Activate your ticket to the Education Forum today
If you’re responsible for facilities & IT procurement at an educational institution, then you need to be in Northampton on November 12th & 13th. The Education Forum is a highly focused event that brings education procurement professionals together for one-to-one business meetings, interactive seminars and valuable networking opportunities. Throughout two working days delegates will meet […]
‘Dissatisfaction’ with UK education system causing teachers to work overseas
A new report has revealed that nearly a third of teachers working abroad considered quitting before making the move through ‘dissatisfaction’ with the current education system within the UK. The report, commissioned by the Council of British International Schools (COBIS), polled over 1,600 school leaders and teachers working at British international schools and found that […]
NAHT: Government’s policy on Grammar school expansion “misguided”
The National Association of Head teachers (NAHT) has responded to the Department for Education’s (DfE) announcement of £50 million to expand grammar schools across the country, calling the policy “misguided”. In a statement, Nick Brook, deputy general secretary of school leaders’ union NAHT, said: “The Government cannot point to a single piece of evidence that […]
GUEST BLOG: How important is it to teach children about finances?
By True Potential Investor Financial education was included into England’s secondary school curriculum from 2014. While this was a step forward in improving financial education for children and school-leavers, the problem was far from solved. The Money Charity carried out research in 2016, identifying that 90% of schools were delivering financial education. While uptake figures […]
Buyers and suppliers to converge at the Education Forum
The education facilities & IT procurement event of the year will take place on November 12th & 13th 2018. The Education Forum is a highly focused event that brings education facilities & IT procurement professionals together for one-to-one business meetings, interactive seminars and valuable networking opportunities. Throughout two working days delegates will meet with credible solution […]
Fortnite: Battle Royale – What schools and teachers need to know
National Online Safety has created a useful guide for the whole school community for the game that is sweeping the nation. Over the past few months, a rapidly increasing number of children are playing the game ‘Fortnite’, making its Battle Royale mode “the most played online game in the world.” As with all online gaming, […]
The Guardian University Awards 2018 revealed
The Guardian has announced the winners of its Guardian University Awards, recognising the universities that inspire students and transform communities through innovation. Hosted by presenter Lauren Laverne, the awards were held at LSO St Luke’s in London. 15 categories gave university departments a chance to showcase their achievements. Judges included Guardian journalists, along with senior […]
Student complaints on the rise
Latest figures from the Office of the Independent Adjudicator (OIA) have revealed that the number of complaints from Higher Education students rose in 2017 compared to 2016. The report gives a number of case studies on complaints involving fitness to practise, along with complaints from students who have mental health difficulties, issues affecting international students […]
GUEST BLOG: Fine-tuning teaching traditions
Traditionally, when it comes to subjects like English Literature and history, lessons involve hefty textbooks and sometimes language that simply doesn’t resonate with today’s students. Similarly, scientific analysis and mathematical equations can be complex – especially when you’re left staring at a page or screen trying to take it all in. In reality though, how […]
Do you provide Health & Safety and Environmental Services to education? We want to hear from you!
Each month on Education Briefing we’ll be shining the spotlight on a different part of the education procurement market – and in May we’re focusing on Health & Safety and Environmental. It’s all part of our new ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help education buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if […]