Perfect storm of resignations, missed recruitment targets and lack of SEND provisions means more schools are turning to supply staff to plug the gaps   Google searches for ‘teacher resignation dates’ in the UK have more than doubled in the last 10 years. Combine this with a 32% decrease in Google searches for ‘teaching jobs’ and it’s clear to see that schools are faced with multiple teaching vacancies with no new recruits to fill them. Increasingly, schools are turning to supply teachers to plug these gaps, with supply agency Teaching Tomorrow noticing a marked increase ..read more

IRIS Software Group (IRIS) today announced the availability of Amazon Business e-Procurement for IRIS Financials. This integration will enable more than 5,000 UK schools to purchase supplies directly from Amazon Business through their IRIS Financials system, cutting out a number of time-consuming manual steps.   Schools regularly purchase bulk items from Amazon Business, such as textbooks, stationery, computers, whiteboards, safety equipment, sports, music, art and science equipment, furniture, cleaning and catering supplies and Special Educational Needs (SEN) resources.   Available ..read more

Kim Vale, a science teacher at The Holmesdale School in Snodland, hosted ten Year 5 classes from local primary schools as part of a science learning day to bridge the gap between primary and secondary. Throughout the day, Kim used the British Science Association’s (BSA) CREST Awards to introduce new science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) learning to help the pupils feel more comfortable and confident ahead of the transition from primary school. Guided by the CREST Awards SuperStar resources, Kim led pupils through four engaging and investigative activities. To solidify and build up ..read more

A new analysis of Google Trends data, conducted by Internet of Learning, has revealed that worldwide searches for ‘how to learn a language‘ hit their highest ever within the last two months. Current searches have surged a staggering 177% compared to twenty years ago, also marking a 127% increase over the average number of searches since then. Commenting on their findings, Manno Notermans, Founder of the online education discovery platform Internet of Learning, said: “While mastering a second language offers invaluable benefits, pricey tuition fees can deter many. It’s no surprise that the lan ..read more

  Vestel Visual Solutions UK brings zero-bonded interactive screen technology to an ever-wider audience with the launch of its Dynamic Series. Langley, Berkshire, April 16th, 2024: Vestel Visual Solutions UK has launched a new range of interactive display screens incorporating Zero Bonded Technology. The new Dynamic Series leverages the benefits of Vestel’s unrivalled European manufacturing scale and single-continent logistics to make the latest interactive technology for ed-tech and corporate more accessible than ever. The 4K UHD resolution Dynamic (DA) Series is available in 65”, 75” a ..read more

Generation Logistics, an awareness campaign for the logistics sector, has launched its brand new Education Hub to support teachers and careers advisors as they mould the next generation of talent.   Research carried out for the campaign found that over 90% of young people have never considered the logistics sector as a career option¹. With this in mind, Generation Logistics is raising awareness of the breadth of roles and opportunities that are available to young people and aims to inspire the country’s future workforce.   Created to communicate the role of logistics to the modern w ..read more

      The National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire has partnered with the Royal British Legion to offer around 1,000 Key Stage Two pupils a free school trip which promotes the importance of Remembrance and supports their personal and cultural development. Running on both Tuesday 2 and Wednesday 3 July, the interactive outdoor event will feature a series of practical cross-curricular workshops to help young people broaden their understanding of the service and sacrifice of members of the Armed Forces. Schools within Staffordshire and across the Midlands are encouraged to boo ..read more

Digital Explorers, the new internet safety game free from leading edtech charity LGfL–The National Grid for Learning, is designed to make learning about keeping safe online engaging for KS2 pupils. Through scenario-based discussions, children will learn essential concepts like online kindness, safe sharing, and recognising trusted adults. The game introduces primary aged children (7-11yr olds) to the basics of online safety in a fun and interactive way. Four to six players compete to make their way across the game board, in an online safety quest. Along the way, players respond to various sit ..read more

  Primary schools across the UK are being invited to celebrate Earth Day with exciting new digital and immersive learning resources from Discovery Education.   Available via Discovery Education’s award-winning daily learning platform Espresso, the high-quality digital resources – which include a new Augmented Reality (AR) experience – will inspire pupils to explore our planet and ignite interest in the natural world. Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital resources nurture curiosity and drive deeper engagement. Taking place on 22nd April, E ..read more

TikTok and other platforms have shortened many students’ attention spans, with educators struggling to engage them in the classroom.  As a result, some teachers have found that traditional classroom teaching methods are no longer working for many school-age and college kids who have grown up getting their information from a screen.    Savvy schoolteachers and professors realize that students respond better to lessons delivered in the same way as they consume information outside the classroom. They’re turning to Pictory, the easy-to-use AI video creation platform, to transform t ..read more