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Discovery Education unveils learning resources to support dyslexic pupils
Global edtech leader Discovery Education has unveiled a collection of high-quality digital resources and learning tools to support teachers and pupils during this month’s Dyslexia Awareness Week (7-13 October) and beyond. Available via Discovery Education’s award-winning DoodleLearning app and daily learning platform Espresso, , the tools and resources include special features to engage and support pupils with dyslexia – while raising awareness of neurodiversity and how it affects young people.
Wickes delivers support for schools amid budget pressures
Home improvement retailer Wickes announced that schools represent the largest segment of the community supported by the Wickes Community Programme in the first half of this year. More than 50% of donations went to projects in schools 2023, and the trend is continuing in 2024. This initiative provides invaluable assistance to schools across the country, donating essential products to help create and maintain vibrant learning environments.
Climate change is ‘in our hands’
Pupils from a North East Primary School have collaborated with scientists to design a board game which allows young people to explore the issue of climate change and discuss the actions that can be taken in response to this global challenge. Climate Change: It’s In Our Hands is a classroom-based game, aimed at children aged from ten years old and designed to make the often-complex subject of climate change accessible and engaging in a meaningful way.
Oscar winning author Charlie Mackesy launches free educational resources
Award-winning Author Charlie Mackesy has partnered with National Literacy Trust, Penguin Random House UK and BBC Teach to share free educational resources inspired by his beloved bestseller The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse. Since the publication of the book in 2019, and the 2022 animated film adaptation, Charlie has received messages, pictures, hand-made books and drawing from teachers and children who have engaged with the story in classrooms and online platforms.
Train the Trainer: Free media literacy program launches to support UK teachers, as 90% call for media literacy to be taught in schools
An innovative and timely new media literacy programme, aimed at equipping teachers with the necessary skills to support their students in identifying truthful, reliable, and trustworthy information online, has now launched.
Into Film and Aardman announce educational partnership; and Into Film Festival bookings launch today
Educational event, News, Primary schools, Resources, Support materials 7 Views Marking the start of a new academic year, Into Film and Aardman are proud to announce their new educational partnership consisting of the creation and launch of an exciting new animation course, Animate! with Aardman, aimed at Primary School teachers and their pupils.
New storybook boosts children’s mental health and wellbeing
Educational event, England, Mental health, News, Primary schools, Support materials, Teaching resources, Wellbeing 7 Views Pupils from Rockmount Primary School in Upper Norwood have been instrumental in creating a new interactive storybook and song in partnership with Croydon Council to help boost the mental health of all young children in Croydon.
Pen Pals 4 Pupils project perfect to prove #WritingMatters
Educational event, News, Primary schools, Support materials, Teaching resources 11 Views Maped Helix have taken National Stationery Week’s #WritingMatters hashtag to heart with their brand-new Pen Pals 4 Pupils initiative that’s set to get the UK’s children putting pen to paper.
Eco-Schools launches new campaign to help schools ‘Cut Your Carbon’
When it comes to cutting carbon emissions it can be difficult for schools to know where to start. Eco-Schools’ new ‘Cut Your Carbon’ campaign is here to help schools do just that with a few very simple actions. There are less than seven years to reach zero emissions to have a 50% chance of staying below 1.5 degrees of global warming. Yet in seven years’ time no current primary school pupils will have even had a chance to start taking action as adults to solve the climate crisis.
Film education charity Into Film adds ERA recordings to its free streaming service Into Film+ for UK schools
Leading film education charity Into Film has partnered with ERA (the Educational Recording Agency) to offer a curated selection of TV recordings to educational institutions holding an ERA Licence through its streaming service for UK schools, Into Film+. Excerpts or whole recordings of up to a hundred documentaries, dramas and short films are scheduled for this year, including a number of titles from the BBC archives.
Careers boost for young people
Primary school pupils are to benefit from a new careers programme that will encourage them to think about future jobs early, whilst nurturing aspirations and challenging stereotypes. Evidence shows that children start to form ideas about their future as they start primary school. By linking lessons in an age-appropriate way to different careers, training and skills, the programme will bring learning alive and inspire pupils about the world of work.
