Inspiring Futures through Learning (IFtL) multi-academy trust has further bolstered its central team with a number of key appointments. A new Head of Safeguarding, Health, Children & Families, a School Improvement Lead, a Digital Technology and Accessibility Lead, and IT Manager have all now taken up positions at the Trust, …
Read More »Children test mapping apps for Department for Education’s climate project
Children from pilot schools tested innovative activities for the National Education Nature Park last week, at an event at RHS Garden Bridgewater, Manchester. Esri UK created mobile apps that enabled children to map their emotions along with what they saw, heard and smelt across the gardens and start learning some …
Read More »ViewSonic shapes the future of education with innovative EdTech solutions
ViewSonic concluded a successful three-day exhibition at the BETT Show 2023 (British Educational Training and Technology Show) earlier in March, unveiling a comprehensive range of EdTech solutions designed for in-class, online, and hybrid learning environments. The solutions included the latest 105” 5K ViewBoard interactive display, the 135” All-in-One LED Display …
Read More »Promethean launches seventh State of Technology in Education report revealing UK schools’ approach to digital learning post-Covid
Leading global education technology company Promethean has released its seventh annual State of Technology in Education report. The survey of UK educators and, for the first time, pupils, offers insights into the use of technology in schools and its impact on the well-being factors that make up the staff and …
Read More »New storybook boosts children’s mental health and wellbeing
Pupils from Rockmount Primary School in Upper Norwood have been instrumental in creating a new interactive storybook and song in partnership with Croydon Council to help boost the mental health of all young children in Croydon. The storybook called Five a day on Wellbeing Way will help those aged seven …
Read More »Pen Pals 4 Pupils project perfect to prove #WritingMatters
Maped Helix have taken National Stationery Week’s #WritingMatters hashtag to heart with their brand-new Pen Pals 4 Pupils initiative that’s set to get the UK’s children putting pen to paper. The writing equipment giants have set up the FREE project to link youngsters in Years 3 to 5 with their …
Read More »More young people than ever started their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in 2022/23
More than 323,000 young people started their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) in 2022/23, the charity’s annual statistics reveal – with participants giving a huge 3.5 million hours of volunteering in communities all over the UK. The record-breaking numbers, published today, show that 537,759 young people are currently working towards …
Read More »Manor Green Primary Academy pupils get creative with Fabric Lenny
Pupils at Manor Green Primary Academy in Denton recently had the opportunity to get creative with renowned Northern artist Fabric Lenny. Paul Slater, who goes by the name Fabric Lenny, creates a wide range of pieces ranging from sculpture and digital work to public art projects and collaborative schemes with …
Read More »Wildflower seeds for every primary school class in honour of the Coronation
To mark the Coronation all state funded primary schools will be sent wildflower seeds that will empower children across the country to discover the joys of nature. The government-funded project was inspired by His Majesty The King’s love of nature and aims to encourage children to learn about and improve …
Read More »New sector-led guidance on how school trusts can keep getting better
The national sector body for school trusts has published new guidance on how trusts can best support and improve education. The Building strong trusts guidance sets out the Confederation of School Trust’s position on seven areas, or domains, on which trusts should focus to provide maximum benefit for pupils, staff, …
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