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NEWS

 

Grammar school plan unlikely to improve children’s outcomes, says IOE report

 

Author John Jerrim: "The money the government is planning to spend on grammar school expansion is unlikely to bring benefits for young people".....read more

Ready to Ride offers free bike training through schools

British Cycling and HSBC UK, in partnership with the Youth Sport Trust, aim to ensure that every child in the UK is given the opportunity to learn to ride a bike.....read more

Progress on sugar reduction target unveiled

 

Public Health England (PHE) has published its first assessment on the government’s sugar reduction programme, which has the aim of reducing childhood obesity.....read more

Ethnically mixed schools better for social cohesion, says study

Schools with a mix of pupils from different ethnicities create pupils with more positive feelings towards other cultures, according to a new study.....read more

Ban cars for school-run for better safety and air quality, campaigners say

 

Charity Living Streets has delivered a report to the Transport Minister, Jesse Norman, setting out recommendations that would make it safer for children to walk to school, as well as clear up air pollution.....read more

 

FEATURES

Temperature, ventilation and air quality in schools

 

CIBSE's Ashley Bateson considers the changing regulations around ventilation in schools and what they will mean for air quality and the comfort of pupils.....read more

The impact of mentally healthy schools

 

Chris Wright, head of wellbeing at the Youth Sport Trust, discusses how a Greater Manchester collaboration could create a blueprint for addressing the decline in young people’s wellbeing.....read more

 

SPONSORS

 

Ex-Or by Honeywell

 

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Unicol

 

AV mount manufacturer Unicol has a huge range of standard and customised mounting solutions including innovative collaboration furniture, lecterns and teaching aid desks - all with fast delivery and customisation, including branding. Also available are trolleys and lifters for screens up to 98”, all VC compatible and conforming to BS8590.....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

Kajima Community

 

Kajima Community are a not-for-profit organisation helping schools connect with the community; optimising the use of facilities and generating additional revenue. Our BookingsPlus software is designed to help schools streamline admin and maximise efficiency internally, whilst our managed service, BookingsGuru, will take the hassle out of lettings as we market your facilities and boost revenues for you.....read more

Avocor

 

Avocor offers a complete portfolio of products designed for education to suit every need and budget, each created specifically with teachers and students in mind. Our highly responsive, intelligent displays feature clever, accessible software, designed to inspire minds and enable students to become active learners and help create vibrant learning experiences through collaboration.....read more

Yeoman Shield

 

Yeoman Shield wall & door protection products help guard interiors of buildings such as schools and colleges from unsightly and expensive to repair impact damage. With a choice of over 32 protection systems and 48 colours  there is sure to be a protection solution to damage occurring in your building.....read more

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