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Education and Teacher Training news

‘Flying’ education ace is grounded…for now

The pandemic is giving everyone a new ‘normal’ working day, especially for one globetrotting graduate…

8 April 2020

New bursary is ‘home sweet home’ for care leavers

Students who have lived in care will feel more at home during their first year…

3 April 2020

Why teaching sign language in schools gets the thumbs up

This week, the BBC reported the story of a teenager and her disabled, younger brother…

12 March 2020

In the news: 6-12 March 2020

A round-up of mentions of our students and staff in the media over the past…

12 March 2020

On a literary mission: Why we engage with World Book Day

World Book Day is a charity whose mission is to give every child and young…

27 February 2020

APPy or UnAPPY kids: Should young children learn online more?

Yesterday, the Department for Education (DfE) published a list of the top six educational apps…

26 February 2020

Better online safety for children just a few clicks away

Improving how children manage their safety online is a few clicks or finger taps away…

25 February 2020

Lecturer’s PhD continues an unexpected academic journey

Graduands were beaming with delight at last weekend’s winter graduation ceremony, but one may have…

21 February 2020

Early Years graduate competencies now public

A new framework of competencies for early childhood practitioners - spearheaded by the University of…

3 February 2020