Guest Blog, Bambi Gardiner: All students learn differently – don’t force square pegs into round holes…
To say that every child is different is a hackneyed expression; we all know that each child has their own unique strengths and weaknesses, likes and dislikes, quirks and characters. This can be seen no more clearly than in the classroom, when thirty-odd children from varied family and social backgrounds are brought together for six […]
Industry Spotlight – Start-up courses and skills training: Broadening the appeal of further education…
The extension of the compulsory full-time education leaving age in England from 16 to 18 means that further education institutions have access to a wider range of talent than ever before. But with these increased student numbers comes added scrutiny on colleges and institutions to provide high-quality, worthwhile courses to students, in order to give […]
Forum Insight: Business-proof your company and personal social media…
Of course, garnering a substantial social media following is important to all industry professionals and companies as a whole; however, a select few are still not implementing the basics to optimising their social presence. More than likely, your profiles will be the first thing new users look at to find out more information, and often dictate how your business, […]
NASUWT: Urgent action needed to combat gender inequality in schools…
As a result of a fringe meeting organised by the National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers (NASUWT) – the largest teachers’ union in the UK – it has been revealed that schools have a critical role in the issue of gender equality, and to make sure that all students have ‘the best life […]
Canvas Network and Zappar bring augmented reality to the classroom…
A new ‘massive open online course’ (MOOC) which officially launched September 26 is set to showcase productive methods of how augmented reality (AR) technology can help bring learning to life. Developed in partnership between Canvas Network and the AR app, Zappar, the course was created in response to huge user demand for AR in the […]
Guest Blog, Dr Philip Hallam: Higher education – the importance of finding the right path…
It’s September, and the start of a new academic journey for thousands of students across the country. Unfortunately, many young people will find themselves embarking on their journey into higher education without necessarily having thoroughly researched the options available to them. Having completed their further education qualifications, many students see a traditional campus university education […]
Industry Spotlight – Post-FE: What students need to focus on to succeed in their careers…
It’s early September and as graduates head towards their first job, you can almost hear the screeching of breaks as they plough head-first into an unfamiliar world. Students are selected on their potential, indicated by their exam results and interviews, and there is a clear desire from employers to get them started and add value […]
Forums vs Expos – how to maximise your precious time out of the office…
With a majority of ‘expert’ advice on Expos being somewhat outdated or, like with many businesses, asserting too much emphasis on easy routes rather than methods that actually work, it’s no wonder people get frustrated and disconcerted when they are looking to effectively network and source new connections without it lessening quality time spent in […]
Amendments to Teach First programme will deliver ‘world leading’ teacher training…
The education charity, Teach First, has announced some substantial changes to its programme of teaching and leadership development since its inception in 2003, including the addition of a new two-year Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) which is worth double the credits of a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). Currently responsible for introducing an estimated six […]
Every’s commitment to supplying trusted and unparalleled expertise…
Developed specifically for schools, Every is the market-leading contract, asset, maintenance and procurement system. The innovative modules use smart alerts, interactive dashboards and instant reports to provide information that encourages outstanding operational management. Every is genuinely different to others. Their technical know-how, industry experience and vision have helped them to create well designed, simple to […]