The much-loved Big Bang Fair is returning for another year and, from today, schools can register for free tickets to attend. Teachers can once again excite their students about the wonders of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) and spark inspiration for what a career as an engineer or scientist …
Read More »TikTok teacher Kit Brown helps young people discuss diversity with help of free Premier League school resources
The end of last week marked the two-year anniversary of the launch of the Premier League’s No Room For Racism Action Plan, a key commitment of which is supporting communities and the education of young people on topics such as inclusion. To mark this moment, TikTok teacher Kit Brown (left), …
Read More »115,000 more girls need to study maths or physics A levels to bridge gender gap in higher education
A new research report, released today by charity EngineeringUK, reveals the staggering increase needed in the number of girls studying maths and/or physics at A level, in order to reach equal numbers of male and female students studying engineering and technology degrees. With the current conversion rate from A Level …
Read More »STEM Week sparks imaginations at Brackenfield School
Children at Brackenfield School in Harrogate spent a week celebrating all things science during a hands-on series of experiments, presentations and activities geared towards igniting a life-long interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) subjects. As part of STEM week, Brackenfield invited guest speakers from prestigious brands such as …
Read More »Eco-Schools launches new campaign to help schools ‘Cut Your Carbon’
When it comes to cutting carbon emissions it can be difficult for schools to know where to start. Eco-Schools’ new ‘Cut Your Carbon’ campaign is here to help schools do just that with a few very simple actions. There are less than seven years to reach zero emissions to have …
Read More »New education programme to tackle early careers teaching crisis
The Eden Project in Cornwall has launched a new three-day weekend programme for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) to help them rediscover their reasons for getting into teaching. The programme responds to the current national crisis in the teaching profession, with 44% of England’s state school teachers planning to leave their …
Read More »Nationwide rollout of PE measurement tool to improve physical literacy and pupil activity levels
A programme designed to improve children’s physical literacy and activity levels has been launched nationwide to support primary schools in measuring the impact of their PE delivery. Wow Active tracks pupil progress through a series of fun and inclusive challenges and supports every child to achieve their personal best. Using Wow …
Read More »Applications open for Malorie Blackman Scholarships
Budding writers everywhere have the chance to win a scholarship to fund one year’s study in creative writing, as the Malorie Blackman Scholarships for Unheard Voices is open for applications today. The scholarships, launched by adult education provider City Lit in 2020, provide three annual awards worth up to £1,000 …
Read More »Film education charity Into Film adds ERA recordings to its free streaming service Into Film+ for UK schools
Leading film education charity Into Film has partnered with ERA (the Educational Recording Agency) to offer a curated selection of TV recordings to educational institutions holding an ERA Licence through its streaming service for UK schools, Into Film+. Excerpts or whole recordings of up to a hundred documentaries, dramas and …
Read More »Defibrillator deliveries begin for all schools that need one
Deliveries of defibrillators begin today (Friday 20 January) to all state-funded schools in England that don’t currently have a life-saving device. Last year, the government committed to supplying state-funded schools across England with defibrillators to make sure there is a device in every school. It follows campaigning from the Oliver …
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