04/10/2017
Exciting new course at Leicester for new science teachers http://ow.ly/xuVb30fDyJM s
CLEAPSS: Keep it Safe! Health & Safety in Practical Science for New Teachers — University of Leicester
Science teachers must comply with health and safety legislation as there are many hazardous chemicals, living organisms, pieces of equipment and...
04/04/2017
Still a few places left on the Microscope Maintenance course at Leicester on Tuesday 16th May. http://ow.ly/Nb7L30ayuaj Don't forget to book your place!
CLEAPSS: Microscope Maintenance — University of Leicester
This course is designed for the school technician with little knowledge or experience of servicing school microscopes.
24/10/2016
Sign up now for Mastery of Maths in Year 3 on 8/12/16 http://ow.ly/IEqs305tkCq http://ow.ly/d/5rVh http://ow.ly/d/5rVo
10/08/2016
Hope all the participants on our 'Train the Trainer' course are having a good time and learning lots! Today: 'Observation for Teaching Excellence'.
20/06/2016
"In five years' time, 20% of respondents believe that learning will be done through virtual reality."
VR, robots and apps - what might the classroom of the future look like?
Future classroom will be online, virtual – and taught by robots | Jisc
Our new survey has revealed some surprising predictions for the classroom of the future for schools, universities and colleges alike.
25/05/2016
"It seems to be difficult to be a bully with your shoes off."
Interesting idea - if we drop the shoes from the classroom, will good behaviour follow?
The secret to calm classrooms? Lose the shoes
Research suggests schools could benefit from doing away with shoes – and teachers should go barefoot, too
20/05/2016
Interesting insights from the World Economic Forum on the future of education. How much of a role will technology play in the classroom moving forward? How can we help children develop Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) skills?
5 charts that explain the future of education
Children must learn social and emotional skills if they are to thrive in the workplace of the future, a new report says.
03/05/2016
Congratulations Leicester City on becoming Premier League Champions!
Leicester City win the Premier League title after fairytale season
Leicester City have won the Premier League after Tottenham drew at Chelsea
20/04/2016
As we are getting towards the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death, how about some useful resources that will help teach about the playwright in class. Particularly uesful for those who have studied Shakespeare with us recently!
How to teach... Shakespeare
This week marks the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death. From making quills to baking Tudor treats, we explore how to bring the bard to life in your classroom
07/04/2016
Our students from Azerbaijan recently spent a week looking at Shakespeare, his influence and how to use his plays in schools. They must be thrilled about the latest news!
Shakespeare First Folio discovered on Scottish island - BBC News
Oxford University academics identify a first collected edition of Shakespeare's plays in a Scottish stately home.