Download resources to engineer your lesson plans for the New Year
Key stage 3 teachers are being given a helping hand to kick-start their New Year with better organisation by downloading a ready-to-use scheme of work bringing green skills and the “engineering in everything” into the classroom. Engineering industry charity Enginuity has launched a vertical farming-themed Skills Miner educational game in line with existing curriculum to inspire students aged 11 to 14 to focus on sustainability and consider innovative and exciting engineering careers.
Keep Britain Tidy launches video series to give teachers the confidence to educate young people about climate change
Young people, their parents, and even the Government are increasingly looking to schools to cover environmental topics like climate change. Yet a survey conducted by Twinkl found that while 92% of educators felt that teaching about climate change was very important, 70% said they lacked the confidence to do so. Eco-anxiety has become an especially important subject with 40% of children and young people in the UK saying they are very or extremely worried about the impact of climate change.
Free cybersecurity toolkit for schools launched
Hacking, phishing, malicious software and distributed denial of service (DDOS) attacks are on the increase according to the National Crime Agency. With more and more schools falling victim to cybercrime and pressure mounting on governors and school leaders to implement appropriate controls, edtech charity LGfL-The National Grid for Learning has launched a new, free resource called the Elevate Cybersecurity Toolkit for Schools to help steer them in the right direction.
Digital gems help pupils get back to the great outdoors
An online treasure trove of videos and teaching resources is helping schools to support students with their outdoor learning and to enhance fieldwork knowledge and skills. The Field Studies Council has launched its new Digital Hub to support secondary school teachers and students with the fieldwork element of geography and biology.
New tools to help parents and teachers support anxious children and teenagers available online
NHS Grampian’s Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Team is one of four across Scotland currently trialing the success of computerised cognitive behavioural therapy (cCBT) programmes for the parents, teachers and carers of anxious children and young people, as well as for young people themselves. If successful, the availability of these programmes is likely to be rolled out across Scotland.
Children’s Laureate Joseph Coelho to launch nationwide poetry campaign on National Poetry Day
Educational event, Inclusion, Literacy, News, Poetry, Support materials, Teaching resources 24 Views The newly appointed Waterstones Children’s Laureate (2022-2024), Joseph Coelho (pictured left), has revealed details about the first campaign in his role as the foremost representative of children’s literature.
Supporting Service children: Free school workshop now online
Military children’s charity Little Troopers, has uploaded a new free primary school workshop to its website so that schools can deliver the session to their service children at any time.
Celebrate Pride Month 2022 with British Army LGBTQ+ student resources
The British Army is marking the start of Pride Month by urging secondary school teachers to download its free, award-winning resource, LGBTQ+ Voices. It helps students build upon their understanding of the LGBTQ+ community, including trans rights. The LGBTQ+ Voices aligns to the Gatsby Benchmarks for good careers education, creating a space for discussion of careers and workplaces through curriculum learning.
The student stationery you didn’t expect
If you’re a student or work in any kind of role that involves working from a desk, you can’t be without your essential stationery supplies. Some of them may be necessary tools that help your productivity and sometimes they can be amusing and fun to use too! If you want to stock up on all your stationery products, use the Typo discount code here to help you stay within your budget. If you want to discover the ultimate stationery trends, check out our list of some of the best items around.
The Eden Project encourages UK schools to discover Paradise Pastures on school grounds Original
The Eden Project has launched Paradise Pastures, a free science programme for teachers designed to bring Eden’s story-inspired learning approach into their schools. Suitable for upper KS2 pupils (aged nine to 11), the series of lessons goes beyond the classroom and inspires children to connect with the biodiversity discoverable on their own school grounds, whilst deepening their understanding of scientific enquiry.
How to get kids into coding
1 hour ago Careers, Computing, Digital skills, News, Partner content, Skills, STEM, Support materials 27 Views As we increasingly move towards a more digital world, coders are in increasing demand in every country. In the UK alone we’re seeing a STEM shortage, with over half of businesses expecting the shortage of STEM graduates to worsen over the next decade. Why is it valuable to children? Learning to code as a child brings myriad benefits. Most notably the job prospects it offers.
