Education

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EXCITING NEW LIBRARY READING PROGRAMME FOR UNDER-4s AIMS TO BOOST CHILDREN’S LOVE OF BOOKS

Libraries Unlimited launches ‘Libro’s Friends’ adventure across Devon and Torbay

An exciting new early years reading programme with stickers to collect has been launched in libraries across Devon and Torbay, aiming to inspire a lifelong love of reading.

Libro’s Friends is an extension of Libraries Unlimited’s hugely successful The Secret Book Quest, which was launched in 2021....

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EDEN PROJECT AND WWF-UK LAUNCH FIRST JOINT LIVE STREAM FROM THE MAGICAL RAINFOREST BIOME AHEAD OF GREENEST BIG LUNCH ON 1-2 JUNE

The Eden Project in Cornwall and WWF-UK are teaming up for their first-ever joint lesson using the power of live stream to reach school children with a special Big Lunch themed virtual event from the attraction’s magical lush green Rainforest Biome.

Any child aged 5-11 in school stages 1 and 2 can enjoy this free 45-minute live interactive session (24 April 10:00AM) that will explore...

The Home Ed Daily Website launches to support parents looking to home educate

In today's ever-changing educational landscape, home education has become a practical choice for parents looking for a flexible and personalised approach to their children's learning journey. As they explore home ed, families discover the joys of bespoke education and self-directed learning. The shift away from the traditional school environment has liberated families from the daily grind of...

Manor Green Primary School Encourages Family Engagement with "Book and Bagel" Mornings

Manor Green Primary Academy in Denton recently held its first “Book and Bagel” morning, aimed at fostering family engagement and promoting a love for reading among young learners.

Every Tuesday morning, Manor Green Primary School warmly invites early years families into the classroom for a special "Book and Bagel" session. The morning provides an invaluable opportunity for parents...

The Summer Camps Trust launches its Try Out Camps for August 2024

Charity the Summer Camps Trust has launched their Try Out Camps for August 2024 at Longtown Outdoor Education Centre, on the Herefordshire – Wales border, in wonderful countryside. The camps are subsidised to encourage parents who have never thought about sending their children aged between 9 and 15 away to a camp before to give it a try.

Summer Camps are residential children’s...

7 year old James Meconi will be the World’s youngest person to visit all sovereign countries in the world!

Preston born James Meconi is set to become the youngest person to hold the Guinness World Record for visiting all the sovereign states in the world (total of 196 countries).

James (known as Jamie) and his mum Hayley never set out with a world record in mind they just had wanderlust in their souls and after losing James’s father, when he was a 6 month old baby, they realised just how...

How can we encourage more young people to want to work in education?

Entering the world of work is an exciting, transformative time for any young person. But it can come with a sense of pressure for teachers, parents and guardians who want to ensure that the younger generation get the best start they can. With a little preparation, we can ensure young people are equipped to make informed choices about their future career paths.

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Scotland’s teachers to be offered free coaching to improve wellbeing

Teaching staff and education professionals across Scottish schools and early learning facilities are to be offered free wellbeing coaching as part of a new initiative funded by the Scottish Government aimed at helping individuals cope with pressures on mental health.

The £200,000 programme will be delivered by Know You More – an Edinburgh-based social enterprise specialising in coaching and...

Fieldhead Primary Academy celebrates latest Ofsted report

Fieldhead Primary Academy in Birstall celebrates another positive Ofsted report, with the school being labelled as ‘welcoming and nurturing’ and everyone living out of the school’s vision of ‘a great school at the heart of the community’.

The news of the recent Ofsted inspection, which resulted in a well-deserved overall judgment of "Good," with the effectiveness of Personal...

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Parent first approach at the core of new guidance on gender questioning children

Schools and colleges told that parents should be involved in decisions affecting their children.

Today (19 December) the Department for Education has published comprehensive guidance for teachers on how best to support pupils questioning their gender in schools .social transition

This includes requests from pupils for ‘social transition’ which can include requests to change pronouns...

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Coding and digital technology – how young is too young?

Playing sports, learning an instrument or taking to the stage are extra-curricular activities proven to be essential to your child’s development. Participation in activities outside the classroom gives kids the confidence to interact with others outside their usual social circles whilst learning new skills and abilities. Above all, kids see it as a chance to have fun and unwind from the...

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