What makes a good school building? | Education Business
Having space and natural light should be an absolute given in a school building. It should be welcoming and uplifting, providing a sense of ownership and pride for pupils and staff. Research has been carried out over the years on the impact of well designed buildings and it’s proved hard to measure, in terms of its impact on educational ...
A clean school creates a positive learning environment
In a report published by the Northern Ireland Education and Library Board, it was found that there are a number of strategic benefits to a clean school: creates a positive learning experience and contributes to the ethos and culture of the school; encourages good hygiene practices; promotes a positive image to parents and reassures of pupil ...
The importance and value of art, craft and design
Art, craft and design introduces participants to a range of intellectual and practical skills. It enables learners to use and understand the properties of a wide range of tools, machines, materials and systems. It provides children, young people and lifelong learners with regular opportunities to think imaginatively and creatively and develop ...
An IT strategy for schools - Education Business
An IT strategy for schools . Richard Martin, digital transformation lead at edtech charity LGfL – The National Grid for Learning, provides a blueprint for building an effective IT strategy, with an outline of the key components and considerations to ensure that teachers, management, support staff, and students have the hardware, software, skills and understanding essential for tomorrow’s ...
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The Workplace Charging Scheme launched by the Office of Zero Emission Vehicles in 2022 has been extended to schools, academies, colleges and universities. This means organisations are now eligible for up to 75% off the installation of new charge points on their premises, with state-funded education institutions able to claim up to £2,500 per ...
The long and short of the UK teacher crisis | Education Business
At the heart of the raft of pledges, is to place the very best teachers in the most challenged schools and the commitment to ensure a good primary education for every child. The media paints a different picture. Recent headlines in the Times Educational Supplement have included, ‘Teacher shortages leads schools to spend £733million on supply ...
Minimise your school's environmental footprint
According to the Carbon Trust, schools could reduce their energy bills by up to £44 million in UK, preventing 625,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere. UK schools currently account for over half of local authorities' carbon emissions and they therefore play a pivotal role in cutting public sector's costs and slashing ...
The impact of tablets in the classroom | Education Business
The Benefits. Tablets enhanced pedagogy by enabling teachers to adapt their teaching style to suit the needs of individual students, and allowed for innovative ways to learn. This was particularly beneficial for special needs students. The devices also improved student, teacher and parent engagement with learning.
Residential trips: Are they worth it? | Education Business
Residential trips should offer a real enhancement to curriculum‑based classroom work so that the two are fully integrated. Due diligence is good for everyone. Check the background and qualifications of the providers’ staff as well as insurance documentation and risk assessments. Risk assessments drawn up by providers are more reflective of ...
Opportunities for learning beyond the classroom
Providing students with opportunities to access high quality learning beyond the classroom experiences can open their eyes to the world around them and allows them to develop into well-rounded citizens. The latest research confirms that LOtC can enhance academic attainment and support health and well-being. A newly published research report by ...