Embracing Microsoft’s new future
As the extended support for Windows 7 is coming to an end, One Education’s Service Delivery Manager Dale Jones takes the opportunity to discuss the potential issues that can occur if we don’t upgrade and how it can be beneficial.
New Changes To Teaching ‘Sex & Relationships’ In Schools
Some of you may be aware of recent controversy that a primary in Birmingham has recently faced regarding teaching children and young people about relationships and sex. This has been sparked from changes that are going to be coming into place within schools across the country.
Fight against knife crime and safeguard your pupils
Knife crime is a growing concern across the country and has been expressed all over social media and the news, many might be wondering why?– after speaking to our close connection Matthew Norford, who previously ran a gang in South Manchester, the facts are that knives are quiet, easy to use and much more accessible than guns.
Integrate: A One Education Music Jazz Ensemble
The new One Education jazz group known as Integrate may only be one year old, but they have already developed an impressive musical CV. The students range from age 15 – 18 and between them have accomplished various music qualifications, musical grades and three have been accepted to prestigious music colleges.
Bringing over 5,000 children together to sing in unison
The health benefits of music and singing have been well documented. When we sing we release endorphins, the feel-good brain chemical that makes you feel uplifted and happy. Singing improves mental alertness, concentration and memory and by improving blood circulation it allows more oxygen to reach the brain.
The Momo Challenge – Hoax or not
Whether momo is a hoax or not – use this as a wake-up call to realise what kids can be exposed to on the internet and reinforce your messages about online safety.
What is therapeutic yoga and mindfulness?
Learn more about what therapeutic yoga and mindfulness involves, and how these practices can support your learners.
Preparing Your Financial Year End 2018/19
Schools have to close their current financial year 2018/2019 accounts to Manchester City Council by Thursday 18th April 2018. As Easter holidays fall before the deadline there will be a tight turn around in order for your school to meet the LA deadline.
Excessive Internet Use and Mental Health
For young people today, the vast majority of them do not know life without the convenience and accessibility of the internet.
Are young people spending more time online and that is causing the difficulties with their mental health or are young people feeling lonely, disengaged and turning to the internet? Nevertheless, high internet use and negative affect appear to be related.
Education system agreed by all
Watching the politicians exchanging views, releasing reforms and generally disagreeing over Academy and Free school systems has been like watching a dull game of ping pong with no time limit on the match. However it seems that after weeks and months of dispute and disagreements one thing has become clearer, Academies and Free Schools are here to stay.