Artwork from pupils at Dame Bradbury’s Junior School in Saffron Walden is to be displayed at the National Gallery this summer, as part of the gallery’s Take One Picture competition. Year 6 pupils aged 10 – 11 were tasked with creating a stop-motion animated short video inspired by Henri Rousseau’s …
Read More »ACS Egham celebrates 10 years of inspiring international humanitarian project
This month, ACS International School Egham celebrates the tenth anniversary of its award-winning humanitarian initiative, Project Nepal. Over the last 10 years, more than 200 students and staff from ACS Egham have travelled to Nepal to work on construction projects in Nepali schools. The project has raised funds to support …
Read More »YPO appoints Head of Procurement
Wakefield-based YPO, one of the UK’s largest public buying sector organisations, has appointed Michelle Walker as its new head of procurement services. Within this newly created role, Michelle will lead on forming strategic stakeholder partnerships, nurturing strong internal relationships and collaborating with customers within the YPO supply chain. Michelle is …
Read More »CIBSE launches educational game to inspire future engineers
CIBSE has announced the launch of the CIBSE Flush Challenge, a unique educational game designed to engage pupils aged 9 to 11 in the fascinating world of building services engineering. The CIBSE Flush Challenge is part of CIBSE’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of engineers and addressing the skills …
Read More »Six steps higher education must take to protect against risk
It’s a difficult time for universities and colleges. Campuses around the world have found themselves turned into the centre of wildcat protests unseen for decades. Administrators are facing the fallout from politicians and the media, while some employers are refusing to hire their graduates. Campus administrators find themselves stuck in …
Read More »Making online AP work for you and your students
Online alternative provision is a particularly effective tool for early intervention. While maintaining the highest standards of education, online AP offers students the unique opportunity to break away from a traditional classroom environment for a temporary period, so they can reengage with education, improve confidence and eventually, when ready, reintegrate …
Read More »Is it time for a health check?
When it comes to flooring, comparing products by cost is second nature, but in the last few years, an emphasis on a building’s environmental impact has become paramount, not least in terms of securing funding from the Department for Education. As well as choosing the right floor to start …
Read More »Dust Control Environmental Help Schools Stay Compliant with LEV (Local Exhaust Ventilation) Testing
Whether it is wood working, metal working, Science or Art, these activities, which take place in schools, colleges and universities around the country, can release into the atmosphere, dust, chippings and fumes, which when inhaled can cause serious health problems. Education facilities are legally obligated to follow guidelines set by …
Read More »Ensuring Robust Connectivity for Future-Ready Education
As schools navigate the complexities of modern education, one critical aspect often overlooked is their underlying connectivity infrastructure. With the impending PSTN switch-off, it’s more important than ever to ensure that the connectivity in our schools is not just adequate but robust and future-proof. Understanding the PSTN Switch-Off The Public …
Read More »Spotlight On… ChargeLite™ Device Charging by LapSafe®
With the rise of digital learning, providing students with access to devices like laptops and tablets has become essential. To streamline device management and ensure seamless access, many schools are turning to Charging Solutions to support their technology. LapSafe®’s best-selling charging range, ChargeLite™ (formally ClassBuddy™), offers an unrivalled and cost-effective …
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