More financial support confirmed for schools post-Plan B
New multi-million-pound funding from NHS England will enable all schools to fully support the in-school vaccination programme, and air cleaning units will be provided in all classrooms and teaching spaces that need them, the government has confirmed. The Department for Education is to distribute a total of £8 million in funding from NHS England to […]
UNICEF and Liquid Intelligent Technologies look to bridge Africa’s digital divide
UNICEF and Liquid Intelligent Technologies have partnered to support Giga’s work to connect every school in Africa to the Internet. Liquid will share anonymised data to support Giga’s work to map the location and connectivity status of schools in Africa. Liquid will also share information with Giga about schools’ proximity to telecoms infrastructure and will help […]
Isn’t it time the Government prioritised whole school wellbeing for staff and students alongside attainment?
The stats revealed in the latest Teacher Wellbeing Index 2021 from Education Support shows teacher wellbeing at an all-time low in schools, MATs and colleges, with high levels of stress and mental ill-health there is an exodus of staff from the profession. The DfE’s Education Staff Wellbeing Charter illustrates that the Government is becoming aware […]
Do you specialise in ‘Space Creation’ solutions for education? We want to hear from you!
Each month on Education Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the education procurement market – and in February we’re focusing on space management solutions. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help education buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you specialise in Space Creation solutions to […]
Occupational Safety & Health Forum: Last chance to register for February’s event!
The next Occupational Safety & Health Forum takes place on Tuesday 1st February 2022 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, London Stansted – make sure you’re there! Benefits include: – An itinerary of one-to-one meetings with solution providers – A seat at our industry seminar sessions (included within your itinerary) – Lunch and refreshments are complimentary throughout – […]
Addressing the empathy element in the student experience
By Mark Caldwell, Senior Account Executive – Education, Genesys Education has arguably been one of the sectors hit hardest by the pandemic. Schools and universities were forced to adapt, and quickly. Attentions turned to online learning and course delivery, and this at times created volatility and anxiety amongst education officials and students alike. Additionally, many […]
CASE STUDY: How Southern Regional College achieved flexible IT with LapSafe
Southern Regional College (SRC) based in Northern Ireland creates a successful agile learning space for their students. The students have the freedom to borrow a laptop when they need it by accessing a loaned device from their newly installed LapSafe® Self-Service Laptop Loan Lockers. In their new Armagh Campus, SRC had the chance to create […]
Do you specialise in Hygiene Services for education? We want to hear from you!
Each month on Education Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the education procurement market – and in January we’re focusing on Hygiene. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help education buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a supplier of Hygiene solutions to education institutions […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Clevertouch Technologies
For many children, school is a haven where they can express themselves freely, experience new things, and make lifelong friendships. Over the lockdown periods, children have been isolated from friends and teachers. The social and emotional learning (SEL) practices that schools implement have suffered. Clevertouch Technologies’ range of products delivers interactive, immersive learning tools that […]
Occupational Safety & Health Forum: Register now for February’s event!
The next Occupational Safety & Health Forum takes place on Tuesday 1st February 2022 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, London Stansted – make sure you’re there! Benefits include: – An itinerary of one-to-one meetings with solution providers – A seat at our industry seminar sessions (included within your itinerary) – Lunch and refreshments are complimentary throughout – […]