Coronavirus has a lot to answer for, much heartache and tragic loss but one rather more positive effect has been the emergence of a truly active and enjoyable life online for many of us. Education…
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Daro delivers long lasting hand washing skills
Since the onset of the Coronavirus, Suffolk-based manufacturer Daro UV Systems (part of the Daro Group), has seen a sharp increase in demand for its hand inspection cabinet.
In the wake of…
School safety: Put parents at ease with coronavirus control measures in canteens
Schools will have a phased re-opening following the coronavirus shutdown, and with the government suggesting this will begin on June 1st, a food safety consultancy has suggested school restaurants…
Education sector turns to AI company to defend millions of students' data and research
Darktrace, the world’s leading cyber AI company, has announced that more education institutions around the world are using Darktrace’s cyber AI technology to safeguard systems, student data and…
£100,000 investment allows North East company to deliver app to tackle nationwide teacher shortage
Angel investor Gary Dewhurst has injected £100,000 into a North East company to fund the development of an innovative mobile app that is set to transform the teacher recruitment process.
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Appreciating and learning using our outlook, not just our Outlook.
Education experts at the University of Chester are encouraging us to use the view from our windows as a way of appreciating and learning more about the world.
Elaine Jackson, Visiting…
Major stressors for parents during COVID-19 revealed in new report
- Work cited as the most frequent source of stress for parents, followed by their children's wellbeing
- 80% of families previously receiving support from services say it’s been…
What helps or harms adolescents’ mental health during COVID-19 crisis
A new research survey from experts at the University of Oxford along with collaborators from the Universities of Cambridge, Glasgow, and New South Wales. It will track adolescents’ mental health…
Staff and students have been producing PPE for NHS frontline workers
Tutors and students at The Manchester College and higher education provider UCEN Manchester, both part of LTE Group, have been helping in the fight against coronavirus by producing Personal…
Nine fun activities to teach kids about money
As schools have closed to help combat the spread of Covid-19, parents are taking a greater lead than ever before in teaching their children at home.
One invaluable lesson is how to manage…
Occupational therapist finds innovative way to tackle eating disorder in vulnerable children
Rachel Peek, an occupational therapist at the Greater Manchester based charity the Together Trust, has been working recently to tackle eating disorder Pica amongst local vulnerable children. …
Yes peas! Launches the Ha-Pea zone for kids learning at home
New educational hub equips families at home to Grow, Cook and Learn about the Great British Pea!
The Yes Peas! campaign, run by the British Growers Association and funded by growers,…
Boost Education Offers Free Tutoring to Children of NHS Staff
The popular London tutoring service, Boost Education is extending its thanks to NHS staff working hard on the front lines to save lives in the battle against coronavirus with the offer of free…
Teesside University offers free online training for teachers to support the delivery of a digital curriculum
Teachers in the Tees Valley and County Durham are now able to sign up to free digital skills training – technical and creative – following some quick thinking by Teesside University as part of its…
Teacher uses Facebook fundraiser for vital research into brain tumours
Brain tumour survivor Tanya Thomas raised vital funds for The Brain Tumour Charity, simply by sharing her story through Facebook fundraiser.
Secondary school English teacher, Tanya…
UK charity’s online environmental fieldwork lessons attract global audience
More than 255,000 school children across the UK and other parts of the world are to take part in a series of live online fieldwork lessons in geography and science this …
Teachers offered safe social media platform for their class as children spend more time online at home
- Free platform lets children learn about social media and screen use, whilst sharing posts, pictures and comments in a safe environment
- Teachers can deliver interactive online…
Bridge College in Manchester shortlisted for a national award
The Together Trust’s Bridge College in Manchester has been shortlisted for a national award, in recognition for its work in supporting students with profound and multiple learning difficulties (…
Meet the key workers keeping Edge Hill running during the Covid-19 Crisis
While students and staff are following Government advice and staying at home, Edge Hill’s key workers in Facilities Management are keeping the University safe, secure and clean for everyone’s…