More students than ever sat Computer Science at A Level exams this year, with data revealing it is now the fastest growing subject. Analysis by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT found that entries in England to take Computer Science A level were up by nearly 18% on last year. …
Read More »Coventry school holds first Eco Conference to tackle climate change
Environmental advocates and the incumbent Lord Mayor joined children and staff from eight Coventry schools for a day of thought-provoking talks and activities to show the next generation how they can take better care of the planet. Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, which is part of the Romero Catholic Academy, …
Read More »Sussex school becomes National Football League Hub for South East
West Sussex prep school Windlesham House has officially become a National Football League (NFL) Hub for the South East region. The school has committed to the use of its facilities and Astro field for the purposes of training and playing NFL Flag Football and is set to host regular tournaments …
Read More »Fashion designer launches debut collection in London before returning to Newcastle for big photoshoot
A fashion designer who first learnt to use a sewing machine at school in Newcastle has presented her debut collection of hand-worked garments to leading industry professionals at an exclusive underground launch event in Soho. Slow fashion advocate Genevieve Devine (above), whose designs have graced the pages of some of …
Read More »New Oxford University Press report shows less than half of parents use educational textbooks or websites to teach their children
Despite concerns around misinformation and false claims, social media users around the world continue to believe that the information they read and share on platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook is factually correct, with levels of trust highest in emerging economies. In India, as many as 88% of people who …
Read More »Griffin Arts Festival to celebrate change makers in its ninth year
The Griffin Schools Trust is coming together to celebrate the value of art in education in its ninth annual Griffin Arts Festival over the next two weeks, running from now through to 07 July 2022. Park Lane Primary School and Nursery in Nuneaton and Race Leys Junior School, and Nicholas …
Read More »Majority of school students in England now have antibodies against COVID-19
New data from the School Infection Survey (SIS) found that an estimated 99% of secondary school pupils and 82% of primary school pupils tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies between 3-25 March 2022. This final round of testing found significantly higher antibody prevalence in both primary and secondary students compared to …
Read More »Specialist Chester SEND school opens residential accommodation
Abbey School has launched a residential offering to provide tailored, high quality residential provision as part of its highly specialist, autism-specific educational model. The Independent Day and Residential School is located within Chester Cathedral’s historic grounds in the centre of the city. It delivers evidence-based education, nurturing and care to …
Read More »REAch2 accredited to provide Initial Teacher Training
The largest primary-only family of schools in the country, REAch2 Academy Trust, has been accredited to provide Initial Teacher Training (ITT) following a rigorous government process. As a result of the accreditation, REAch2 will be running its ITT programme nationwide from 2024 across its 60 schools and beyond. The accreditation …
Read More »Explosive fun: free virtual trip for students to experience the volcanoes of the Canary Islands
Schools across the UK are being invited to sign-up for a free virtual and interactive lesson to round-off the summer term and ‘whisk’ students to experience the volcanoes of La Palma, Canary Islands. The immersive lesson aims to bring geography and the work of scientists to life in the classroom, …
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