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Read More »Many children feel healthier and are more active since the return to school, research finds
A new survey from the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) analyses how the healthy eating habits and physical activity levels of both children and adults have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, throughout the lockdown and now in the recent period of eased restrictions. The survey, conducted as part of BNF …
Read More »Royal British Legion launches new resources to help pupils learn the importance of Remembrance
The Royal British Legion, together with the National Literary Trust, has created a range of teaching resources for children in Key Stages 1-4, designed to help them explore their shared heritage of Remembrance and understand its relevance to today. In a year where the nation marked 75 years since Victory …
Read More »New initiative launched to support the mental wellbeing of children in schools
Each session is designed according to The Beattie Method, a holistic approach to building resilience, nurturing self-esteem, wellbeing, learning capacity and critical thinking in a supportive creative environment. By applying The Beattie Method, AT The Bus facilitators help students feel secure and valued; find enjoyment and interest in the world …
Read More »DfE supports new programme launched to support up to 20 new Directors of Children’s Services
Last week saw the launch of a new programme aimed at increasing the pool of future Directors of Children’s Services, supported by the Department for Education. The programme has been initiated in response to the DfE identifying significant challenges in attracting and retaining talented leaders in DCS roles. For example, …
Read More »British Council International School Award success for Stantonbury International School, Milton Keynes
Stantonbury International School in Milton Keynes has been awarded the British Council’s prestigious International School Award in recognition of its work to bring the world into the classroom. The International School Award celebrates the achievements of schools that do exceptional work in international education. Fostering an international dimension in the …
Read More »“Beyond Words” writing project launches to support young people’s mental health
A new creative writing project is launching today for young people to express their feelings about this extraordinary year, helping to support their mental wellbeing. Beyond Words for Mental Health Day run by the Bupa Foundation in partnership with Cheltenham Festival, Mind and the National Literacy Trust invites young people …
Read More »Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) to continue to fund apprentices
Gillian Keegan, apprenticeship and skills minister, announced yesterday that a Statutory Instrument had been laid out in parliament to allow the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) to continue to fund apprentices to complete their training if they are at least 75 per cent of the way through their programme at the …
Read More »Leeds Primary School prepares for all eventualities by supplying Google Chromebooks to 450 pupils
Every child from year 2 upwards at Little London Community Primary School will receive a Google Chromebook Internet access will be provided for 150 families with limited or no access at home Innovative project supported by Next Generation IT and Google Education As schools return after a six-month hiatus, one …
Read More »Can your class master Mars? School robot competition 2020 invites team entries
The EPSRC UK-RAS Network, organiser of the annual UK Robotics Week celebration, is today inviting school groups aged 8-14 years to submit their unique designs for a robot that can explore exciting space terrains. The School Robot Competition 2020 is open for entries now at https://www.ukras.org/school-robot-competition/design. The deadline has been …
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