International Childrenā€™s Book Day 2nd April

International Childrenā€™s Book Day 2nd April

Itā€™s International Childrenā€™s Book Day next Wednesday, so how about using it as an opportunity to not only encourage your pupils to read, but also to inspire a classroom of environmental citizens?Ā There are some great books available that tackle the issue of climate...
Free School Meals For KS1

Free School Meals For KS1

Earlier this month, the Department for Education announced that it will be obligatory for all schools in England to provide free school meals for all pupils in Years R, 1 and 2 as of September 2014. Whilst not exactly a surprise, the idea has been bubbling on the back...
Granny annexe or care home?

Granny annexe or care home?

Be Nice To Your Childrenā€¦. ..because one day they will choose your care home. Are you one of the growing number of people combining the demands of rearing a young family with the encroaching need to care for ageing parents? The chances are you are also trying to...
The Importance Of Connecting With Nature

The Importance Of Connecting With Nature

As a nation, we no longer seem to value the once ā€œgreatā€ outdoors, and our children are growing up estranged from the natural world. Crucially, we seem to be at a pivotal tipping point in the health and happiness of our children. Peopleā€™s lives have become...
ASCL Conference Birmingham 21st-22nd March

ASCL Conference Birmingham 21st-22nd March

The annual conference of the Association of School and College Leaders will be taking place next week at the Birmingham Hilton Metropole (adjacent to the NEC). The conference promises two days of intensive training, debate and idea generation with an impressive...