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A children’s charity is calling for teachers to receive training on how to support pupils that have undergone childhood abuse. An online survey conducted by YouGov on behalf of Barnardo’s Scotland, found that 54 per cent of the teachers that participated had not received any training on the impact of a child’s early traumatic… Read More
August 15, 2018
Children stuck in hospital no longer have to miss out on school work, following the launch of an avatar robot that helps kids take part in class from their hospital bed. In the midst of a robotic revolution, where Artificial Intelligence (AI) are gradually being integrated in various parts of society, it seems that… Read More
August 8, 2018
It is a “scandal” that some children starting school still struggle to speak or read “simple words”, Education Secretary, Damian Hinds, shed some light on social mobility in his first speech. Mr Hinds insists he does not plan to “lecture” parents on their parenting, but merely to offer advice on what can be done… Read More
August 1, 2018
Schools in Redbridge face a teaching crisis as they struggle to retain staff, a representative confirmed. In an interview with the Recorder, Kash Malik of Redbridge National Union of Teachers (NUT) said that the problem was worse in primary schools, and in “core subjects” at secondary schools. He said that teaching… Read More
July 31, 2018
A teaching strategy, which has been integrated in classrooms in the US since the 1960s, has proven to have a positive impact on children’s learning. The teaching method was developed by the National Institute for Direct Instruction (NIFDI), and has been widely adopted in various aspects of literacy and numeracy delivered by US and… Read More
July 31, 2018
School teachers in England and Wales will receive a 3.5 per cent pay rise from September, the government announced. The announcement came after a group of school leaders and unions worked collectively to campaign against lack of school funding from the Department of Education (DFE). Dr Mary Bousted, Joint General Secretary of the… Read More
July 25, 2018
As the Secretary of Education, Damian Hinds, remains silent on the dispute regarding school cuts; one thousand headteachers are set to attend a mass rally outside Parliament to demand more money for schools. Having waited almost three months for an announcement on the teacher pay debate, headteachers from the Worth Less? campaign want to… Read More
July 18, 2018
In the midst of an eventful summer, back to school planning can be rather nerve-racking and overwhelming. With the new academic year gradually approaching, now is the time to recharge your physical and mental balance so you can feel refreshed and ready to tackle the school year. Whether you are a newly… Read More
July 17, 2018
Education unions, including the National Education Union, have joined forces in an attempt to urge the Secretary of Education, Damian Hinds, to make a prompt decision over teachers’ pay rise. A letter, signed by the Association of School and College Leaders, National Association of Head Teachers, National Education Union, ACAC and Voice, was sent… Read More
July 16, 2018
As the school year comes to an end, it is only natural for you to begin pondering on new ways to spend your summer holiday. Whether it’s binge-watching the whole season of your favourite TV show or taking a long break in the Bahamas; with so much to choose from, it can be difficult… Read More
July 12, 2018