http://www.education-today.co.uk Education Today en Tue, 22 May 2012 11:45:21 GMT Tue, 22 May 2012 11:45:21 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss PFPS version 2.45 http://www.education-today.co.uk/images/rss.gif http://www.education-today.co.uk http://www.education-today.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/3953/Film_charity_celebrates_Jubilee_with_free_films_for_schools.html FILMCLUB, the educational charity that provides free access to a curated catalogue of films from across the world, over 100 years of cinema, is inviting young people to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee by exploring our nation’s heritage through film. Tue, 22 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.education-today.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/3953 http://www.education-today.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/3952/Schools_can_help_to_fill_skills_gap_in_job_market.html Active informatics have warned that higher and further education organisations in the UK are creating a skills gap by failing to effectively use labour market intelligence to ensure their local areas are adequately filled with the right talent pools. Tue, 22 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.education-today.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/3952 http://www.education-today.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/3951/Legal_expert_weighs_in_on_special_educational_needs_reform.html Following on from last week’s announcement that the special educational needs system in England and Wales is to receive a major shake up, education lawyer Anita Chopra from Match Solicitors, says it is yet to be seen how changes to the Green Paper will really affect parents and children. Mon, 21 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.education-today.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/3951 http://www.education-today.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/3950/Royal_Albert_Hall_to_form_part_of_national_plan_for_music_education_.html The Royal Albert Hall has been appointed by the Arts Council to develop music education strategy for Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham schools. The appointment will see the venue partner with the Royal College of Music and the Aurora Orchestra and the Tri-boroughs in shaping the way music is taught in over 150 schools. Mon, 21 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.education-today.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/3950 http://www.education-today.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/3948/UCLan_pioneers_new_social_media_initiative.html Architects from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) have initiated a new social media project, ‘twitter critters’, aimed at helping industry experts to provide feedback to students on the BSc Architectural Technology course. Fri, 18 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.education-today.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/3948 http://www.education-today.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/3947/Child_Safety_Week:_18__96_24_June_2012.html Child Safety Week is the Child Accident Prevention Trust's flagship community education campaign. The aim is to secure a safer environment for children and young people, so they can live life to the fullest without unnecessary hazards. Fri, 18 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.education-today.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/3947 http://www.education-today.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/3949/Teaching_schools_initiative_gains_further_momentum.html All Saints Catholic School and Technology College in Dagenham has been selected to receive grant teaching school status, a new role that will entitle the school to lead the training and professional development for staff. Fri, 18 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.education-today.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/3949 http://www.education-today.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/3945/Call_for_teachers_to_be_at_centre_of_education_reform.html The Education Foundation has asked for teachers to place themselves at the heart of education reform. Fri, 11 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.education-today.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/3945 http://www.education-today.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/3944/BESA_makes_the_Wright_choice_for_new_director.html The British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA), the education sector’s trade association, announces the arrival of new director, Caroline Wright. Tue, 08 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.education-today.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/3944 http://www.education-today.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/3918/Competition:_Win_Two_Panasonic_Easy_Mobile_Phones_Each_Month__96_Ideal_For_Education.html Panasonic has recently introduced a fresh solution for quick and effortless communication in the education environment. The easy to use KX-TU311 mobile phone is intended for users with a range of abilities and has been designed with features that make them ideal for helping teachers, their pupils, parents and support staff to stay in touch under all circumstances. Tue, 03 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.education-today.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/3918 http://www.education-today.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/3937/Life_in_South_Sudan.html VSO Volunteer Bob Campbell reflects on his first few weeks working with the Ministry of Education in Juba. Wed, 02 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.education-today.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/3937