Taking place on July 8, the 2015 Education Business Awards will once again reward outstanding achievements of the UK education sector. in categories ranging from Outstanding Progress to Educational Visits, Recruitment, SEN and ICT. New for 2015 is the STEM Award, which showcases examples of excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths
Reviewing the SEN register is an ongoing process but one which is particularly under the spotlight right now. Jane Friswell, CEO of nasen, asks: What does good quality SEN provision actually mean?
Adopting good hygienic practice in an educational establishment is not just about preventing the odd cold. It actually plays a far more important role than many people realise, writes Daniella Paolozzi from the British Institute of Cleaning Science
David Garioch, health and safety manager at London Borough of Sutton and chair of the Education Group at the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, explains the processes needed to ensure children and staff are kept away from harm in schools
Despite his fame and fortune, forged from a fanatical fancy for food, celebrity chef Jamie Oliver continues in his quest to improve nutrition and cooking skills in schools across the UK. Food Revolution Day, which took place in May, highlights the need for food education in the curriculum
There is far more to play provision than just equipment. Neil Coleman, a Play England trustee, analyses all the factors that when put together can promote children’s health, behaviour and personal development
Melanoma is one of the most prominent cancers among young children in the UK. The Outdoor Kids Sun Safety Code tackles the issue of sun safety and advises on how to sun protect children more effectively and ensure healthy habits are developed from a young age. Michelle Baker comments on the programme
Organising a school trip can be a complicated and unnerving task. The School Travel Forum’s Ian Pearson discusses why school trips needn’t be such a daunting prospect for teachers, and why they shouldn’t be part of a risk-averse culture
ukactive launched its much anticipated children’s activity report, Generation Inactive, which addresses the lack of tracking of pupil’s physical activity and fitness within primary schools, as well as ways to promote a more active day
Guildford County School took part in the Sky Sports Living for Sport programme, an initiative that uses sport stars and sport skills to improve young people’s lives. Nikki Sullivan, head of key stage 4 PE, shares the school’s experience
The London Grid for Learning (LGfL), a community of 2,500 schools, academies and local authorities which benefit from the bulk buying of Internet connectivity in London Boroughs, has launched TRUSTnet – a nationwide service which enables substantial savings plus a range of essential resources
Charlotte Avery, headmistress of St Mary’s School in Cambridge, discusses how the school develops leaders, and outlines what the school ethos is on teachers and other staff.
No longer just restricted to the ICT classroom, many schools are now using display and projection equipment to enhance learning activities in every subject, writes Dave Smith, vice chair of Naace
Dr Morgan Phillips, of Keep Britain Tidy and Eco Schools England, examines the topic of sustainability in the national curriculum and shares ideas on how it can be imbedded into other subjects
A Biocote study into the effectiveness of antimicrobial surfaces at killing germs in the classroom has shed light on the types of bacteria found in schools
Ergonomics, space and the evolving classroom environment are all factors to consider when buying furniture, writes BESA’s director Caroline Wright, who shares some advice
Is it realistic to think that schools can ever go completely paper‑free? Probably not, but paper-free processes may not be so far away, writes AIIM’s director of market intelligence Doug Miles
Celebrating its 11th year, the 2015 Education Business Awards will take place on 8 July at London’s Grange Hotel and will reward outstanding achievements in the UK education sector
