How to…fund apprenticeships in schools
‘No one said it would be easy…’ However, when it comes to apprenticeships in schools – funding and levies – it asked to be asked, ‘Does it need to be so hard?’ Emma Hollis is [FIND OUT MORE]
Month: May 2018
Government announces funding to support additional ‘good school places’
The education secretary has announced a new drive to increase the number of ‘good school places’ for families, including a partnership with the Independent Schools Council to support cross-sector partnerships Education secretary Damian Hinds has announced [FIND OUT MORE]
Technology’s role in safeguarding students and staff
While a terrorist attack in your school may seem unlikely, a recent hoax which affected 100 schools reminds us of the importance of being prepared for the unexpected. John Allen, access control at Axis Communications, [FIND OUT MORE]
From the magazine: A third eye on teaching and learning
Classroom technology is advancing rapidly and there’s a growing focus on using it to support and enhance learning and teaching. One development that’s gaining traction is the use of video as a tool to engage [FIND OUT MORE]
More than a score: parents say children are anxious about SATs
Children are under too much pressure from primary school tests, say 63% of parents of seve14-year-olds olds polled, with nearly half of them whose child has taken a primary SAT test (48%) saying their children [FIND OUT MORE]
School gets set to unveil fundraising campaign to revamp historic building
Hipperholme Grammar School announces fundraising programme to support the revamp of historic school hall Hipperholme Grammar School is set to launch a mammoth restoration project – with the first phase set to return its 18th [FIND OUT MORE]
Five ways to combat recruitment difficulties in the education sector
Recruitment and retention are two words ringing in the ears of the education sector – one of the many challenges schools and academies currently face. While difficulties exist, the right approach can help you overcome [FIND OUT MORE]
‘Hostile’ teachers can cost students five per cent on test scores
New study suggests that teachers who antagonise or belittle students can have a negative impact on their education Teachers who antagonise their students by belittling them, showing favouritism, or criticising their contributions can damage students’ learning [FIND OUT MORE]
Preparing your organisation for the GDPR; three key steps to get ahead before May 25
As the enforcement date of May 25, 2018 approaches, your organisation should be promoting a strong culture of protecting data ahead of the general data protection regulation (GDPR) being implemented. As the deadline for this [FIND OUT MORE]
HMC announces new executive director
The HMC has announced a new executive director to replace Chris King Mike Buchanan, head of Ashford School and chair of HMC 2016-17, has been announced as the HMC’s new executive director, replacing Chris King. Chris King, who [FIND OUT MORE]