Forum Events & Media expands team for 2023 growth
Forum Events & Media, home of the Education Forum and Education Tech Forum, continues to grow in 2023 with the launch of a new Business Development department, which will strengthen the company’s existing portfolio of events while also enabling it to branch out into new sectors. The unit is headed up by long-time Forum Events […]
AI-generated homework now a key issue for schools
Schools are unprepared for the impact of ChatGPT on teaching and learning – but rather than banning AI they need support to harness its potential, according to computing teachers. Research conducted by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, with its Computing at School (CAS) network of teachers, found that 62% said chatbots like ChatGPT will […]
Empty IKEA store being given new lease of life by Coventry University
Coventry University is joining a project to bring the city’s landmark former IKEA building back to life as a new cultural gateway, with a range of facilities benefiting students, visitors and the community. The university’s two floors of the proposed City Centre Cultural Gateway would house a gallery, café, library and exhibition space, dance studio, […]
Headteachers demand more government funding for National School Breakfast Programme (NSBP)
The Magic Breakfast charity, backed by 150 headteachers and school leaders, have asked the Chancellor to put breakfast on the table in his upcoming budget, and expand funding for the National School Breakfast Programme (NSBP) by £18 million, which they say will allow for another 2,500 schools to deliver breakfast to children and young people […]
Government-backed training to encourage more women back to STEM jobs
The government has launched a new initiative to help people back into science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) based careers. The scheme – backed by £150,000 of Government funding – will be run by Women Returners and STEM Returners and will target those who have taken lengthy career breaks to care for others, giving them […]
All your education FM & IT procurement needs taken care of this November
Registration is now open for the upcoming Education and Education Technology Forums – secure your place today! Your complimentary guest pass includes: – An itinerary, designed by you, of pre-qualified one-to-one meetings with solution providers – A seat at the industry seminar sessions – Lunch and refreshments throughout – Networking breaks to optimise your opportunity […]
Do you specialise in FM & Maintenance for education facilities? 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 March we’re focusing on FM & Maintenance. 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 FM […]
What are the crucial elements of a successful student engagement analytics strategy?
In the coming years, engagement analytics will play a role in every meaningful digital transformational project across our institutions. Professor Neil Morris explains the crucial steps, before and after the tech implementation… Many organisations are tackling their data strategy as part of their digital transformation approach, and often find this to be a significant challenge, […]
Science curriculum on track post-pandemic
Ofsted inspectors have found that science curriculums are improving and developing despite the lingering challenges of the pandemic. The science curriculum taught to pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), is generally at least as ambitious as the national curriculum aims. This is a significant strength in science education in England’s schools, […]
Third of young children have been harassed on Roblox
Over a third of children in the UK have experienced harassment on Roblox (34%) and YouTube (34%), while 25% have experienced harassment on TikTok and 15% on Facebook. With children’s internet usage at an all-time high, an ExpressVPN study polled 2,000 children aged 4 to 13 in the US and UK who have access to […]