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Educators up and down the UK have experienced a sustained period of unpredictably this year, which looks set to continue into the spring at the very earliest. The pandemic is something that nobody could have been prepared for and the speed of change meant that many schools were required to …

In a bid to support children, schools and families who are experiencing rising levels of inactivity, Warner Bros. Pictures’ upcoming film Wonder Woman 1984 is teaming up with children’s charity the Youth Sport Trust to support families to enter 2021 feeling healthier and happier. The partnership has seen the creation …

In a world where Covid-19 is the biggest threat to travel and tourism, it is refreshing to discover places which provide some form of security against the virus. The region of Andalusia in Spain is such a place, offering travel assistance insurance to all non-resident international travellers throughout 2021. The …

More than 50 schools across North Nottinghamshire are getting into the festive spirit early this year by claiming a free locally grown Christmas tree, thanks to an initiative from North Notts BID. The trees – which have been provided by the Retford and Gainsborough Garden Centre – were available to …

The UK’s largest indoor edutainment centre, KidZania London, is preparing to re-open on the 5th December and celebrate Christmas like never before, with their exclusive Secret Christmas experience! Where is the singing? The decorations? The seasonal spirit? This year, the Grown-Up board of the KidZania city has cancelled Christmas, but …

Mathematics performance has significantly improved for year 5 pupils in England since 2015 but in year 9 science results have significantly declined, report UCL researchers who have analysed England’s performance in the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS). The 2019 National Report for England, written by researchers from …

BT Sport and NewVIc have done it again producing a magazine style studio show, created by 12 NewVIc media production students on an eight-week film making course. NewVIc was lucky to be selected in 2019 when the project launched, giving local students from diverse background the chance to experience and …

Glasgow secondary school Rosshall Academy is using iPad across a range of subjects including Dance and Drama to enhance pupils learning experience during the pandemic. The school received their iPad deployment as part of Glasgow City Council’s digital learning strategy, in conjunction with CGI, and been using the devices as …

With some schools closing, and despite varying levels of Lockdown in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, the spread of Covid-19 remains a real threat, especially in classrooms. Jane Warburton, MD at Flamefast (left), looks at the use of CO2 monitors as an aid to ensuring a continuous supply of …

Internet Matters is working alongside the Premier League to equip children and young people with the skills they need to navigate their online world safely and responsibly. Internet Matters is the industry collective which inspires leading organisations to create a future where children and young people are prepared to benefit …