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 ...
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WEBSaying goodbye to cash and cheques. Cashless Catering. From saving school staff time, to allowing parents to quickly and efficiently manage their contributions to schools, cashless payment systems are revolutionising the way schools operate.
ICT - Education Business
WEBWhy is it important to encourage girls into computing? ICT. Technology affects every aspect of our lives – and delivers exciting career opportunities. Yet girls are still under-represented in computing. Julia Adamson, director of education at BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, discusses how to engage girls, and why it’s important.
Bringing catering back in-house - Education Business
WEBBringing your catering resource inhouse may be the best route for your organisation but it is also worth considering an alternative outsourced supplier if your contract is due to be renewed. There are established outsourced catering framework agreements, also known as deals, which you can use to source an alternative supplier.
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WEBEducation Business helps keep head teachers and other education decision-makers up-to-date with the latest education sector information – with news, features, analysis, opinion and best practice. What's more, it helps schools and colleges with essential purchasing decisions - providing a unique bridge between schools and those that supply them.
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 ...
Bringing together creativity and literacy - Education Business
WEBSir Ken Robinson has said that “Creativity is about working in a highly focused way on ideas and projects, crafting them into their best forms and making critical judgements along the way.”. Bringing creativity and literacy together can be a powerful tool in teaching. It allows children to be active in literacy, from acting out plays ...
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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 ...
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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 ...