Step into the future: edtech trends for 2018
As we put Bett to bed for another year, we thought it apt that we look back, chat to some tech gurus and consider some of the edtech trends that we see emerging Edtech; it’s ever evolving, [FIND OUT MORE]
Month: March 2018
DfE to pilot schools supporting teachers’ return to the classroom
The DfE is plans to test approaches to support teachers returning to work in schools in the West Midlands and South East of England Schools from across the West Midlands and the South East are [FIND OUT MORE]
Private school faces closure due to financial problems
CREDIT: This story was first seen in the Newham Recorder An independent school in Forest Gate has suddenly announced it may be closing its gates – but hasn’t told parents when, the Newham Recorder reports. A fortnight [FIND OUT MORE]
Civil service fast stream favours private school applicants, says MP
CREDIT: This story was first seen in The Guardian Cabinet Office figures show rise in proportion of admissions from fee-paying schools, The Guardian reports. The civil service’s elite fast-stream recruitment system disproportionately attracts and favours applicants [FIND OUT MORE]
The importance of data literacy in secondary education
School leaders will understand the importance of data and just what it means to understand and manage the copious amounts that pass before their eyes on a day-to-day basis. Jordan Morrow, head of data literacy [FIND OUT MORE]
Grades in treble? Bringing study back on track with technology
Supporting outstanding teaching and learning, diving student attainment and improving student outcomes are the bread and butter of those who work in the education sector. But the education landscape has evolved – it too has [FIND OUT MORE]
Schools must embed enterprise education for all students, says poll
A new poll reveals almost three quarters of people (71%) believe schools and colleges should embed enterprise education as a key part of every young person’s education Entrepreneur and Dragon’s Den star Peter Jones CBE is today inviting [FIND OUT MORE]
Nine out of 10 heads say social media is damaging the mental health of pupils
ASCL survey reveals that nine out of 10 headteachers consider social media to be damaging to the mental health of pupils A survey of headteachers has found that 95% feel that social media use is damaging [FIND OUT MORE]
Private schools should adopt a Ucas-style application system
Private schools should adopt a Ucas-style application system, leading headmaster says Private schools should adopt a Ucas-style application system to stop children being left with nowhere to go in September, a leading headmaster has said. [FIND OUT MORE]
Time for a refurbishment at Shebbear College with Amwell Systems
Shebbear Collage recently underwent a refurbishment with Amwell Systems washrooms Amwell Systems had the pleasure of working closely alongside Shebbear College, during their campus renovation project providing high-quality washrooms for their new Sixth-Form Centre. Shebbear College is one [FIND OUT MORE]