Genna Ash-Brown

Education publishers, authors and resources suppliers have issued an open letter to the Department for Education (DfE), calling on them to reconsider plans to turn Oak National Academy (ONA) into an arms-length public curriculum body. ONA was founded during the pandemic and offers nearly 10,000 free lessons to teachers covering age groups 4-16.

The benefits of meditation and mindfulness are widely recognised in adults, but many overlook the advantages of teaching children this important life skill and the benefits it can bring to both their wellbeing and their behaviour. A recent survey conducted by NHS Digital found that 17% of children aged between 6–16 had a probable mental disorder, while 39% had experienced a deterioration of their mental health between 2017–2021.

Far from an example of smart tech for the sake of smart tech, the Elmo Board can actually help better engage students — and, in the process, help improve learning outcomes. Here are five ways it can turbocharge teaching – or, at least, make it a whole lot easier. #1. Enhanced visual learning Concepts that can be demonstrated visually are more likely to be retained.