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The Actives selected for SportTechHub programme
The Actives has been selected to join London’s leading SportTech, FitTech and HealthTech incubator programme, SportTechHub.
The incubator, which is backed by London…
Exams and tests cause the greatest amount of anxiety for nearly a quarter of young people
Nearly a quarter of 11 to 16 year-olds (24%) say that performing well in school exams and tests causes them the greatest amount of anxiety as a young person today, according to a survey of 2,381…
Four ways in which the RSPB is connecting children with nature
by Caroline Offord from the RSPB
Do you remember the feel of sand in your toes, the darkness of a cave as you looked for bears or the thrill of climbing your first tree?
To many…
Trinity College maintains its campus with supplies from joinery specialist Quest
Trinity College in Oxford was founded in the sixteenth century as a training house for priests. The site was originally chosen for its quiet, rural location. The college now, in the present day…
KidZania London STEAMs into October
Launching Friday 5 to Sunday 7 October, KidZania London – the indoor city run by kids at Westfield London, Shepherd’s Bush – will be hosting an action-packed STEAM Week, inspiring kids to develop…
KidZania London partners with UK Parliament Week in November
KidZania London, the indoor city run by kids, has teamed up with UK Parliament Week to host a series of exciting activities and workshops for schools, supporting the provision of Key Stages 1-3…
Cyber security: eliminating pupils' exposure to criminals
Chris Ross, SVP International from Barracuda Networks, answers our questions on cyberbullying and tells us how the landscape of the digital environment is changing…
How is cyber…
LOOKING FOR HELP WITH UNIVERSITY PLACEMENTS OR HIGHER EDUCATION?
The arrival of A level results, out on 16th August, can herald a particularly stressful time for both students and parents alike. Gabbitas, the leading education consultants, have a great deal of…
Why modular construction might hold the key to delivering more school places
Anthony Langan, director and education sector lead at architecture and building consultancy practice AHR, explains why modular construction might hold the key to delivering more school places.…
Yorkshire and the Humber students urged not to agonise over A-Level results
This Thursday (16 August 2018) will see students in Yorkshire and the Humber nervously receive their A-Level results. But whilst many teens will be delighted with their grades, the day can also…
Calls to put the online safety of children first
The London Grid for Learning has called for technology companies to embrace calls for change and put the safety of children first in all developments in light of findings from its…
Inspiring pupils in digital marketing
Mediaworks is pioneering the way for the younger generation and helping those interested become familiar with the world of digital opportunities. Recently the…
Trybooking – putting the spotlight on ticket sales
How many hours have your staff spent organising events, selling tickets, collecting cash, giving refunds, explaining the details of the events to parents, all during the school’s busiest periods?…
Harris Federation invests in Stone devices following rapid growth
Stone’s SCCM imaging solution ensured all 900 devices delivered across multiple academy sites were pre-imaged and ready for use, reducing deployment time by 520hours
The Harris Federation…
Knowsley Safari partners with reading charity Beanstalk to offer Merseyside school children ‘Somewhere Special to Read’
Children from primary schools in Merseyside have been experiencing a unique safari-themed outdoor learning adventure as part of a special project to get more children excited about reading whilst…
The University Of Buckingham Save Time With a 1Stop™ from Quest
The University of Buckingham was established in 1976, has 3 campuses and 65 buildings. It has its own department for maintenance and repair which is led by Operations Manager, Matthew Cross and…
The Big Debate – how debating can give your students a boost
This week QA Education spoke to Joanne Denham, Librarian at Wodensborough Ormiston Academy in Wednesbury, about the ‘Big Debate Day’…
Casio calculators are far from stuck in the past
They’ve been a staple of the classroom for generations now but Casio calculators are far from stuck in the past. Here, Gerard Dummett, UK Education Manager at Casio, explains to QA Eduction editor…
Make your world bigger: digital challenge to keep pupils learning this summer
Primary school children across the UK are being encouraged to continue their love of learning during the summer holidays by entering an exciting digital challenge, the Make Your World Bigger …