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WEBMost parents of SEND children forced to quit work or reduce hours. 09/09/2024 - 10:15. The research by charity Support Send Kids, commissioned by Sky News, shows that two out of five (40 per cent) parents of children with SEND had to leave their jobs, and 33 per cent reduced their hours.
The role of technology and ICT in Primary and Secondary education
WEBThe role of technology and ICT in Primary and Secondary education. Technology and ICT have been drivers that have re-engineered our society and commerce in recent years. Some might say they have presented opportunities for change that have lead to unique benefits. Just as in any market, we have seen both pioneers and early adopters and, at the ...
DfE support for school procurement | Education Business
WEBDfE support for school procurement. Matthew Gage, programme director for the Department for Education's commercial team looks back at the Schools' Buying Strategy, and shares how the department aims to support schools with procurement in the future. Back in 2017, the Department launched the Schools’ Buying Strategy.
How schools can generate income | Education Business
WEBScott Warrington, who set up School Letting Solutions (SLS) with his business partner Paul Andrews five years ago, explains how schools can generate their own income by opening their doors to the community. School and academy leaders are currently faced with a juggling act of complex issues. Whether it’s from increasingly squeezed budgets ...
Keep educational visits part of the curriculum
WEBEducational visits can be a powerful tool to increase student engagement and motivation. When students can directly experience a subject matter and see it in action, it provides real-world context and relevancy. Consequently they are more likely to be interested in learning more. Contextualising learning in this way also helps to build empathy ...
What makes a good school building? | Education Business
WEBHaving space and natural light should be an absolute given in a school building. It should be welcoming and uplifting, providing a sense of ownership and pride for pupils and staff. Research has been carried out over the years on the impact of well designed buildings and it’s proved hard to measure, in terms of its impact on educational ...
Maintaining the school estate - Education Business
WEBThe ‘Good estate management for schools’ (GEMS) guidance allows schools to assess their current arrangements and identify where improvements can be made. It covers issues ranging from guidance on health and safety management to advice on how to minimise energy and water usage. It also includes a set of self-assessment questions to help ...
The long and short of the UK teacher crisis | Education Business
WEBAt the heart of the raft of pledges, is to place the very best teachers in the most challenged schools and the commitment to ensure a good primary education for every child. The media paints a different picture. Recent headlines in the Times Educational Supplement have included, ‘Teacher shortages leads schools to spend £733million on supply ...
Should all schools be pursuing a cashless future?
WEBCashless payments can have a positive effect on schools in reducing admin and paper work and removing the security risks involved with keeping money on the school premises, while allowing parents and students more flexibility. For many people, cash and cheques remain their preferred method of payment, and with an increase in free to use ATMs ...
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WEBThe Workplace Charging Scheme launched by the Office of Zero Emission Vehicles in 2022 has been extended to schools, academies, colleges and universities. This means organisations are now eligible for up to 75% off the installation of new charge points on their premises, with state-funded education institutions able to claim up to £2,500 per ...