GUEST BLOG: Planning access control in accommodation & on campus
By 2020 CCTV It’s not unusual for a parent to be worried about their child when they venture off to university, especially when they’re moving out of the family home. And a video that went viral earlier last year that recorded students at Nottingham Trent University chanting racist comments in front of the door of […]
Can you afford to miss the Education Forum?
The leading event for education facilities & IT procurement professionals returns on November 18th & 19th this year, offering a unique opportunity to meet new suppliers. The Education Forum will provide delegates from education institutions with a unique opportunity to meet with trusted suppliers from the fields of facilities and technology, plus access to educational seminars […]
Using one-to-one tuition to improve educational outcomes
Drawing on her experience as a Love to Read tutor – a reading intervention programme devised by education recruitment specialists Supply Desk – Teaching Assistant Lucy Keeling discusses the key factors to take into consideration when providing students with one-to-one tuition, including the importance of positive pupil-tutor relationships and agreeing upon adjustable and measurable learning objectives… […]
Secure your place for this year’s Education Forum
The leading event for education facilities & IT procurement professionals is returning on November 18th & 19th this year. The Education Forum will provide delegates from education institutions with a unique opportunity to meet with trusted suppliers from the fields of facilities and technology, plus access to educational seminars and networking over two full working days. […]
IoT in education market worth $11.3 billion by 2023
The global Internet of Things (IoT) in Education market will grow from $4.8 billion in 2018 to $11.3 billion by 2023, a CAGR of 18.8%, according to new research. The MarketsandMarkets report attributes the growth to an increase in the use of connected devices in educational institutions, growth in distance learning and eLearning, along with […]
Do you provide Lighting Solutions to 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 Lighting 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’re a supplier of Lighting to […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: TG Escapes – Modular eco buildings for schools & colleges
TG Escapes design bespoke modular eco buildings for schools and colleges providing unique learning spaces that help connect students and staff to the natural world. We follow Biophilic design principles; incorporate natural elements provide easy access to the outdoors maximise penetration and exposure to natural light provide a healthy level of interior air quality provide […]
Investment in AI ‘essential’ to modernise the education sector
Jayne Warburton, former Assistant Head Teacher and CEO EMEA, 3P Learning, discusses artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential to modernise the UK education sector… According to a new report AI in Education Market, AI in the US is set to grow by 47.5% by 2023. Here in the UK, the government has announced ambitious plans […]
GUEST BLOG: Top four teaching resources for supply teachers and teaching assistants
One of the key factors in the delivery of an outstanding lesson is preparation. The internet is often the first port of call and online teaching resources are an invaluable aid to both supply teachers and teaching assistants. However, with so many resources available the sheer volume can be overwhelming – where do you turn […]
Apprenticeships ‘the answer to falling uni numbers’
Apprenticeships can meet many of the challenges thrown up by falling university numbers, according to DTL. While many commentators have blamed high tuition fees for a growing number of young people choosing not to apply for university, in turn raising fears of a lack of social mobility, DTL points out that school leavers give other reasons […]