Developing your Teaching School Hub | Education Business
WEBIn February 2021, the Department for Education (DfE) announced the creation of 87 new Teaching School Hubs which were selected to provide high-quality professional development to teachers and leaders in England, with a £65 million investment over an initial three years. Each Hub, all of which would go on to be operational and helping schools ...
An IT strategy for schools - Education Business
WEBAn IT strategy for schools . Richard Martin, digital transformation lead at edtech charity LGfL – The National Grid for Learning, provides a blueprint for building an effective IT strategy, with an outline of the key components and considerations to ensure that teachers, management, support staff, and students have the hardware, software, skills and understanding essential for tomorrow’s ...
Magazines - Education Business
WEBEducation Business 29.02. View Digital Edition. This issue of Education Business magazine reviews January 2024's Bett Show, which showcased the latest innovative technology that can transform teaching practices and streamline school operations. We cast our minds back to the inspiring speakers and cutting-edge technology on show.
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WEBThe Workplace Charging Scheme launched by the Office of Zero Emission Vehicles in 2022 has been extended to schools, academies, colleges and universities. This means organisations are now eligible for up to 75% off the installation of new charge points on their premises, with state-funded education institutions able to claim up to £2,500 per ...
What makes a good school building? | Education Business
WEBHaving space and natural light should be an absolute given in a school building. It should be welcoming and uplifting, providing a sense of ownership and pride for pupils and staff. Research has been carried out over the years on the impact of well designed buildings and it’s proved hard to measure, in terms of its impact on educational ...
Becoming more energy efficient in schools | Education Business
WEBA report by the Carbon Trust explains that UK schools could reduce energy costs by about £44 million per year. It is estimated that schools could prevent around 625,000 tonnes of CO2 from entering the atmosphere if this cut-back were to take place. This would not only help tackle the growing financial constraints of schools but also encourage ...
Budget and resources in schools: An update - Education Business
WEBIt is human nature to seek the assurance that you are not too out of line with your peers. Therefore, in the last issue of Education Business, we invited Mark Rosser, of the British Educational Suppliers Association, to examine research into the current levels of resources and budgets in schools, focusing on technology. This month, Mark considers non-technology resources.
Bringing together creativity and literacy - Education Business
WEBSir Ken Robinson has said that “Creativity is about working in a highly focused way on ideas and projects, crafting them into their best forms and making critical judgements along the way.”. Bringing creativity and literacy together can be a powerful tool in teaching. It allows children to be active in literacy, from acting out plays ...
Learning outside the classroom - The Ofsted perspective
WEBMost education professionals recognise the value of learning outside the classroom (LOtC) in broadening the horizons of young people, raising self esteem and making learning more memorable. More and more schools are making regular use of their school grounds, local community and opportunities further afield to enrich the curriculum and provide ...