NEWS

Only two per cent of children can tell if news is real or fake

Only two per cent of children and young people in the UK have the critical literacy skills they need to tell if a news story is real or fake, according to a new report.....read more

School children tour Teesside flood defences

The Environment Agency hosted an event for school pupils and local residents to see the flood defences put in place in Teesside.....read more

Thousands of children march for improved road safety

More than 100,000 school children from across the UK will take to their streets today (Wednesday 13 June) to raise awareness of road safety and child road casualties.....read more

Interim National Schools Commissioner appointed

Regional Schools Commissioner Dominic Herrington is to take over from Sir David Carter as interim National Schools Commissioner from September.....read more

MPs to dine on school food at the House of Commons

To make the 25th anniversary of National School Meals Week (NSMW), MPs will be invited to a special event at the House of Commons' Jubilee room to sample school catering.....read more

FEATURES

Remove the classroom walls

For many schools, the 30 Days Wild challenge from the Wildlife Trusts is part of a growing interest in exploring outdoor leaning and the benefits it offers, writes Liz Carney from the Wildlife Trust.....read more

Allowing good schools to grow

We look at newly announced measures to increase the number of good school places, including a new wave of Free School applications and support and funding to expand good grammar and faith schools.....read more

EVENTS

EduTech Show 2018

12 October, Olympia, London
Edutech Show is designed for UK educational professionals and practitioners and aims to bridge the gap between technology and the curriculum by demonstrating how technology can drive engagement in the classroom. EduTech Show is free-to-attend event, and will showcase the latest products and services whilst delivering over 30 insightful seminars, master classes and Keynote sessions.....read more

SPONSORS

National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham

Escape the classroom with an unforgettable learning experience for all ages at the National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham. The aquarium is an award-winning self-guided education attraction with a school programme that’s perfect for introducing pupils to a range of topics, having been designed to support several core elements of the National Curriculum.....read more

Biostore

BioStore is the UK’s leading provider of Identity Management Systems to the education sector. With more than 3,000 schools using its Identity Management services, BioStore delivers cost-effective and time saving solutions, including its FasTrak Cashless Catering & Attendance system, using a combination of biometric fingerprint technology and card-based authentication.....read more

Language Magnet

Language Magnet empowers primary school teachers to independently deliver high-quality MFL, providing a complete programme, outstanding resources and personalized, live video coaching. Designed for non-specialists, the Language Magnet approach to teaching MFL in KS2 is transforming language learning, engaging and inspiring both pupils and teachers alike, and suits any budget.....read more

Voice

It’s our mission to support, protect and listen to members. As an independent, non-strike union, we represent those working in education, early years and childcare to ensure members have the support and guidance they require. Don’t go it alone, join Voice online or call 01332 372 337.

Ex-Or by Honeywell

Are you looking for a simple and effective way to match your lighting control to your occupancy demands? Look no further… Ex-Or by Honeywell solutions help our customers to reduce their energy bills, lower their carbon footprints and improve comfort. Call Robert Powell on +44 (0)1942 719229 to find out how we can save you time and money.....read more

Schools Broadband

Schools of all sizes will benefit from the tailored design service from Schools Broadband. All-in-one connectivity, filtering and security packages are designed to fit your needs and budget, with managed and self-managed service options available. Choose from fully customisable, DfE compliant web filtering, unparalleled network protection and GDPR security features.....read more

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