Whizz Education partners with PiXL to deliver free summer learning activities for schools
3 mins ago Educational event, Maths, News, Partner content, Resources, Science, STEM, Support materials 6 Views Education partner Whizz Education is teaming-up with PiXL (Partners in Excellence) to deliver a suite of free summer learning activities across disciplines that will focus on the topic of climate change and ‘Building for a Greener Future.’ Activities will be based around the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals 7, 9, 11 and 13.
How football can be used to inspire pupils across the curriculum Original
FULHAM, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 18: Cesar Azpilicueta during the Premier League Primary Stars Kit and Equipment Scheme – Chelsea at Fulham Primary School on September 18, 2018 in Fulham, England. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images) Every weekend, families up and down the country travel to watch their favourite football team. It’s a ritual that unites generations, providing a lifetime of memorable matches, amazing goals as well as fantastic displays of great teamwork and sportsmanship.
Schools across the UK to take part in a Maths fun day to raise money for the NSPCC Original
37 mins ago Charity, Educational event, Maths, News, Numeracy, Resources, Support materials, Teaching resources 33 Views On February 4th, hundreds of schools across the UK will come together for a day filled with fun educational maths activities, as part of the NSPCC’s Number Day.
Game Embedded Teaching maths app is proving that short bursts of learning is optimal for academic progress in maths
Akribian, a Swedish education technology start-up, is spearheading the way in which children learn maths through short adventure game-based learning which helps children retain information and encourages long term academic success.
Free training event to help PE teachers bring sport to life through human stories
Physical education (PE) teachers and sports curriculum leads across the UK are being invited to sign up to free online training on 11 October, to discover how interactive technology and real-world stories can be used to enhance PE lessons and teach young people vital skills.
Registration for Big Schools’ Birdwatch 2022 now open
9 mins ago Educational event, Environmental Focus, News, Resources, Support materials, Teaching resources 17 Views School children across the UK will be filling up bird feeders, turning classrooms into bird hides and creating wildlife friendly bakes in preparation for watching and counting the birds in their school grounds for the RSPB’s Big Schools’ Birdwatch.
New free teaching resources to help children learn about Remembrance
10 mins ago KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5, News, Remembrance, Resources, Student engagement, Support materials, Teaching resources 21 Views The Royal British Legion, together with the National Literacy Trust, has launched a new range of free teaching Remembrance resources to help children and teenagers understand the importance of Remembrance and its relevance to all of us today.
New free online course launched to support people working with children and young people with mental health needs
2 mins ago Mental health, News, Social issues, Support materials, Wellbeing 12 Views The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) has developed a new, free online course for people working with children and young people who have social, emotional and mental health needs. It is the only training course that explores the links between these issues that is available for free in the UK.
Does Your Child Need A Helping Hand With Schoolwork? Here Are Three Ideas To Give Them A Boost
Image credit: Joshua Hoehne As a parent, it can a hard thing to process when you see that your child is struggling with schoolwork. That powerful instinct to help them no matter what it takes can clash with the knowledge that you don’t want to put too much pressure on them, but how can you encourage them to see that they can do better without pushing too hard? One of the most important words to remember in this situation is support.
National Literacy Trust and Premier League team up to distribute nearly 25,000 free books to primary school pupils across England and Wales
7 mins ago Charity, Educational event, England, KS1, KS2, Literacy, News, Primary schools, Resources, Support materials, Wales 15 Views The National Literacy Trust and the Premier League are working together to distribute nearly 25,000 books to five to 11-year-olds who need them most this World Book Day (Thursday 4 March).
Schools in Scotland encouraged to use free video content provided though the National e-Learning Partnership and ClickView
2 mins ago Coronavirus, Digital learning, News, Resources, Scotland, Support materials, Teaching resources 8 Views To help teachers engage students in remote learning the National e-Learning Partnership and leading video content provider, ClickView, are offering all schools across Scotland free access to their full range of dynamic, highly visual resources.
