Government provides £2.4bn for school repairs and extra places
The UK government has made £2.5 billion available to fund school building repairs and to aid the creation of 600,000 more places for pupils by 2021. The announcement was made by Education Secretary Justine Greening (pictured), but has been criticised by headteachers for doing little to alleviate the ‘black hole’ in school running costs. In fact, […]
FORUM INSIGHT: Your checklist for taking a stand at an expo
Attending an exhibition in order to find new sales leads and create new business relationships can be a complicated process. It’s not an insignificant cost, so here’s a handy guide to ensure you get good value for money… Book your stand Well, obviously. But you need to consider the size of your stand – you […]
GUEST BLOG: Using gamification to teach children about online safety
By Stella James, founder of Gooseberry Planet, a unique software platform and app that teachers children about online dangers through gamification… As teachers and parents, we often think we’re savvy when it comes to recognising the dangers found online, including meeting strangers, online bullying, grooming and sexual exploitation. However, do we truly understand how social […]
INDUSTY SPOTLIGHT: Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise (ALE) offers education solutions for the digital world, providing students with a personalized, connected, secure learning environment. Making education relevant in a digital world Education is one of the cornerstones of a stable, evolving society. Better employment opportunities, improved wellbeing, innovative research, and a more informed and engaged citizenry are just some of […]
Finalists announced for inaugural e-Assessment awards
UK-based trade body The e-Assessment Association (eAA) has announced the shortlisted finalists for the first international e-Assessment Awards, with the winners announced at a gala dinner at DoubleTree by Hilton, Tower of London, March 22nd. Launched back in October, the awards aim to celebrate the outstanding and positive contributions that technology makes to all forms […]
Capita SIMS refreshes award-winning software for schools
Educational software supplier Capita SIMS has announced a major refresh to their schools management information systems (MIS) that will transform the way teachers use pupil data and manage their school improvement process. UK-based Capita has drawn on its experience working within the education sector, redesigning its school information management system (SIMS) system from the ground up. […]
Guest Blog: Luke Ritchie: Down the rabbit hole with virtual reality in education
By Luke Ritchie – Head of Interactive Arts, Nexus Studios Imagine being able to place students in a totally different world or transporting them back to any historical event with nothing more than a Virtual Reality (VR) headset. Inside that space, students could walk around or be teleported to different planets or significant events from […]
The Education Forum – 2 days, 7 reasons to attend!
The Education Forum (now incorporating the successful Education IT Forum) is a highly targeted event, designed specifically for the education sector. It takes place on November 20th & 21st at Whittlebury Hall, Northampton and as one of just 60 of our VIP guests, your free place at the Forum will include: A full pre-arranged itinerary […]
Industry Spotlight: Eco-classrooms from TG Escapes
In a place where young minds are moulded it’s important to have an environment that is inspiring and motivating. TG Escapes designs bespoke modular eco-classrooms and buildings for schools that encourage environmental citizenship, outdoor learning and educational play, and help re-connect students with nature. The company’s flexible modular build approach means your school buildings, designed […]
OECD: Stop children from being extremists by teaching them about fake news
A leading international education expert has said that children should be taught to recognise fake news in an attempt to prevent them from becoming extremists. Andreas Schleicher, director of education and skills at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) warned that in the modern digital age, schools needed got teach children how to […]