Professor Bronwen Thomas received the award today, on International Literacy Day, for her Academic research work on literacy in the digital age. The announcement was made at the World Literacy Awards, an online ceremony hosted by the World Literacy Foundation. The awards were judged by a 16-strong panel which included writer, director, producer, DowntonContinueContinue reading “BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR WINS AT WORLD LITERACY AWARDS 2021”
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NOT FOR PROFIT, MALAIKA, WINS AT WORLD LITERACY AWARDS 2021
Malaika, a life-changing nonprofit organisation in The Democratic Republic of the Congo received the award today, on International Literacy Day, September 8 2021. Malaika has won a World Literacy Award for their significant contribution to literacy by an organisation. The announcement was made at the World Literacy Award online event hosted by the World LiteracyContinueContinue reading “NOT FOR PROFIT, MALAIKA, WINS AT WORLD LITERACY AWARDS 2021”
Mental health expert advice on managing exam results day if things don’t go to plan
A-Level results have hit an all-time high, with 45% of entries getting top grades, but what about the students who didn’t quite get the results they were hoping for? The NEU found that four in every five teachers (82%) believe exam pressure has the biggest impact on pupils’ mental health and with that Mike Delaney,ContinueContinue reading “Mental health expert advice on managing exam results day if things don’t go to plan”
PM’s new National Science and Technology Council is a significant step in the right direction for UK R&D, says NCUB
The Prime Minister’s new National Science and Technology Council, is a step in the right direction to make the UK a science superpower, says the National Centre for Universities and Business (NCUB). Rosalind Lowe, Head of Policy and Engagement at NCUB, said: “The UK has placed research and innovation at the heart of its national economic strategyContinueContinue reading “PM’s new National Science and Technology Council is a significant step in the right direction for UK R&D, says NCUB”
Urgent apprenticeship reform necessary to prevent disadvantaged young people suffering double Covid blow
The apprenticeship system in England requires urgent action to ensure disadvantaged young people interested in apprenticeships – and whose prospects have already been impacted by Covid – do not suffer a second educational blow, according to a new report. The study, https://www.nfer.ac.uk/media/4531/nfer_imap_apprenticeships_report.pdf published today by the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER), examines the impact of recentContinueContinue reading “Urgent apprenticeship reform necessary to prevent disadvantaged young people suffering double Covid blow”
NFER response to Education Secretary Statement on Education Recovery
Responding to the Education Secretary’s statement on education recovery, Carole Willis, chief executive of the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) said: “The events of last week came as a surprise and disappointment to the whole education sector, particularly as the Prime Minister was reported to have viewed education as a central plank of theContinueContinue reading “NFER response to Education Secretary Statement on Education Recovery”
ZigZag Education offers great resources to teachers
If you’re looking for something to spice up your old schemes of work or something to fill a void, you’re bound to find something useful at ZigZag Education. https://zigzageducation.co.uk/?link=aff88 I stumbled across this site whilst looking to create more revision materials for my Year 11 History class. The website is easy to use and hasContinueContinue reading “ZigZag Education offers great resources to teachers”
NFER statement: Carole Willis’ response to the PAC report
Commenting on today’s House of Commons Public Accounts Committee’s report, National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) chief executive, Carole Willis, said: “NFER’s early research into the impact of Covid-19 on education showed that, despite the introduction of remote education, teachers estimated that their pupils missed significant learning. NFER’s more recent studies have demonstrated that forContinueContinue reading “NFER statement: Carole Willis’ response to the PAC report”
NFER response to NAHT’s Blueprint for a stronger and fairer system for all
Responding to the NAHT’s Blueprint for a stronger and fairer system for all, Carole Willis, the chief executive of the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) said: “We welcome this paper, particularly the 12 guiding principles on education recovery. “Having undertaken extensive research into the impacts of the pandemic on schools and children, we haveContinueContinue reading “NFER response to NAHT’s Blueprint for a stronger and fairer system for all”
5 Tips For Your Teaching Application
Applying for teaching roles can be a bit of a minefield, so here are 5 simple tips for when you’re next completing teaching applications. 1) Visit The School If you get the opportunity to go and look around the school you’re applying for – do it. It’s a great way to see if it’s theContinueContinue reading “5 Tips For Your Teaching Application”