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FRONTLINE SERVICE SECTOR STRESS RATES ‘HIGHER THAN AVERAGE’: EXPERT SHARES THE RISKS AND TIPS TO DRIVE HOME SAFELY

Stress can significantly impair both situational awareness and reaction times, especially in demanding tasks like driving. MORE THAN 776,000 people are stressed due to work, according to Health and Safety Executive (HSE) data, with public administration, defence, compulsory social security, education, human health and social workers reporting significantly higher rates than the average for all industries.  This could put…

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Jessica Kingsley Publishers Release New Catalogues of Teaching Resources and Children’s Books

JKP have published their latest set of catalogues, showcasing new books available and coming soon in their Inclusive Teaching and Learning Resources category, as well as their Children’s Books.   Handy and helpful for teachers, school staff, librarians, parents and pupils alike, the catalogues contain a range of useful additional features on the books featured,…

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NATRE announces Strictly RE 2026 – A landmark conference for Religious Education educators and professionals

 The National Association of Teachers of Religious Education (NATRE) is delighted to announce Strictly RE 2026, its flagship conference for RE teachers and subject leaders, to be held on Saturday 31 January 2026 at the Voco St. John’s Hotel, Solihull. This premier event offers a full day of professional development, inspiration, and networking opportunities aimed…

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Football inspires learning: Premier League Primary Stars free classroom resources for World Mental Health Day

As teachers prepare to mark World Mental Health Day (10 October), Premier League Primary Stars is stepping up with a suite of free, curriculum-linked resources designed to spark meaningful classroom discussions on wellbeing. Used in more than 20,000 primary schools, the programme has been shown to make a real difference. By combining the power of…

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British Wool launches nationwide competition for children to design Shaun the Sheep’s new festive knit for Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day

Celebrity judge and jumper collector extraordinaire Gyles Brandreth will join the panel to decide the winning child’s design   This year Shaun the Sheep is returning in his woolliest role yet as Head of Wool for Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day, which will be taking place on Thursday 11th December. To celebrate his co-knit-ment…

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SSAT unveils new media pack to empower partners to amplify brand reach

SSAT, a leading innovator in education, is proud to announce the launch of its official Media Pack – a comprehensive advertising resource designed to provide third parties and partners with fantastic opportunities to advertise with this trusted brand. This is the first time SSAT have offered advertising, comprising comprehensive opportunities for organisations to showcase their…

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New College Durham Celebrates Outstanding British Council Accreditation Success

New College Durham is celebrating after being officially recognised for its excellence in education and student support, following a successful inspection by the British Council in May 2025. The college has once again been awarded full accreditation, with inspectors praising the quality of teaching, leadership, and student care across the board. The inspection, which took…

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Build Resilience like the pros this World Mindfulness Day

The Autumn term is underway, and teachers are always looking for practical ways to support wellbeing, confidence, and resilience in the classroom throughout the year. With World Mindfulness Day on 12th September, Premier League Primary Stars is offering free, ready-to-use resources that help children build life skills just like professional footballers. The timing is particularly…

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DYNAMIC EARTH TO JOIN SCIENCE CENTRES ACROSS SCOTLAND TO DELIVER WATER CYCLE WORKSHOP WITH SCOTTISH WATER

Dynamic Earth to deliver educational workshops as part of Scottish Water’s Generation H2O education programme.   Scottish Water has announced the expansion of its Water Cycle Workshop across science centres in Scotland, including Edinburgh’s Dynamic Earth, as part of its Generation H2O education programme.    After creating the Water Cycle Workshop with Aberdeen Science Centre…

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New Research Highlights Both the Importance and Challenges of Student Engagement in K-12 Education

  Charlotte, NC (Wednesday, September 3, 2025)—A new study reveals that while there is wide agreement that student engagement plays a vital role in learning, educators continue to face uncertainty about what engagement looks like, how best to measure it, and how to sustain it. Education Insights 2025–2026: Fueling Learning Through Engagement captures prevailing attitudes…

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Strengthening safeguarding through parental engagement By Alex Dave

Alex Dave, Safeguarding Education Officer at ed-tech charity, LGfL-the National Grid for Learning, shares advice on building positive partnerships with parents, and ways Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) can approach difficult conversations. ‘Working collaboratively will mean parents and carers have the best chance of making changes, and practitioners can make fair and accurate decisions about how…

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Improving Reading Outcomes for Secondary Students: Cardinal Hume’s Success with Sounds-Write

Allison Shaw, a dedicated educator with over thirty years of teaching experience, has achieved transformative results in improving literacy skills among secondary students at Cardinal Hume, an ‘Outstanding’ school (Ofsted report 2024). Together with Kathryn Bogle, School Librarian and Reading Lead, Allison implemented the Sounds-Write phonics programme, delivering significant positive outcomes.   A Career Dedicated to…

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