IT skills gap: the industry forecast
Today, more than 1.5 million people work in the digital sector or roles related to digital technology. In fact, the number of digital technology jobs across the UK has grown at twice the rate of [FIND OUT MORE]
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Balancing privacy and safety within a school washroom
Achieving the right balance of what looks good, alongside privacy and safety in any washroom environment can be a tough challenge, but within a school we face the toughest critics of all – our children. [FIND OUT MORE]
Tackling energy efficiency in education – holistically
Throughout the education sector there’s an increasing awareness of the benefits of implementing a well-rounded energy efficiency plan. Here, Jack Saunders, client support officer at Salix’s finance schools and academies programme, explores the opportunities for [FIND OUT MORE]
Schools minister announces boost to computer science teaching
Measures to give teachers the support they need to teach pupils skills such as coding, computer programming and cyber-security announced by the DfE Organisations are invited to run the first ever National Centre of Computing Science [FIND OUT MORE]
Almost a third of headteachers now leave within three years, official data shows
CREDIT: This story was first seen in The Telegraph Headteachers are leaving the profession in droves, as official figures show that almost a third of school leaders are now leaving within three years of taking [FIND OUT MORE]
Council rakes in up to £400,000 in six months by fining parents on the school run
CREDIT: This story was first seen in The Telegraph A council has raked in up to almost £400,000 in motoring fines in just six months by targeting parents on the school run, The Telegraph reports. The [FIND OUT MORE]
Complex trauma; a complex issue for schools to deal with
‘We need to change our approach towards managing children who have experienced trauma,’ says Dr Judith Howard, a senior lecturer with the Queensland University of Technology in Australia and lead educator of the online course [FIND OUT MORE]
Schools should be held accountable for exam results of pupils they exclude
CREDIT: This story was first seen in The Independent Schools should be held to account for the academic results of pupils they exclude, the schools minister has suggested, The Independent reports. Nick Gibb said that judging schools on the education [FIND OUT MORE]
School day trip visa warning post-Brexit
CREDIT: This story was first seen in BBC News There are calls to make sure Brexit does not mean that school day trips across the Channel are caught up in requirements for visas, BBC News reports. [FIND OUT MORE]
Classroom technology in support of teachers
The way students engage and learn has changed – technology plays a central role. Brady O. Bruce, CMO of InFocus, explores the merits of technology in the classroom and how it supports teaching and learning [FIND OUT MORE]