QA Education Books – review

Education books - Mermaid Who Couldn't

QA Education Books – Top Picks. We take a look at some of the latest children’s titles as well as CPD books. See the “competitions” section to be in with a chance of winning books throughout the year… The Mermaid Who Couldn’t, written by Ali Redford, illustrated by Kara Simpson (JKP, £9.99) Abandoned on the ocean floor, […]

Children’s Meditations In My Heart: review

Children's Meditations In My Heart

Review: Children’s Meditations In My Heart, by Gitte Winter Graugaard (£14.95, Room For Reflection Publishing) With test season in full swing, the importance of pupils getting a good night’s sleep is paramount. But worries about school, friends, arguments and all the other stresses which feature in everyday life can prevent children from nodding off.  The […]

DigiLab 3D45 Review: Dremel’s 3D printer is school friendly!

Dremel DigiLab illuminated

With 3D printing making a splash in industry, schools are beginning to invest in the technology to help prepare students for future careers. But with the cost relatively high and the technology still emerging, is it worth handing over much-needed funding? Here, we review the Dremel DigiLab 3D45 model to explore whether 3D printing is […]

Varidesk standing desk review

Varidesk standing desk review

Time to boost fitness levels using a height-adjustable standing desk? Review by Shirley Chisnall, Editor, QA Education magazine The NHS website explains ‘Why sitting too much is bad for your health’, and the general advice is that adults aged 19 to 64 should try to sit down less throughout the day, including at work and when […]