Barnardo’s: Pupils returning to school ‘will need significant emotional support’
Teachers are being advised specialist help is available for pupils who are struggling to cope with going back to school, as a poll for the children’s charity Barnardo’s suggests hundreds of thousands of children could refuse to go while others feel nervous, upset and scared. The new poll suggests that the children of more than […]
Teachers needed as ‘eyes and ears’ so vulnerable children don’t miss out on COVID-19 support
Barnardo’s says it needs the help of teachers, nursery workers and other education professionals to help stop vulnerable children and young people missing out on vital support during the coronavirus pandemic. Lockdown has isolated vulnerable children and young people from schools and other services, and the leading children’s charity is calling on education professionals to […]
Earn money from your old IT equipment – and support schools in Africa
A pioneering IT Refurbishment business is giving UK educational institutions the opportunity to earn cash from unused tech equipment, whilst providing valuable support to schools in Ghana. My Laptop Shop was founded in 2014 by Kim Lovatt, who boasts a distinguished background in the recycling industry. The company provides a valuable service to schools and […]
Birmingham School Hits Streets to Help Homeless
A Birmingham school has partnered with a charity to get students and staff helping the homeless. Following Rockwood Academy’s first evening at a soup kitchen in the city centre, a series of lessons and assemblies have been planned to raise awareness and understanding of homelessness in the city. Recent statistics revealed that there are nearly […]