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

From September, up to £6000 will be available for teachers working in key STEM and technical subjects such as maths, construction and engineering, as well as early years education, as part of the government’s drive to recruit and retain the best staff, the Department for Education announced.

The expansion of the levelling up premium payment scheme to those working in further...

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Second launch for Government-funded programme helping parents and carers re-enter the tech and engineering sectors

Women Returners and STEM Returners have launched the second phase of a successful return-to-work support programme, which has helped more than 40 parents and carers with engineering and tech experience get back to their careers.

Supported by the Minister for Women, Maria Caulfield, STEM ReCharge is providing career coaching, job skills training, mentoring and technical refresh...

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LACK OF CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES IN SCHOOLS IS IMPACTING STUDENT MORALE, SAY HALF OF TEACHERS

  • Almost a quarter (24%) of students' enjoyment of secondary school is being negatively affected as they are unable to develop their creative skills.
  • 18% believe this is also impacting students' mental health.
  • More than 1 in 10 think it is damaging the culture within schools.

Around half of secondary school teachers in England have warned that...

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How to Keep the Kids Entertained

  1. Smart Go Genuis | RRP: £19.99 | Available from Smart Toys and Games

Promising to take children on an educational trip of a lifetime, the Go Genius collection is sure to keep them entertained (and improve their knowledge) during the holidays. The award-winning range of subject-themed board games, invites 2-4 players to grab their passports, fasten their seatbelts and...

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Teacher bonuses and funding for schools to level up education

STEM teachers in disadvantaged schools to receive £3,000 tax-free payments per year over next three years along with new funding to improve school buildings.

Pupils in the most disadvantaged schools will benefit from high-quality, specialised science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) teaching following a £60 million investment to attract and retain the top teaching talent....

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The Wonder of Play Brought to Life Through Geomagworld.

Geomag’s popular Magicube Full Color line has added to their range. Magicube building blocks are made from 100% recycled materials and provide hours of endless magnetic fun.

Swiss toy brand Geomagworld has provided educational and fun toys since1998. Their award-winning and STEM-enriched toys help children’s playtime become full of educational elements. Geomag’s range of Magicube...

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Record numbers of students take up university places

More than 695,000 A levels and 340,000 vocational and technical qualifications awarded.

From: Department for Education and The Rt Hon Gavin Williamson CBE MP

More than 210,000 18-year-old students in England have had their university places confirmed, with 192,000 at their first choice and increases in top grades for students from all backgrounds.

A record rate of...

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