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700 people have been arrested under terrorism laws in the UK- Add your name to the letter. amnesty.org.uk/actions/end-p…
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teachingtimes.com/supercharg… Joe Butler @ShropMusicand amazingcpd.co.uk/ help #primary teachers to integrate #ICT into their #music lesson #music technology Recent course ‘7 Strategies To Increase Creativity In Music Through The Use Of Technology’

Supercharging Music Education With Digital Tools - TeachingTimes

Music technology can help cash-starved schools and open new opportunities for budding musicians. Music technology

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Researchers at Manchester Metropolitan University have created 'Watch Me Do It', 27 short video clips to help children with #dyspraxia perform everyday tasks inc chopping vegetables, using cutlery, tying shoelaces g. @mcrmetnews teachingtimes.com/a-revoluti…

A Revolutionary Way Of Training Motor Skills In Dyspraxic Children - TeachingTimes

Dyspraxia is a common condition that affects movement and coordination. A research project has created videos to help young people overcome some of the common problems they encounter in daily life.

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After the success of #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek schools are turning to #RAW to up their game on inclusion and wellbeing. Hear what Marius Frank has to say: courses.teachingtimes.com/bu…
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#wideninghorizons Teachers may assign more advanced learners to 'buddy' with weaker learners to enable wider discussion and opportunities for equality, diversity, inclusion, a mix of cultures and social, economic and political differences. teachingtimes.com/transformi…

Transforming Further Education: Turn Inclusive Policy To Engaging Practice - TeachingTimes

High-needs delivery does not have to be dull. Lisa Claxton demonstrates techniques for lecturers who want to deliver more inclusive teaching.

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Another school putting wellbeing at the heart of their work. well done Pickhurst! To learn mroe about#RAW, visit courses.teachingtimes.com/bu…

Raising Attainment with Wellbeing

Create an inclusive learning environment that supports and nurtures the highest possible levels of emotional wellbeing, accelerating progress and securing better personal outcomes.

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Microlink PC Education@MicrolinkE
20 Mar 2025
Congratulations Pickhurst on achieving the National Gold Wellbeing Award! We are so proud of you and we hope the #RAW programme helps you continue to achieve great things. #RaisingAttainmentWithWellbeing #Education
"A congratulatory graphic for Pickhurst Academy on achieving Gold National Wellbeing. The image features a gold textured background with a circular white and gold frame. The Pickhurst Academy logo is placed at the top right. The text reads: 'Congratulations to Pickhurst Academy on achieving Gold National Wellbeing.' Below, there is a colorful lion illustration with a mosaic-like pattern. Hashtag #ListenToTheRaw appears at the bottom. Logos for Teaching Times and Microlink are also included."

ALT "A congratulatory graphic for Pickhurst Academy on achieving Gold National Wellbeing. The image features a gold textured background with a circular white and gold frame. The Pickhurst Academy logo is placed at the top right. The text reads: 'Congratulations to Pickhurst Academy on achieving Gold National Wellbeing.' Below, there is a colorful lion illustration with a mosaic-like pattern. Hashtag #ListenToTheRaw appears at the bottom. Logos for Teaching Times and Microlink are also included."
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Books that can help #historicalthinking.‘Peepo!’ by (Chronology, family life, past vs. present); ‘The Tiger Who Came to Tea’ (Everyday domestic life, past household routines) More excellent ideas from Sarah.Whitehouse @@UWEBristol teachingtimes.com/using-play…
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‘Explore before explain’,   as students explore, they are not just observing but actively experiencing abstract concepts coming to life in front of them. Then try Storytelling in Science, Science News Reports, Graph of the Day, Inquiry-Based Stations teachingtimes.com/the-triang…
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teachingtimes.com/what-do-st…  Survey by @computeam key findings Technology Saves the Day: 4 in 5 UK Students Report Saving Up to 5 Hours per Week with EdTech (80%) Some Teachers Left Behind? Nearly 1 in 5 UK Students Say Teachers Don’t Understand Technology (20%)

Pay Attention To What Your Students Think Of Technology - TeachingTimes

A new report from Computeam, 'A Student's Perspective on the Modern Classroom', offers fascinating insights on current student attitudes towards technology and AI in education.

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teachingtimes.com/real-clima… Student Pedro Pina Albuquerque discusses how Halcyon London International School explains how Model United Nations ensures how #diverse voices are heard In
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The total number of approved #specialaccess arrangements for GCSE, AS and A-level exams rose by 12.3% last year. A higher proportion of #independentschool pupils granted 25% extra time to complete their exams than pupils in non-selective state schools. independent.co.uk/news/uk/ho…

Ofqual will ‘take action’ if extra exam time given to private schools is unfair

A higher proportion of independent school pupils are granted 25% extra time to complete their exams than pupils in non-selective state schools.

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schoolsweek.co.uk/lower-your…… Who said what to whom? @bphillipsonMP will be called much worse names than #Marxist! A lot of discussion on branded and unbranded uniform. How did @Miss_Snuffy get to be so powerful?
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A cautionary tale. #schoolattendance fines. 'The bench is full of admiration in such difficult personal circumstances, we applaud you for that.' dailymail.co.uk/news/article…

Mother-of-17 in court for failing to send six of her kids to school

The single mother of 17 children was effectively deemed unpunishable due to her struggles with managing all of her kids alone, including one for whom she is their full time carer.

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11 February This year’s theme is #onlinescams Safer Internet Day is a popular annual event for many schools – but do we still need it? teachingtimes.com/is-safer-i…
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Researchers @ManMetUni created Watch Me Do It: 27 free online video clips for #dyspraxia. Skills inc chopping vegetables, tying shoelaces. Recorded from a 1st person perspective, using head-mounted cameras. 'Nice way to work on their hand-eye coordination' teachingtimes.com/a-revoluti…

A Revolutionary Way Of Training Motor Skills In Dyspraxic Children - TeachingTimes

Dyspraxia is a common condition that affects movement and coordination. A research project has created videos to help young people overcome some of the common problems they encounter in daily life.

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#accountability #salaries How inflated are salaries in #MATs?
National Education Union
@NEUnion
4 Feb 2025
"I know of another trust where £90,000 was spent on providing Teslas for their senior leadership team. So, yes, I think, accountability at that top level would be welcome." @DanielKebedeNEU gives a clear message to MPs: financial mismanagement in academy trusts cannot continue.
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National Education Union
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4 Feb 2025
"I know of another trust where £90,000 was spent on providing Teslas for their senior leadership team. So, yes, I think, accountability at that top level would be welcome." @DanielKebedeNEU gives a clear message to MPs: financial mismanagement in academy trusts cannot continue.
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unitetheunion.org/news-event… 'a race to the bottom that reinforces the problem of low pay and poor conditions' (Unite) 39 SEN schools; 1,179 temporary classroom assistants. Only 3 schools knew that all temp CAs met job criteria.
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tinyurl.com/22smeu4a'There's no such thing as a free lunch' but government pinning hopes on #freebreakfastclubs ? How healthy will these breakfasts be #obesity #prediabetes. Cereals, toast, bagels, 'breakfast' bars are carb laden and lack vitamins. Will there be fruit and protein?
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