Blended Learning must be part of education’s ‘new normal’
By Dr Junaid Mubeen, Director of Education, Whizz Education In brief Blended learning is back, but faces a backlash for fear that online learning is diluting the quality of human-led instruction. The intention of blended learning is to exploit the best of online and offline instruction so that teachers are freed up to do […]
Fiona Miller – Director of People Programmes at IGD
“With 18-24 year olds disproportionately affected by the economic impact of COVID-19, it is more vital than ever that businesses work in partnership with education and government to support the employment prospects of young people. “This month, the Government’s Skills and Post-16 Education Bill has been introduced, aiming to create a system that is […]
Educators to receive greater recognition in historic chemistry prizes overhaul.
The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) has more than doubled the number of prizes open to educators, as part of a major overhaul of its established recognition structures to be fairer, more inclusive and representative of modern chemical science. The announcement comes a year on from the closure of all schools, nurseries, colleges and […]
Smartick – maths initiative to create equal opportunities for children in need
AN innovative maths program has launched a new charity initiative to help children in need advance in their maths education. For every subscription of Smartick taken out, the platform will donate another to a child who needs it as part of its 1=1 campaign. The brand is passionate about creating equal opportunities for […]
Dollar Academy becomes the first independent school in the UK to receive Food for Life Green Kitchen Standard Award
Leading independent school Dollar Academy has become the first in the UK to be awarded the Food for Life Green Kitchen Standard Award, in recognition of their extensive sustainability practices. Issued by Food for Life, a Soil Association programme that works to make good food available to all, the Green Kitchen Standard Award recognises organisations […]
More chores for girls in the UK means less time to schoolwork
Covid-19 is having a disproportionate impact on girls in Britain, with many taking on additional household chores such as cooking and cleaning, leaving them less time to do their schoolwork, according to a new survey. Two-thirds (66%) of girls and women aged between 14 and 24 say they are spending more time cooking for their […]
Stronger Than Hate: Anti-Hate Challenge for UK Secondary Schools
A powerful challenge which empowers children to tackle hate within their communities and take action for a better future is being launched to UK secondary schools. Created by University of Southern California (USC) Shoah Foundation, in partnership with Discovery Education, the Stronger Than Hate Challenge invites pupils to use their creativity to bring communities […]
One-in-Four Parents Say Poor Quality Internet Connection Negatively Impacts School Pupils’ Education
New data from YouGov Research, commissioned by Huawei UK, reveals millions of children across the UK are being held back in the virtual classroom, exposing a nationwide digital divide felt by families. The research shows one in four UK parents (24 percent) believe their children are struggling to complete lessons and schoolwork because of […]
Home-schooling leads to a new found appreciation for teachers
5% of parents now considering a career in education Suggested areas of improvement for streamlining home-schooling by parents revealed After taking on part of the responsibility for educating their child, almost half (49%) of parents stated that they’re significantly more appreciative of work that teachers do and cited Maths (31%) and Sciences (26%) as the […]