NEWS
New education white paper – will it be met?
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The recent release of the ‘Opportunity for all’ schools white paper has raised some queries and its benefits. Let’s discuss.
BEHAVIOUR
Truancy rates in schools – can EdTech assist?
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Truancy rates and absenteeism are being scrutinised by the government following a new bill. Are schools ready for this, can they be supported and can EdTech assist?
Following the Queen’s speech, England’s schools will now be required to publish an attendance policy for their students aiming to crack down on absenteeism. Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi outlined his ambitions to improve schools:
CURRICULUM
How can we make LGBTQ+ students feel safer in education?
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In the past 20 years or so, we’ve become more and more aware of the different types of identities in the LGBTQ community, how can we make them feel safer in education?
STEM
Educational Games can provide great benefits
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Educational games have the potential to help a child develop their learning skills.
SCHOOL MANAGEMENT
Teacher quitting increase – what can be done?
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The rate of teachers quitting within the first five years of starting has seen an increase. Why is this the case and can EdTech support them in the future?
According to research:
“Seven in 10 teachers considered leaving their job in the last 12 months.”
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT
4 tips on how to smash GCSE revision
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With GCSEs returning for the first time in three years, student revision must be done correctly, so how can this be done? Look at these 4 great tips.
The Guardian recently released a story highlighting how in the UK “close to 2 million teenagers will be gearing up for their exams”. It suggested how students should start revising over Easter to get ahead and avoid stress before exams start.
So, here are 4 tips that could help with revision over Easter and beyond:
