TalkTalk launches new school trip initiative with the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland at Edinburgh Zoo
Focused on supporting schools where the cost of travel would be a barrier, the pilot project aims to reduce the financial strain on parents and schools
The bursary scheme comes as TalkTalk rolls out great value full fibre across Edinburgh
March 1st marked National Offer Day, when many children in England and Wales will find out which secondary schools they will go to.
School transitions can be incredibly challenging. Children in schools continually experience transitions – between different schools, classes, and year groups. A key part of an educator’s role is to make sure these periods of change run as smoothly as possible...
As reading attainment rises in schools, reading for pleasure continues its sharp decline To mark World Book Day 2023, the charity is calling on teachers, carers and parents to ensure that reading for pleasure [1] is encouraged as much as reading attainment, in and outside of schools.
While reading was the only core subject which saw attainment levels improve in 2022, (at Key Stage 2, 75% of...
Ofsted has published its latest curriculum research review, this time looking at art education in schools. Today’s report explores the factors that contribute to a high-quality art education . It sets out a broad conception of curriculum quality that draws on the education inspection framework as well as art education research, art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and art practice.
With many parents wanting to give their kids a head start when it comes to reading, Phonics with Robert Reg, a phonics class with 55 locations across the country, is on hand to do just that. Teacher Alex Burnside started her popular early year's phonics classes (which were highly commended for Best Franchise/Licensed Preschool Activity in the What’s on 4 Kids Awards) in 2016, and now classes...
Education lawyers say many local authorities are missing the phase transfer deadline
The number of children with special educational needs who are facing a disruption in their education because of Councils missing the ‘Phase Transfer’ deadline is increasing, leading education lawyers have warned.
The official ‘Phase Transfer’ deadline - the date by which local councils must...
Ofsted has today published the first in a new series of reports looking at how subjects are taught in England’s schools .
Today’s report looks at science education and draws on evidence from a sample of primary and secondary schools, gathered as part of routine inspections.
Read the ‘Finding the optimum: the science subject report’ .
Education comes in many forms – not only do children learn from their regular school systems, but education is also a continual thing. Children are constantly learning, and one unique style of education is the forest school.
There is an estimated 3.24 million hectares of woodland in the United Kingdom. With all this beautiful nature on our doorstep, it is no wonder that children find delight...
