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Muffy Calder BCS report

Six Boys to one Girl in many areas of Computing Education

A report commissioned by BCS’ School Curriculum and Assessment Committee (SCAC), of which Professor Dame Muffy Calder is the chair, found that boys outnumber girls in computer science classes.

by Muffy Calder

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It Takes a Village: supporting children who have experienced trauma

Trauma- Dr Poppy Gibson and Amber Bale offer an introduction to helping recognise and support children who have experienced trauma.

by Poppy Gibson

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Music with no Boundaries

To celebrate World Autism Awareness Day, Percussion Play is highlighting the benefits of outdoor music for people with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

by Jody Ashfield

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BETT 2022: A Window to the World– Inspiring Teachers and Learners

As Bett 2022 approaches, primary school teacher Dale Lawson previews his session on digital learning technologies with Discovery Education.

by Dale Lawson

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Women at Work

'As another International Women’s Day passes, I am reminded of the sheer tenacity, strength and determination of the women I know'

by Cate Knight

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A Teacher with an EdTech Classroom

Being a teacher was a vocation; it was as much a part of me as my name is! Then COVID hit and, as it did for everyone else, everything changed.

by Ciara Duggan

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5 tips to manage distress about the conflict in Ukraine

It’s been impossible for teachers and students alike to escape the distressing news of the invasion of Ukraine. Even if you are not directly involved in the conflict itself, it can have a profound impact on people’s emotional health. Check out these five important tips to help manage the effects of the news on your wellbeing.

by Jon Ford and Dr Bear

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Daniel Robertson First Job

So you want to get into teaching? This is how.

You have completed your degree and have decided to embark upon a journey that is sure to make a difference and create opportunities for young people, but not sure on how to begin? We take a look at Job Applications.

by Daniel Robertson

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Stick or Twist, and Moving on to Move up…

Whether you choose to move to a couple of different schools, or stay in the same school your whole career, Rich Simpson encourages us to do it for our own reasons.

by Richard Simpson

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Sheetal Smith Indian Women

Indian Women in Education, it is Time for Justice.

Sheetal Smith informs us of what it can be like culturally and highlights the need to educate and promote diversity in our schools today.

by Sheetal Smith

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Books2Door

18,000 Books to be Donated to Celebrate World Book Day

To celebrate World Book Day this year, independent, online children’s bookseller, Books2Door, is donating 18,000 free books to several charities, libraries, schools and hospitals across the UK.

by Eve McCann

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Al K Levelling Up

‘Levelling-up’-The Emerging Role of Education Technology

Al Kingsley looks at the potential role of Ed-Tech in 'levelling-up', especially for more vulnerable communities.

by Al Kingsley

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Laugh More

The next video in Rusty May's series, 'Mental Health Minute'. This Video is called 'Laugh More'.

by Rusty May

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Simon Hunt Tinkering

Tinkering Time

My favourite lesson this year so far! Tinkering is taking things apart and looking at how they work. We learnt about the inner workings of a PC.

by Simon Hunt

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Pregnant Teacher in the Covid-19 Pandemic

When Sheetal Smith found out she was pregnant with her second child, she was so happy but as her pregnancy progressed (in the middle of the pandemic), she found it harder.

by Sheetal Smith

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Lynn How Burnout

Let’s Stop Calling it Teacher ‘Burnout’

Teacher Burnout- Lynn How argues that we should call it exploitation instead and change the onus from the employee to the employer.

by Lynn How

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Poppy Gibson Research

Breaking down barriers to students’ learning: an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis

Research into the wellbeing of students shows that, when students are academically and emotionally supported, we can see improved ‘performance, motivation, optimism, and empathy’. It is essential that Further Education (FE) and Higher Education (HE) institutions consider support strategies to engage students in active participation and successful completion of their courses.

by Poppy Gibson

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Alison Kriel kids

We need to be focusing on community and collaboration, not competition in education.

After working in education for a number of years, Alison knows how competitive it can be. She set up Above & Beyond as she disagrees with this. She believes educators should work together and celebrate each other's successes.

by Alison Kriel

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