Today (April 23), on UNESCO World Book Day, the World Literacy Foundation is calling for emergency support to improve children's reading standards after shock figures revealed the impact of the pandemic on literacy levels. Award-winning authors and actors including Stephen Fry and Dame Helen Mirren add their voices to the charity’s call to urgently intervene to mitigate child illiteracy rates internationally. With literacy programmes spanning across USA, Sub-Saharan Africa, UK, Australia and South America the charity is appealing for donations, via its newContinue reading "Urgency of children’s global literacy campaign increases due to pandemic"
Are GCSE pupils ready for next year’s studies? How to help your child catch up.
Exams may be off the table this year, but pupils still need to catch up with their GCSE studies in order to be ready for their A Level and further education courses next academic year. Chris Malcolm, founder of Wales-based educational resources provider Daydream Education, says that his company’s products are in demand from parentsContinue reading "Are GCSE pupils ready for next year’s studies? How to help your child catch up."
Reversing the trend in youth unemployment is key to drive economic recovery, says NCUB
The Government must act now to reverse the levels of youth unemployment, says the National Centre for Universities and Business (NCUB) in response the latest labour market statistics released today. Dr Joe Marshall, Chief Executive of NCUB said: “Whilst it is of course positive that the numbers of vacancies have increased to pre pandemic levelsContinue reading "Reversing the trend in youth unemployment is key to drive economic recovery, says NCUB"
New NFER report shows Covid-19 has led to anxiety and lower happiness among teachers
A new report published today by the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) shows that the first lockdown in March 2020 led to a decrease in the well-being of teachers – with a rise in distress, anxiety and lower levels of happiness and life satisfaction, compared to pre-pandemic levels. However, the new data highlights that theContinue reading "New NFER report shows Covid-19 has led to anxiety and lower happiness among teachers"
UK Reads appeals for help to reach 5,000 children in need of urgent literacy support
Best-selling authors add their voice to ‘Before it's too Late' literacy campaign on World Book Day. The UK Reads campaign aims to help children access books and learn to read in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Disadvantaged children are at higher risk than ever before of falling significantly behind with their vocabulary and reading ability. The campaign aimsContinue reading "UK Reads appeals for help to reach 5,000 children in need of urgent literacy support"
Education has the WORST work-life balance in the UK, new research suggests.
Almost a third (30%) of British workers reported that they don’t have a good work-life balance in their current job role. Now new findings from Delamere Health have revealed which industries are failing to sustain a positive work and life balance for their employees. According to the research carried out by the data experts at Delamere, Education was theContinue reading "Education has the WORST work-life balance in the UK, new research suggests."
Daydream Education launches free educational resources and home education tips
Wales-based educational resources provider Daydream Education has made a selection of its downloadable study tools available for FREE to support home education during lockdown. It has also issued a set of tips to help parents ensure their children get the most out of home study. The Bridgend-based company was founded 25 years ago by Chris Malcom afterContinue reading "Daydream Education launches free educational resources and home education tips"
Teaching is one of the biggest industries at risk of burnout during lockdown
According to new data from Delamere Health, education is estimated to be one of the most hazardous industries for workplace burnout potential during the nationwide lockdown. The coronavirus pandemic has massively impacted how education staff work daily. Staff are exposed to soaring anxiety levels, exhaustion and fear. Now new research from Delamere has revealed thatContinue reading "Teaching is one of the biggest industries at risk of burnout during lockdown"
Experts call for more pragmatic approach to higher education teaching
Millions of students around the world could benefit if their educators adopted a more flexible and practical approach, say Swansea University experts. After analysing the techniques current being used in higher education, the researchers are calling for a pragmatic and evidence-based approach instead. Professor Phil Newton, director of learning and teaching at Swansea University MedicalContinue reading "Experts call for more pragmatic approach to higher education teaching"
Randomised trials could help to return children safely to schools
Schools are closing again in response to surging levels of COVID-19 infection, but staging randomised trials when students eventually return could help to clarify uncertainties around when we should send children back to the classroom, according to a new study. Experts say that school reopening policies currently lack a rigorous evidence base - leading toContinue reading "Randomised trials could help to return children safely to schools"