NEWS

Education employees want better wellbeing support in the workplace

Over two thirds (64 per cent) of adults working the education industry believe that not enough is being done to support the physical and mental wellbeing of employees.....read more

UK aid money to help vulnerable girls get education across the Commonwealth

The government is putting in £212 million in UK aid money to help one million vulnerable girls across the Commonwealth receive 12 years of quality education by 2030.....read more

Obesity levels of reception pupils in Wales rise

Statistics by the Child Measurement Programme revealed a rise in the number of obese four to five-year-olds over the last two years.....read more

Disadvantaged pupils in England are behind in maths, research shows

A new report by the Education Policy Institute (EPI) shows that in maths, the performance of disadvantaged pupils in England is in the lower half of developed countries.....read more

Autonomy is “not positive” for the classroom, academy leaders say

New research by the Sutton Trust shows that nearly half of academy leaders in England believe autonomy associated with their status has either had “no effect or a negative impact” in the classroom.....read more

FEATURES

The hidden danger of fire extinguishers

Ignored fire extinguishers have a hidden danger and can fail to operate if not properly maintained.....read more

Relying less on external HR advice with ISBL

The new innovative, educationally‑focused CIPD qualification developed with ISBL could be perfect for you.....read more

EVENTS

The Business Show 2018

16-17 May, ExCeL, London
Europe’s largest business exhibition. Around 28,000 businesses will attend Europe’s largest business exhibition. Boasting a world-class lineup of innovative supplier exhibitors, expert-led seminars, interactive masterclasses. This year you can expect exclusive talks from Facebook, Google and Microsoft. Register for free tickets.

SPONSORS

Thorpe Park

Thorpe Park Resort supports ‘Learning Outside the Classroom’s’ campaign. We feel strongly about the importance of taking students outside of school to learn and have memorable experiences. Although we are a student’s favourite park to visit after exams, we take our education programme offering very seriously and our award winning Thrills workshop is just the beginning.....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.

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

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

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

betty for schools

betty for schools is a period education programme for 8-12s which aims to create open and honest conversations around periods. It includes a mixture of animations, quizzes and activities to empower teachers to deliver the lesson with confidence. Register for free!.....read more

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