NEWS
Vacant teaching posts increase amid recruitment crisis
In the past two years, vacant teaching posts have increased by 24 per cent, Eteach data has shown.....read more
Concerns new primary pupils are not ready for school
Children are less ready for school than five years ago, according to school leaders.....read more
Poorer children are a year behind at GCSE than richer pupils
The poorest children are nearly 13 months behind their wealthier peers by the time they sit their GCSE exams, a new report shows.....read more
Gender division still remains in schools, research shows
Gender stereotypes are still around in classrooms with girls preferring arts and humanities and boys favouring maths and sciences, a survey shows.....read more
Poorer pupils get less help with homework, research shows
Poorer pupils in England receive less help with their homework in comparison to their better-off classmates, research shows.....read more
FEATURES
Be safe in the online space
With research revealing that online radicalisation of pupils is the top concern troubling IT professionals in schools, Dr Sangeet Bhullar, founder of Wise Kids, shares ways to approach the issue.....read more
Does your school have a lockdown procedure?
With the threat level in the United Kingdom remaining high, James Kelly, chief executive of the British Security Industry Association, discusses lockdown procedures.....read more
EVENTS
EduTech 2017
6th-7th October 2017, Olympia, London
A New Education technology show opens at Olympia. EduTech is supported by NAHT, NAPE and media partners Education Technology, Independent Education Today, Academy Today magazines and media event supporters Education Business magazine. Edutech is designed for UK educational professionals and practitioners and aims to provide practical tips and guidance on how to get the best out of technology. The event is free to attend for Education professionals and practitioners. Pre-register to guarantee entry and to book your free seminar session.....read more
Education Estates 2017
1st-2nd November 2017, Manchester Central, Manchester
Education Estates focuses on the funding, design, build, management and maintenance of schools, colleges and universities across the UK. The conference is complimentary for those directly employed in schools, colleges, universities and local authorities (includes governors and independent schools). Delegate rates apply for everyone else wishing to attend the conference.....read more
SPONSORS
Toshiba
Give an extra boost to your recycling and environmental policies. Reuse your printed documents with Toshiba’s e-STUDIO5008LP series. With an innovative erasable toner alongside traditional mono toner, you can print again and again on the same piece of paper. Simply print, erase and reprint.....read more
The CREATE Education Project
The CREATE Education Project brings together game changing technology with inspirational content and creative minds. This collaborative platform is designed to provide FREE resources and support to help educators to introduce and embed 3D Printing technology in the classroom. These include professional development resources, lesson resources, project ideas and inspiration.....read more
Wesleyan Bank
How can Wesleyan Bank help your school achieve its technology ambitions? Whether you want to invest in gym, catering or other equipment or the latest ICT, we can support you and your budgets with flexible and competitive finance solutions helping you spread the cost over time.....read more
Microsemi
How will you power your network surveillance cameras and/or wireless LAN access points? Microsemi’s Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) products offer cost effective standard compliant, scalable and easy to install PoE powering solutions that can be installed either indoors or outdoors without any network downtime. Ask about our Education Discounts.....read more
Office Outlet
20% off* at Office Outlet (code 301975) & 30% off** Print Centre services (code 301976). Free delivery on purchases over £50, within 10 miles of your nearest store. *Offer valid at any Office Outlet store until 30th September 2017. Offer not valid on warranties, stamps or DHL services. ** Offer not valid on extended print or crystals.....read more
NEC Display Solutions
NEC Laser Projectors are maintenance free, and coupled with lower power consumption, the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) calculation becomes even more attractive. Offering up to 20,000 hours of operation, equating to nine lamp changes in a traditional lamp-based projector, laser technology delivers long lasting, consistent brightness with no lamp change required.....read more
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