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27th in the Pisa rankings. Why is it ok for the UK to be bad at maths?
By Charlotte Gater, Head of Curriculum at Explore Learning (www.explorelearning.co.uk) In the recent PISA rankings that compare the results in maths, reading and science of 15 year olds from across the globe, the UK came 27th in maths. Education policy will have some affect, but I believe that it’s our attitude towards maths that…
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Raspberry Pi Foundation partners with FutureLearn to train teachers all over the world
Two online courses for educators around the world, focusing on teaching computing and computational thinking, are now open for registration. FutureLearn, a leading social learning provider, is delighted to announce its new partnership with the Raspberry Pi Foundation. Together they are launching two free online CPD training courses aimed at giving teachers the experience…
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Teachers believe practical lessons in science and maths classes are key to encouraging students to pursue STEM careers
Survey finds teachers believe practical lessons in science and maths classes are key to encouraging students to pursue STEM careers 87 per cent of teachers of science, maths and technology subjects agree that STEM should be taught with more practical examples to bring the subject to life for students 61 per cent agree that…
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Children’s charity launches new online support for young people
Winston’s Wish, the charity for bereaved children and teenagers, is delighted to announce its new online support for young people. The launch of #Help2MakeSense sees a video campaign, new young person’s website and social media campaign aimed at making bereavement advice, support and information more accessible for young people. The launch marks the end of…
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Is Texting The Key to Exam Success?
New research suggests that the secret to exam success may lie in your smartphone. Recently debunked myths – such as the merits of listening to classical music, or joining an after school club to improve academic performance – have proven to be much less effective than texting students’ parents about homework. Trials by the Educational…
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New theatre initiative launches
By Kirsty McKenzie Plans have been put in place to ensure that every child in Scotland receives at least one performance of “world class theatre” a year as a core part of their education. The National Theatre of Scotland and the performing arts body Imaginate are behind the new initiative that will see theatre performances coming…
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NASUWT: Putting teachers first
NASUWT is the largest teachers’ union in the UK and the fastest growing in Scotland, representing teachers and headteachers in all sectors from early years to further education. NASUWT has a philosophy of ‘putting teachers first’ and campaigns to improve teachers’ pay, reduce workload, remove bureaucracy, achieve a better work/life balance and tackle pupil indiscipline.…
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Say ‘Aloha’ To Your Dream Job In Paradise
By Rachael Fulton Picture the scene: it’s a dreich Tuesday afternoon in Glasgow, the rain (then sleet, then rain) is battering against the classroom window. Your summer week in the sun is a full term away and you’ve got to get through the trials and tribulations of Highers and Nationals before you get to feel…
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84% of schools don’t know how to deal with mental health problems
By Rachael Fulton A new report into the relationship between young people and the internet has revealed concerning figures about mental health problems among pupils, as well as the schools’ struggles to support them. A whopping 84% of schools assessed by the Parent Zone report are unequipped to cope with the mental health problems within pupils.…
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Volunteering with ChildLine
ChildLine stop by to tell us more about volunteering with their helpline service Every child has the right to be happy and safe. That’s why our ChildLine service is here for children whatever their worry, whenever they need help. A child contacts ChildLine every 20 seconds and some are going through the toughest times of…
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