30 November 2018          View The Latest Issue Online          Follow Us On Twitter          View This Email Online
 

NEWS

 

Six in ten education workers feel lonely, British Red Cross research reveals

 

Sixty per cent of those working in the education sector feel lonely always, often or sometimes, according to new research released by the British Red Cross.....read more

Lack of confidence in primary girls stop them from getting active

 

Data released by children’s charity the Youth Sport Trust (YST) shows a confidence crisis in girls is stopping them from getting active from as young as the age of seven......read more

New guidance on school trip health and safety published

 

The guidance from the DfE covers topics such as consent from parents, what to do when using outside organisations, and how to risk assess for adventurous activities.....read more

Views sought on how T Levels should be funded

 

Colleges, schools and post-16 providers are being asked about how T Levels should be funded through a three month consultation......read more

School fruit and vegetable scheme needs revamp

 

A new Soil Association report has argued that the £40m school fruit and vegetable scheme needs revamping as it is failing to encourage young people to eat more fresh produce......read more

 

FEATURES

The hidden danger of poor air quality

 

Thousands of young people are currently breathing in our cities’ toxic air in playgrounds and classrooms. Graeme McCutcheon examines how to protect children by improving school design.....read more

Learning in an outdoor environment

 

The Land Trust has launched a three-year education strategy to encourage more children to get out of the classroom and learn in an outdoor environment......read more

 

SPONSORS

 

KidZania

 

KidZania London is giving back to schools this Christmas! All schools attending KidZania in December will receive a gift worth up to £1,000. Just some of the gifts include a class trip on The Original Tour, Super Camps experience for your class and digital piano from Roland. Book now.

TG Escapes

 

TG Escapes design bespoke eco-buildings throughout the education sector. The fast, modular process minimises disruption ensuring educational continuity. Every project starts with a free site survey to fully understand your detailed requirements, and we provide a single all-inclusive price from planning to handover. Find out more and book your free survey.

Glasdon

 

Echelon Cycle Shelter. With this cost-effective cycle shelter, you can help support a cycle to school scheme, giving staff and pupils a safe place to store their bikes. Echelon is delivered fully assembled, ready for immediate installation with supplied self-tapping anchor bolts. Cycle toast rack stands are also available to allow bikes to be securely chained.....read more

e-StudentTracker

 

e-StudentTracker is a web-based application that works with existing MIS systems to present users with a personalised, user-friendly single point of access to a range of academic and pastoral data. These allow for tracking of learner progress, with easy access to information which will empower staff and students.....read more

Inclusive Play

 

Inclusion Experts In The World Of Play. Inclusive Play design, develop and manufacture innovative, quality outdoor play products offering choice and challenge whilst considering impairment; enabling children, no matter their ability, to play and learn together. Find out more and download our new catalogue.

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