBoard interactive display, the 135” All-in-One LED Display …
Read More »New storybook boosts children’s mental health and wellbeing
Pupils from Rockmount Primary School in Upper Norwood have been instrumental in creating a new interactive storybook and song in partnership with Croydon Council to help boost the mental health of all young children in Croydon. The storybook called Five a day on Wellbeing Way will help those aged seven …
Read More »Pen Pals 4 Pupils project perfect to prove #WritingMatters
Maped Helix have taken National Stationery Week’s #WritingMatters hashtag to heart with their brand-new Pen Pals 4 Pupils initiative that’s set to get the UK’s children putting pen to paper. The writing equipment giants have set up the FREE project to link youngsters in Years 3 to 5 with their …
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