Following the recent Education Select Committee report, Lorraine Peterson, CEO of Nasen, asks whether the policy changes will improve the provision for those children with SEND
There is an income collection revolution under way, as an increasing number of schools are taking significant steps towards becoming ‘fully cashless’. But what does it mean to be ‘fully cashless’? And what should be considered before investing in a cashless payment system?
A higher degree of close contact, sharing communal facilities and lower levels of good hygiene practice amongst children mean that schools can be the ideal setting for infections. A clean environment is therefore essential in the fight against infection
A ‘can do’ culture that is supportive of learning outside the classroom can add the most value to enabling students to achieve well and thrive, says a recent Ofsted best practice report. Elaine Skates, deputy chief executive of the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom, explains how this can be achieved
Can making pupils aware of the connection between the classroom and the workplace at primary age really shape their future career choices? Sonita Alleyne OBE, investigates
The recent leasing scam that affected several schools has delivered a costly word of warning to others. BESA director Caroline Wright summarises the advantages and potential pitfalls of leasing and how BESA is working with members to stop this mis-selling controversy from happening again.
Schools are uniquely placed to engage with children and young people about how to stay safe online. However with issues such as cyberbullying and ‘sexting’, teachers and pupils alike can find it difficult to talk about. Children’s charity the NSPCC gives advice on how to approach the issue.
Schools, academies and colleges across the country have been awarded for their hard work, dedication and achievements at the seventh annual Education Business Awards on 6 December 2012
The finalists for the Educational Journey of the Year Award cover numerous areas, from community project work and treks to sports tours and scientific research expeditions. One common thread connects them all; each journey has inspired, challenged and encouraged the young people involved
Researchers are working with children, parents and practitioners to understand more about how technology-enhanced learning environments can benefit children with autism, with successful results to date. Dr Karen Guldberg, director of the University of Birmingham’s Autism Centre for Education and Research, explains
The Football Foundation’s Rory Carroll explains why an £18m Premier League funded scheme to develop new or refurbished sports facilities for local people is good news for schools
For the last six years, the Education Business Awards have been recognising the outstanding achievements of primary and secondary schools from all sectors. The 2012 event, sponsored by RM Education, will once again take place at the Emirates Stadium, London, and will look identify examples of best practice, and uncover evidence of the hard word and dedication taking place every day in schools across the UK.
Understanding the pattern of energy use in a building remains the fundamental insight upon which energy management strategies are built, as Alan Aldridge, executive director of the Energy Services and Technology Association (ESTA) explains
The leading event for learning technology takes place from 30 January to 2 February 2013 at ExCeL London, bringing together more than 700 exhibitors and more than 30,000 visitors.
In early October, the Education Funding Agency issued the much anticipated design guidance for the schools that will be built under the Government’s Priority School Building Programme (PSBP). Referred to as ‘Austerity Schools’ by some, the plans aim to reduce the cost of new school buildings by 30 per cent and will help local authorities cut capital spending.
