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 aimsContinueContinue reading “UK Reads appeals for help to reach 5,000 children in need of urgent literacy support”
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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 theContinueContinue 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 afterContinueContinue 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 thatContinueContinue 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 MedicalContinueContinue 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 toContinueContinue reading “Randomised trials could help to return children safely to schools”
5 ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR NEWLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS
Starting off as a teacher can be an extremely daunting task. Gone are the days of having another teacher in the room as a safety net or a reassuring smile. It’s now just you and the class. It can be a worrying time for some but it really doesn’t have to be. Your NQT yearContinueContinue reading “5 ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR NEWLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS”
How to Master the ‘Hook’ – 5 Techniques to Grab Your Class’s Attention
Every teacher knows the importance of a good ‘hook’ or starter to get the lesson off on the right foot. These are just 5 simple ways to ‘spice’ up your starters to ensure you have the class engaged from the very beginning. These techniques can be used in a wide range of subjects and canContinueContinue reading “How to Master the ‘Hook’ – 5 Techniques to Grab Your Class’s Attention”
Ocean Conservation Trust provides engaging, weekly online lessons for school children across the country who are being educated at home during lockdown
The National Marine Aquarium, an initiative of the Ocean Conservation Trust, will provide the background for the broadcasting of an exciting series of free, live lessons. The live lessons will assist with home learning whilst also providing a chance for children and their parents and teachers to gain some of the wellbeing benefits that haveContinueContinue reading “Ocean Conservation Trust provides engaging, weekly online lessons for school children across the country who are being educated at home during lockdown”
Free online classes keep UK’s children learning through lockdown
An eight-week course of classes combining drama, dance, cookery and more aims to keep the nation’s children learning through lockdown. Tiny Toes Ballet, a nationwide school for learning through dance, is offering the classes to help support parents and teachers who are home schooling due to lockdown. The Free Lockdown Programme provides online weekly activities aimed atContinueContinue reading “Free online classes keep UK’s children learning through lockdown”