Digital Explorers, the new internet safety game free from leading edtech charity LGfL–The National Grid for Learning, is designed to make learning about keeping safe online engaging for KS2 pupils. Through scenario-based discussions, children will learn essential concepts like online kindness, safe sharing, and recognising trusted adults. The game introduces …
Read More »SEND and Alternative Provision: be part of the solution
Manchester is the venue for Transforming SEND & Alternative Provision: Getting provision right for children, young people & families. The conference will take place Friday 28th June 2024, from 09:30 – 16:00 at Venue Manchester, The Panorama Suite, 11 Portland St, Manchester M1 3HU. Organised by the team behind the …
Read More »Beyond ventilation: why air purifiers are essential for healthier schools
Schools are supposed to be havens for learning and growth, yet many students and teachers breathe air riddled with allergens, pollutants, and even viruses. While proper ventilation is crucial, it’s not enough in today’s world. Here’s why air purifiers are emerging as vital allies in creating healthier, more productive learning …
Read More »Hunter Douglas’s metal exterior ceilings – quality you can trust
When only premium materials and construction quality will do: Hunter Douglas’s range of superior metal exterior ceilings will complete any project. The vanguard of quality, they are designed to withstand even the harshest weather conditions and are ideally suited to environments such as car parks, stadiums, airports and office blocks. …
Read More »Abloy’s Aperio E100 and SMARTair solutions achieve PAS 24 Certification
Abloy UK is proud to announce its Aperio E100 and SMARTair solutions have successfully achieved PAS 24 certification, demonstrating their ability to protect against attack when combined with other specific products to create a complete doorset. PAS 24 is a minimum performance standard developed to address the security performance of …
Read More »Developing a successful people strategy
In his regular column this month for Education Today MARK SOLOMONS, creator of triple ERA Award-winning Welbee, an online evaluation and staff wellbeing improvement tool, shares his insights in developing a people strategy. Last month’s publication of the DfE’s second annual survey, ‘Working lives of teachers and leaders’, confirmed what …
Read More »French school becomes first project completed in Stora Enso’s new automated coating line
The Bourdonnières School in Nantes, France has become the first project completed using Stora Enso’s automated coating line for cross-laminated timber (CLT). The production line is levelling up the protection for mass timber against moisture, UV radiation and insects. The 2,150 m² school, designed by forma6, was constructed by making …
Read More »Is your school Cyber safe?
The sustained integration of technology into the classroom over the past two decades has undoubtedly changed the art of teaching. Yet, technological innovation has also created new vulnerabilities which can be exploited by criminals, who see schools as profitable targets. From cybercriminals posing as suppliers, to other cyber-threats such as …
Read More »LOM’s travel bursary for architecture students in memory of Karla Roman
Shoreditch-based practice, LOM architecture and design is accepting entries for its annual travel scholarship worth £2,500. [Deadline: Friday 3rd May 2024] LOM set up an annual travel bursary in memory of Karla Roman, a talented architect and colleague who was killed while cycling to work in February 2017. As well …
Read More »New Virtual Reality experience improves student mental health
St George’s, University of London have led revolutionary work to improve student mental health by using sessions in Virtual Reality (VR) to reduce stress and anxiety. Preliminary results are being presented today at A Metaverse for the Good conference in Barcelona. The number of students living in the UK …
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