NASA & Discovery Education to stream Mars Rover landing live for schools
7 mins ago Educational event, News, Science, Space!, STEM, Student engagement, Support materials 5 Views On February 18, 2021, NASA’s Perseverance Rover is set to touch down on Mars and begin exploration of the Red Planet.
Discovery Education gives primary schools free access to new RHE curriculum resources
A digital programme which provides complete coverage of the new RHE curriculum is being made freely available to UK primary schools, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. From 12th January, Discovery Education is providing free access to ‘Health and Relationships’, a complete suite of dynamic digital resources which helps teachers to plan, deliver and evidence the new DfE objectives.
Support available from Twinkl for teachers, parents and carers during lockdown
Twinkl, an online publisher used by schools, teachers and parents across the UK has brought together a range of free educational tools to support schools and families with home learning during the new and continued lockdown periods. This includes a Home Learning Hub, specially created for parents, which has daily activities for ages 3-11. The hub offers a range of resources including worksheets, crafts and educational games, as well as guides for parents to help them navigate the curriculum.
BESA announces free support for teachers during national lockdown
23 mins ago Coronavirus, CPD, Digital learning, News, Professional Development, Resources, Support materials, Teaching resources 7 Views As schools close their doors to the majority of pupils for the second time, The British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA), has put together a range of support measures to help teachers deliver remote learning.
Youth Sport Trust and Wonder Woman 1984 charity partnership kicks off with free resources for families
13 mins ago Educational event, Mental health, News, Resources, Social issues, Sport & Play, Support materials, Teaching resources 10 Views In a bid to support children, schools and families who are experiencing rising levels of inactivity, Warner Bros. Pictures’ upcoming film Wonder Woman 1984 is teaming up with children’s charity the Youth Sport Trust to support families to enter 2021 feeling healthier and happier.
Orchestras for All announces free access to group music-making programme for state secondary schools
22 mins ago Coronavirus, Music, Stage & Drama, News, Secondary schools, State schools, Support materials, Teaching resources 6 Views National music education charity Orchestras for All (OFA) has announced that for one year only, access to their transformative Modulo Programme for state secondary schools will be free of charge to all participants, offering vital support to music teachers and young musicians throughout the UK.
BBC Children in Need: Joe Wicks and Laura Whitmore launch 2020 schools fundraising appeal
15 mins ago Charity, Mental health, News, Primary schools, Secondary schools, Support materials, Teaching resources, Wellbeing 11 Views BBC Children in Need has announced Joe Wicks will be returning for the charity’s 2020 Appeal as the Schools Ambassador. Joe is leading this year’s primary schools campaign, ‘Five to Thrive’, which aims to unite children in schools across the UK in a week of activities to enhance their own wellbeing.
New toolkit to help London schools tackle poverty
With child poverty likely to rise sharply as the UK enters a coronavirus recession, Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) and Greater London Authority (GLA) have produced a practical toolkit to help London schools tackle poverty in the classroom. Figures released earlier this week show the capital’s child poverty rate had reached 39%, even before the pandemic. It is the UK region with the highest child poverty rate.
TransUnion and Leeds United team up to teach teens about finance
43 mins ago Financial education, KS3, KS4, News, Secondary schools, Support materials 52 Views TransUnion, one of the UK’s leading credit reference agencies, has teamed up with Premier League football club Leeds United to take its education programme – Credit Scores Explained – into schools. Focusing on being financially fit in preparation for adult life, the #KnowYourScore initiative will launch in Leeds, ahead of a national rollout next year.
Primary and secondary school programmes launched to engage pupils in Census 2021
The next generation is set to learn all about the census and how it benefits their local area as part of two new, engaging educational programmes launching this term. With just 6 months until the next census, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has developed a series of census-related lessons and activities for both primary and secondary schools across England and Wales. Now it is calling on schools to sign up.
Royal British Legion launches new resources to help pupils learn the importance of Remembrance
39 mins ago Community engagement, History, KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4, News, Remembrance, Resources, Support materials, Teaching resources 25 Views The Royal British Legion, together with the National Literary Trust, has created a range of teaching resources for children in Key Stages 1-4, designed to help them explore their shared heritage of Remembrance and understand its relevance to today.
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