National school competition ignites children’s interest in space and robotics
The online educational publisher Twinkl and the EPSRC UK Robotics & Autonomous Systems Network (UK-RAS Network), have joined forces to launch a national School Robot Competition and celebrated on Thursday 13th February with an out-of-this-world event. The competition invites classes and school groups to design space exploration robots using a specially created application or online. The launch […]
Is there any value spending time making parent-friendly communication?
Winston Poyton, education, charities & commercial product director at IRIS Software Group discusses the best way for schools to engage parents of children with SEN. Fear of the unknown can make points in the education journey such as a new teacher or starting a new school an anxious time for pupils with SEN and their […]
Literature, LEGO and learning to meet at national maths conference
Winnie the Pooh, Harry Potter, ‘maths dancing’ and LEGO will be among the wide variety of subjects introduced during the 80 original talks and workshops, at an annual national maths conference. 2020 Association of Teachers of Mathematics’ Annual Conference. Around 200 delegates – including subject teachers and lecturers, national educational policy makers, mathematics consultant organisations, […]
How WiFi is Transforming the Student Experience
The generation that has never lived life without the internet and easy access to a computer, Gen Z-ers grew up during the ultimate period of digital transformation. They’re now students and pupils and whether it’s school, college or university, WiFi has changed the game of education for them like no other generation has experienced. From […]
One in ten children leave primary school unable to brush their teeth
Surprising numbers of children in the UK are leaving primary school without basic life skills such as being able to brush their own teeth, dress themselves without assistance and tell the time. According to a new study, one in ten (10%) children are leaving primary school unable to brush their own teeth, dress themselves or […]
Transform floors, walls and lives – Rhino UK Talk Inclusive Play
Sensory Activities are becoming a hot trend, and we couldn’t be more excited that people are coming around to an inclusive style of play. Why? Well, because Sensory Activities are brilliant at engaging children’s minds, muscles and social sides, opening them up to new experiences; all whilst aiding their emotional, mental and physical development. You’ll […]
How coloured radiator covers can be used in autism education environments
Colour psychology studies how hues can impact the human behaviour. This is vital in an autism specialist unit or school. This is due to senses normally being heightened and behaviours closely monitored by onlooking staff. As well as supplying low surface temperature radiators, Contour also supply anti-ligature radiator covers which have numerous additional safety benefits. […]
Becoming a Thinking School helped our pupils become self-motivated learners
Judith Stephenson is Thinking Schools & Research Lead at Barbara Priestman Academy, Tyne and Wear. Here, she discusses the philosophy behind Thinking Schools and how it has helped her pupils, who are all on the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Our journey to becoming a Thinking School began back in 2008; it has been a complex and […]
Liverpool headteacher up for National Autistic Society Award
Mrs Ania Hildrey, headteacher of Abbot’s Lea School in Woolton, has been shortlisted for the National Autistic Society’s prestigious Autism Professionals Awards, in the Achievement by an Individual Education Professional category. The annual awards recognise people, services and schools across the UK who are making a difference to autistic people and their families. The […]