Employers urged to check applicants’ school backgrounds
A report by MPs claims thousands of young people face a “lost opportunity” because they can’t access top jobs unless their social backgrounds are taken into account. The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) report, called the Class Ceiling, mainly focusses on social mobility and contextual recruitment in which an employer factors in context of social backgrounds. […]
Parent-teacher social network to boost tracker app
A new website has launched to improve home-school communications. Target Tracker Link, by EES for Schools, is a parent-teacher social network site that aims to boost parental engagement with education, while offering a reduced workload for teaching staff. Customising the way parents can see observations, schools can notify guardians and other family via email when […]
Activity courses could boost exam performance
Schools are using outdoor activities to grow student confidence in hopes of higher exam success. Studies show that mental toughness at school could affect exam results by up to 25%, with positive behaviour and wellbeing also have strong links as schools hope to use programs to boost confidence and mental health. Focussing on developing life […]
Guest Blog: Neil Watkins: Successes and Challenges of 2016
Amidst the turmoil of 2016, there have been several big moves and considerations for schools this year, including transitioning to the cloud, cracking down on internet security and safeguarding, and investing in the right IT resources; all of which will help schools enhance students’ learning opportunities. Here, Neil Watkins, managing director of Department for Education […]
Forum Insight: Top tips for social media success while attending B2B events
Whether you’re going to a big industry expo, specialist conference or attending one of our Forums or Summits, social media can help you get the most out of the event. So we’ve pulled together five top tips to get you going… Get yourself up to date Whether you’re an attending as a delegate or a […]
Industry Spotlight: Every Software For Every School
Whether you are a small special school or a large secondary with over 1500 students, Every’s software plans to make a difference. With modules that manage all the key areas of school operations, we’ve got it all covered. We’re ideal for managing contracts, health and safety compliance, reactive maintenance and making sure that you’re always […]
Coventry Company Given £1.1m to Help Youths
A Coventry-based company has been awarded a £1.1m contract to support unemployed young people. PET-Xi was given the contract following its partnership with Warwickshire County Council and is looking to aid any 15-24 year olds not in employment, education or training (NEET). “Whatever their problem we will help,” said PET-Xi’s joint managing director Fleur Sexton, […]
School Trip App To Reduce Teacher Workload By 75%
A new mobile app is aiming to minimise the amount of admin involved in organising school trips. Described as the first ‘digital school trip management system’, Travelopia’s Toolkit is designed to eliminate the stress involved in trip management. Accessible from any device, the app lets teachers upload and personalise their trip with custom photos, videos […]
Birmingham School Hits Streets to Help Homeless
A Birmingham school has partnered with a charity to get students and staff helping the homeless. Following Rockwood Academy’s first evening at a soup kitchen in the city centre, a series of lessons and assemblies have been planned to raise awareness and understanding of homelessness in the city. Recent statistics revealed that there are nearly […]
‘Digital Citizenship’ Should Be Taught At Schools, Says Children’s Commissioner
A year-long study from the Children’s Commissioner has concluded that children need to be better equipped when surfing the web. Growing Up Digital, the report led by a team of experts, looked into children’s behaviour and interactions online, and are particularly concerned with the ‘impenetrable’ terms and conditions of social media sites. Picture sharing site […]