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Locker manufacturer’s innovation helps schools navigate mobile phone headache
A locker manufacturer is helping schools navigate the mobile phone headache by launching an innovative storage solution. Launched this month, Phone Safe by Locit is a wall-mounted steel locker with clear plastic doors and locks. The...
Unlocking Savings: Schools Could Save £974 by Switching Water Suppliers
Schools could save £974 per establishment from changing water suppliers, meaning across England 23.6 million could be saved in schools each year Private hospitals could save the most money per establishment at £8,572 In 2017, the water market in...
LEAP INTO LEARNING: YPO LAUNCHES NEW COMPETITION TO WIN GO APE EXPERIENCE
YPO, one of the UK’s largest education and public sector buying organisations, has joined forces with Silvine to launch its “The Big Lottertree” competition, giving a whole class of children the chance to win an adventure with Go Ape. Running from...
Discovery Education Launches 2024 DoodleLearning Spring Challenge
Discovery Education, the worldwide edtech leader whose resources ignite student curiosity and drive engagement in learning today announced the launch of a new digital learning challenge which helps parents and teachers boost children’s skills in...
Government delivering on 60,000 more special needs places
Government creating new SEND and AP places to meet children’s needs as councils are to receive a record £850 million cash boost Funding will help to end families fight for the right support for their children to thrive An additional £1.8billion...
WORLD POETRY DAY: DISCOVERY EDUCATION PROVIDES LESSONS & RESOURCES TO BRING POETRY TO LIFE FOR ALL PUPILS
As World Poetry Day approaches, Discovery Education is providing primary schools with dynamic digital resources and complete lessons to bring poetry teaching to life for all pupils . Available via Discovery Education’s award-winning Espresso learning...
University Mental Health Day – Words by Mark Balaam CEO – imabi
According to the 2023 report on the Mental Health of Children and Young People in England by NHS England, released last November, the prevalence of mental health concerns among young individuals has increased significantly, with one in five now...
90% of schools are now Good or Outstanding up from 68% in 2010
Standards continue to rise with 90% of schools now judged to be Good or Outstanding last year, up from 68% in 2010. The latest figures show the number of schools rated as Good or Outstanding has risen to 19,563 last year – up by almost a third...
CROYDON HIGH TO BE THE FIRST UK SCHOOL TO LAUNCH SATELLITE INTO LOW EARTH ORBIT
Last week, Croydon High School hosted an event to celebrate the resounding success of Mission Aspiration, which saw a team of students from the school’s Astrogazers Club collaborate with the University of Bath to become the first UK school to send...
GLOBAL RECYCLING DAY: LESSONS & RESOURCES FROM DISCOVERY EDUCATION
In celebration of Global Recycling Day 2024, Discovery Education is providing primary schools with digital resources to help teachers highlight the important role recycling plays in protecting the environment. Available via Discovery Education’s...
Pyjamarama 2024: Registrations are open for the ultimate reading day!
BookTrust, the UK’s largest children’s reading charity, is inviting primary schools, nurseries, community groups, families, and libraries to jump into Pyjamarama 2024. Pyjamarama is back this year on Friday 17 May Join in the fun...
CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH WEEK: ENFIELD PUPILS FILMED FOR CHILDREN’S NEWS PROGRAMME
Pupils at Lavender Primary School in Enfield have taken part in a short film for Children’s Mental Health Week, which is being broadcast to thousands of schools across the UK. The pupils were filmed for a special edition of Espresso...