Education

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Teachers to get up to £6000 extra to teach vital subjects

The incentive is backed by £200 million investment to support schools and colleges attract and retain the excellent teachers they need in vital subjects.

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Back to school: making the walk fun and educational

Walking to school is a great way for you and your child to get some exercise early in the morning, and it offers a wonderful opportunity to explore the world together too. This is the perfect time to think about ways that you can make this walk even more fun for both you and your child, and add some exploration and learning elements to the experience too.

As well as getting in some...

UK wide children’s creative writing competition 500 Words launches

Today, the UK’s most successful writing competition for children, 500 Words, launched on BBC Breakfast, live from a primary school in Abergavenny. Once again, the competition has been given the royal seal of approval, with Her Majesty The Queen announcing that it was open in a special poem to Sir Lenny Henry, one of this year’s judges, on BBC Breakfast.

It is also confirmed that this year’s...

Dewsbury Primary School design a garden fit for The King

HM King Charles III ‘deeply touched’ by letter from Thornhill Junior and Infant School

Dewsbury-based Thornhill Junior and Infant School has received a letter of acknowledgement from His Majesty The King, after the school sent eco-garden designs as part of the nationwide Coronation celebrations.

In May, Eco-Councillors at Thornhill J and I School ran a competition for fellow...

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Young ocean lovers can help drive change at International Summit

Our marine environment is intricate, interconnected and vital to all life on earth. Find out who is driving change in ocean conservation and learn how you can become part of the solution.

The Young Marine Biologist (YMB) Summit is a free, online event run by The Marine Biological Association (MBA) in partnership with Save our Seas Foundation and is aimed towards young people with an interest...

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ECO-FRIENDLY TOY BRAND LAUNCHES IN MANCHESTER

A new eco-friendly toy brand has launched in Manchester, selling fun and vibrant jigsaws for children.

Play Shed Puzzles specialises in vector artwork designs, produced with bright colours and kind-to-planet materials.

Six puzzles feature in the launch; Unicorn Magic, A Mermaid’s Tale, Space Explorer, Jungle Party, Fire Engine and Festive Fun, all with 48 pieces, perfect for...

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National campaign calls for urgent action to modernise early years education

A new report, published today, has revealed that drastic and urgent government action is required to resolve the ongoing shortcomings in early years education. As the biggest funding crisis in its history forces yet more nurseries to close their doors – there has been a 50% increase in closures in the last year alone1 – the Children’s Alliance has partnered with early development ed-tech...

Getting back-to-school ready: Ex-teacher shares tips for parents

As summer comes to an end, parents across the country are gearing up for the back-to-school season. However, transitioning from the laid-back summer routine to the structured school schedule can be a challenge for both parents and children with searches for “back to school advice” increasing by 280% in the past 30 days.

That’s why life insurance broker Reassured has teamed up with ex...

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More support for children with special educational needs

Over a thousand new special school places confirmed, as additional seven special free schools to be built

Over a thousand more children and young people with SEND are set to benefit from access to high-quality specialised learning, with seven new special free schools in Cambridgeshire, Kent, Merton and Norfolk selected to be built alongside the existing 83 already committed to opening,...

Embark on an Eco-Adventure: Simple Ways to Embrace Sustainability Before Schools Start Again

Wow, it’s almost time to send our kids back to school. Whether that disappoints you or makes you breathe a sigh of relief (hey, we’re not judging either way), you should begin prepping for their return sooner rather than later. Especially when it comes to environmental impact.

As we continue to develop our understanding and commitment to the environment, taking a closer look at our...

Thousands of pupils secure place at their first-choice university

University acceptances are up on 2019, with 79% getting their first-choice as results return to pre-pandemic levels in an important step back to normal.

Young people across England are celebrating exam results this morning – with thousands of them moving on to university, apprenticeships and the world of work.

Overall, 79% of 18-year-old pupils in the UK receiving a decision today...