Change the internet or change the user?
An alternate way of thinking about the internet for teachers and parents. Ofcom’s 2019 Online Nation report reported that 53% of adults strongly agreed that they are concerned about the internet, and 78% expressed an unprompted concern with aspect(s) of internet use.
Is everyone looking forward to the summer break?
The summer term is nearly over and staff and pupils alike are looking forward to a long break filled with fun, excitement, new experiences and hopefully some sunshine. However this is not the case for everyone.
What is a good school curriculum?
Curriculum is the hot topic of the moment. Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector, Amanda Spielman, has made it abundantly clear that the key focus for Ofsted’s new inspection framework will be how schools educate the whole child.
What is a good school curriculum? To try to answer this, we have to go back to basics. What do we want to teach children during their time at school?
Opening an encrypted email from One Education
One Education is committed to ensuring that the data of the customers and young people we work with is secure and protected. As part of this commitment we use the industry standard security platforms provided by Egress (www.egress.com) to ensure when we do have to send sensitive information, it is done so using a trusted platform used by governments, security organisations and fellow educational services alike.
Messages around equality must not be diluted
Senior HR Manager, Laura Clark, reviews recent events around the teaching of LBGT inclusive relationships education in primary schools. She discusses the new RSE Regulations and schools’ duties under the Equality Act 2010 and explains why schools must continue to teach in accordance with equality law.
A Cello Revolution has started!
Over 30 new cellists at Chorlton Music Centre on Saturday were introduced through a series of inspirational school workshops, led by One Education’s music tutors, Victoria Groves & Robert Wheatley.
Be prepared for ‘Stand Up to Bullying’ Day
As the UK ‘Stand up to Bullying Day’ is on the 13th of June 2019, it’s time for your schools to start thinking about how you are going to raise awareness around bullying, how it occurs and what people can do about it. The idea of the day is to essentially tackle bullying and support those involved.
Let us be the extension to your HR team!
HR issues, particularly with employment law and safeguarding, continue to play an increasingly important part in school and academy life. We are offering a new way for in-house HR Managers to engage with our services.
The S Code – Study Leave for your Pupils
One of the specific questions that is asked at this time of year is regarding study leave. It is the schools decision whether they wish to grant their pupils study leave but it should not be granted by default once the exam syllabus is complete.
Why DSL Training Is Beneficial For Your Staff Members And Your School
The Statutory guidance 2018, requires every school to have a designated safeguarding lead so that safeguarding can be a priority. DSL training is designed for staff working within a safeguarding role and is put together to ensure that those who deal with safeguarding issues, are fully equipped with the knowledge to cater for and meet the needs of children and families