If you're considering a career in teaching, a PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) is a popular option to gain the necessary qualifications and training. However, with the high demand for PGCE courses, it can be competitive to secure a place. Here are 5 tips for successfully getting onto a PGCE course: 1) Gain Relevant ExperienceContinue reading "5 Tips for Successfully Getting Onto a PGCE Course"
5 Tips for Securing Your First Job as a Teacher
Landing your first job as a teacher can be both exciting and daunting. As you embark on this journey, it's important to equip yourself with the necessary tools and strategies to stand out from the competition. Here are 5 tips for securing your first job as a teacher: 1) Build a Strong Professional Network NetworkingContinue reading "5 Tips for Securing Your First Job as a Teacher"
5 Effective Behaviour Management Techniques Every Teacher Should Know
As a teacher, managing student behaviour can be one of the most challenging aspects of the job. However, with the right techniques and strategies, you can create a positive and productive learning environment that fosters student engagement and achievement. Here are 5 effective behaviour management techniques that every teacher should know: 1) Positive Reinforcement ResearchContinue reading "5 Effective Behaviour Management Techniques Every Teacher Should Know"
5 Tips for New Teachers: How to Be Successful in the Classroom
As a new teacher, it can be overwhelming to navigate the complexities of the classroom while also trying to create a positive learning environment for your students. However, with a few key strategies and tips, you can set yourself up for success and make a lasting impact on your students. Here are 5 tips forContinue reading "5 Tips for New Teachers: How to Be Successful in the Classroom"
Teacher recruitment targets likely to be missed in English, maths and science, new NFER report reveals
A new report warns that there is a substantial risk that teacher recruitment targets will not be met this year across a large range of secondary subjects, including English, a subject that usually meets its target. It also worryingly shows that there are recruitment challenges in other subjects that tend to recruit well, including geography, biology, artContinue reading "Teacher recruitment targets likely to be missed in English, maths and science, new NFER report reveals"
Six boys to one girl in many areas of computing education, new report shows
Girls are now outnumbered six to one by boys across computer science classes, according to new research by the professional body for information technology. Once young women do choose computing they generally outperform their male counterparts, the new report by BCS, The Chartered institute for IT found. BCS’ ‘Landscape Review - Computing Qualifications in theContinue reading "Six boys to one girl in many areas of computing education, new report shows"
Effective teaching: 10 tips on what works and what doesn’t
The question of what makes a great teacher has been around for a long time. It’s an enquiry that poses many problems because there’s simply no set recipe for success, and different approaches work for different professionals and students. The Sutton Trust has published a report that reviews the research into effective teaching, finding that popularContinue reading "Effective teaching: 10 tips on what works and what doesn’t"
Thousands of students walk out of education in NUS strike
Following last week’s announcement over changes to student fees and minimum university entry requirements, yesterday thousands of students from across the UK walked out of education in the National Union of Students (NUS) student strike. Around 700 students in Bloomsbury, London were joined by hundreds more students in Liverpool, Manchester and Sheffield. Those in attendance were united by their oppositionContinue reading "Thousands of students walk out of education in NUS strike"
40 Students Unions call on Universities to break links with fossil fuel and arms companies
Students Unions have joined 796 signatories to demand that the education sector break their links with companies who uphold colonialism and imperialism. The open letter, which was also signed by Members of Parliament, student officers, and supporters from the wider public, called for universities and colleges to stop investing in and partnering with fossil fuel and arms companies. Instead,Continue reading "40 Students Unions call on Universities to break links with fossil fuel and arms companies"
“Pressuring kids to ‘eat more healthily’ almost always backfires” says Intuitive Eating Expert Laura Thomas
The Founder of the London Centre for Intuitive Eating wants to help parents ‘cut through the noise’ when it comes to feeding children, equipping them with the tools to raise kids to have a healthy relationship with food and their bodies Laura Thomas, PhD is on a mission to help remove mealtime pressure on parentsContinue reading "“Pressuring kids to ‘eat more healthily’ almost always backfires” says Intuitive Eating Expert Laura Thomas"