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The Skills Network launches short course programme to address student wellbeing
As concerns grow about the impact of social media and the use of smart phones on young people’s mental health, The Skills Network, one of the largest online education providers in the UK, has announced the timely launch of a selection of...
Over half of teachers are more likely to apply for a job in a ‘flexible friendly’ school
Research from the Department for Education’s Teaching Vacancies shows 83% of teachers surveyed feel that improving work-life balance is one of the top benefits of flexible working 72% of teachers surveyed believe flexible working promotes...
World Mental Health Day – Mind the gap Teachers Struggle and Speak Out as Nearly 70% of Pupils Show Signs of Anxiety
As the world gears up for World Mental Health Day on Thursday October 10th, the spotlight is on a growing concern among educators and mental health professionals. A recent survey showed that the increasing number of pupils showing signs of...
Is your school ransomware-ready? Words by Anthony Cusimano, Technical Marketing Director at Object First
In 2023, 347 cyber incidents were reported in the UK’s education and childcare sector—a 55% increase from 2022. In August 2024, an infant school in Essex was hit by an attack that compromised its IT systems, leaving teachers unable to prepare for...
New nurturing space at Pear Tree Community Junior School set to transform mental wellbeing for all pupils in collaboration with Place2Be through funding from the Barratt Foundation
Pear Tree Community Junior School in Derby has launched a new initiative to support positive mental health and wellbeing for all its pupils. This community-minded school, which is part of the Transform Trust family, has created a nurturing...
ZEROplus Unveils NEW Education Brochure
Leading door hardware safety and security supplier, ZEROplus has recently launched a brand-new product brochure specifically for the education sector. Since 1997, ZEROplus has been supplying high-performance industry-leading door hardware to...
WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY OBSERVANCES GET A BOOST FROM NEW TEACHING RESOURCES BY DISCOVERY EDUCATION
To help primary schools observe World Mental Health Day, global edtech leader Discovery Education today unveiled a new collection of digital resources supporting pupils’ mental health and wellbeing. Available via Discovery...
Acer listens to teachers’ needs to deliver innovative technology truly designed for them
On the occasion of World Teachers’ Day, Acer for Education celebrates the essential role teachers play in shaping the minds of the future and reaffirms the pillars on which Acer’s strategy for education is based. In other words...
Join BBC Teach for an Anti-Bullying Week Live Lesson
In partnership with the Anti-Bullying Alliance, BBC Teach will be broadcasting an interactive Live Lesson for primary schools during Anti-Bullying Week. The programme will inspire children to handle disagreements constructively, without turning to...
EdTech company Gaia Learning secures over half a million VC investment
Online learning provider, Gaia Learning, has secured its biggest investment to date landing £550K in venture capital funding this week, enabling them to support even more neurodivergent children across the UK. The NW-based EdTech has just started its...
More than 1 in 8 schools across England are turning their sites from grey to green as part of the National Education Nature Park
Pupils at Grimes Dyke Primary School exploring and creating new habitats on their school grounds. Image credit: Department for Education More than 1 in 8 schools and colleges across all regions of England have joined the National...
Discovery Education Unveils Learning Resources for Dyslexia Awareness Week
Global edtech leader Discovery Education today unveiled a collection of high-quality digital resources and learning tools to support teachers and pupils during Dyslexia Awareness Week, and beyond. Available via Discovery Education’s...
