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We have a growing problem in teacher retention, with data showing that more than four out of 10 quit their teaching career within five years of qualifying. At Entrust, we understand being a Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT) isn’t easy. The first year of being an NQT will be full of …

In STEAM subjects, investigation and experimentation are an important part of learning, building confidence and inquisitiveness. Practical experience is already proven to have greater learning outcomes and better retention amongst students than structured teaching and lecture models, bringing the theoretical to life. Teaching and learning through STEAM activities can take …

How to protect educational sites from a wide range of risks with security fencing. Fencing in and around school grounds has a list of vital functions, from preventing unauthorised entry and deterring theft, to enclosing sports areas and keeping play areas safe. Perimeters should be specifically designed to be fit …

Schools from across England are being invited to sign up for free to the Institute of Physics’ (IOP) Improving Gender Balance national research trial.  The trial is seeking to reverse the trend for girls to drop physics after GCSE level irrespective of their aptitude in the subject. For the last …

Schools competition to win free kitchen appliances UK home appliance brand Belling has re-launched Belling Cookery Club, an initiative to support primary schools and enable them to provide practical cookery classes for children. The first phase of the initiative was a huge success, with schools in Dumfries and London winning …

There is a reason why so many of the top performing independent and state schools have chosen KAZ…. Request a free trial and find out why. www.kaz-type.com/free-trial-education.aspx

At the new flagship Pencoed Primary School near Bridgend in Wales work on their new school develpoment has now been completed. When the school needed flooring for the project they turned to international flooring specialists Gerflor to deliver a fantastic selection of fit for purpose, futureproof solutions. The range of …

Good habits start young – which is why toprated Bramhope primary school in Bramhope, Leeds is introducing hands on cooking lessons for its pupils. When they heard of the project, Harrogate based Nest Kitchens who specialise in bespoke furniture decided they would like to be involved. “Every year at Nest …

Why over 400 schools want to work with us. www.hackneyservicesforschools.co.uk Who are Hackney Learning Trust? Set up in 2002, we were the first private, not-for-profit company in the UK to takeover and transform a council’s entire education function, and we are proud to say we did just that. Spurred on …

Altro is working closely with City of Edinburgh Council to enhance learning environments in schools by using the principles of biophilic design to increase wellbeing, calm and improve learning. Interior designer at City of Edinburgh Council, Lesley McMillan, has worked with Altro for a number of years, and has recently …