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”
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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”
NIESR awarded major grant to study the impact of COVID-19 on children’s educational, language, social & emotional outcomes
The National Institute of Economic and Social Research is delighted to have been awarded a grant from the Nuffield Foundation, worth approximately £500K, to examine the impact that the school closures and lockdowns related to Covid-19 will have on children’s language development, social & emotional skills, and educational outcomes. The work will be led byContinueContinue reading “NIESR awarded major grant to study the impact of COVID-19 on children’s educational, language, social & emotional outcomes”
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 Navigating Teaching
The to-do list will always be there and working all the hours of the day, unfortunately, isn’t going to conquer it. As well as actually teaching children, you also have to plan other lessons, create those lessons, mark books, mark assignments, maintain data, and various other tasks outside of the classroom. It may feel neverContinueContinue reading “5 Tips for Navigating Teaching”
UK Government girl’s education committment requires more funding
Mark Sheard, CEO of World Vision UK, said: “World Vision UK welcomes the G7 Declaration on girls’ education and its global target to get 40 million more girls into school by 2026, but this must truly mean 40 million more girls.” “Many girls have had to leave education due to the impact of the COVID-19ContinueContinue reading “UK Government girl’s education committment requires more funding”