In an education environment that is slowly being devolved from centrally provided support and with the number of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) increasing for a third consecutive year, it has become imperative that schools and academies seek alternative provision for training, monitoring and upskilling staff to …
Read More »TG Escapes Partner with EcoMatcher to Replenish Rain Forests on Behalf of UK Schools.
TG Escapes, providers of modular eco buildings to the UK education sector, have launched a tree planting scheme for their school customers partnering with EcoMatcher. The project has three aims, which should resonate strongly as the threat of climate change looms ever closer: To engage students in the challenges facing …
Read More »Inspirational teachers hold the key for “can do” students
Many children and young people have this debilitating habit of putting themselves down. They feel that somehow they are unworthy and will never be as good as anyone else and so begins the downward spiral into low self-esteem, but it doesn’t have to be this way – and teaching professionals …
Read More »Make sure your school governors meet their statutory responsibilities
Governance is becoming more complex, requiring greater accountability of educational, operational and financial performance, and the management of key risks. Hackney Learning Trust’s (HLT) governance services team utilise staff with wide-ranging expertise of school leadership and governance. They are a trusted provider in helping governing boards support and challenge the …
Read More »A new free national STEM challenge
The Youth Industrial Strategy Competition has been announced by the British Science Association. Open to secondary students between the ages of 11 and 19, the Competition invites students to help solve some of the biggest challenges facing society using the Government’s four Grand Challenges as inspiration: AI and data Ageing …
Read More »One in eight schoolchildren now suffering with mental issues
Academics, teaching professionals and counsellors have been aware of the growing number of mental health issues in schools for some years. An NHS study in 2017 revealed that up to one in eight school age children had an identified mental disorder and these figures continue to rise according to Michael …
Read More »Stonehenge School complement state-of-the-art learning environment with Boxlight Mimio technology
Stonehenge School has integrated Boxlight Mimio’s award-winning classroom technology across its new campus in Amesbury, Wiltshire to enhance students’ learning experience and future-proof its education provision ahead of continued expansion. A new extension containing 23 new classrooms and office space for teachers and support staff was officially opened by HRH …
Read More »40% savings on a new hockey pitch as part of the ‘give and get’ programme
SIS Pitches are pleased to support the Give and Get programme by offering a reduced-price hockey pitch. This limited offer on a new sand-dressed hockey pitch is part of the scheme from The European Hockey Federation (EHF), the governing body of hockey in Europe. As the UK’s only one-stop-shop for synthetic pitches, …
Read More »Get more from your data with new SIMS Power BI Reporting
Since the announcement of SIMS Power BI Reporting earlier this year, the SIMS Team at Hackney Learning Trust have been busy showcasing the new tool to schools and settings throughout the borough and beyond. Those who have been lucky enough to see the product in action know that this integration …
Read More »Cloud Technology is changing the world
The disruption has moved beyond IT and is now fundamentally shaping the way organisations function. Teachers are no longer bound by the four walls of the classroom. Business managers exist because schools know they are facing a fundamentally different digital future where both staff and students expect a modern working …
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