National News

National Poetry Day Competition and VC
National Poetry Day Competition and Video Conference - October 9th 2008 - an opportunity for Primary and Secondary schools.

Submitted: 10/06/2008 14:48:00

Teachers TV - Online Safety
Teachers TV has produced a programme for Secondary schools that helps teachers raise the issues of Online Safety.

Submitted: 06/06/2008 14:07:00

Shoot Nations: Global Youth Photography Competition
International Children's Charity, Plan UK are running a global photography competition aimed and young people, aged 11–24 ...

Submitted: 23/05/2008 11:26:00

National Competition - Design a poster for Kew - ArtisanCam
Take part in this fantastic new competition and you could see your work displayed at the world famous Kew Gardens in London.

Submitted: 18/04/2008 12:23:00

JISC Collections for Schools Pilot Project Launch
We are delighted to announce that the JISC Collections for Schools pilot project is launching today! From April 2008, and for the very first time, schools can benefit from nationally-negotiated terms for a range of specially-selected and high quality online subscription services - from newspaper archives and image databanks to invaluable resources covering history, science, art and music, modern languages and much, much more.

Submitted: 03/04/2008 11:29:00

Ofcom Social Networking Report
The Ofcom report looks into the impact of social networks on people's lives in the UK. Ofcom says parents need to learn more about their children's online lives.

Submitted: 02/04/2008 09:29:00

Byron Review Report now published
Dr Tanya Byron has published her review into the risks of exposing children to potentially harmful or inappropriate material on the Internet and in video games. The independent review was requested by the Prime Minister in September 2007 and conducted by Dr Tanya Byron and her team. The review follows the recent publication of DCSF's Staying Safe Consultation

Submitted: 27/03/2008 11:33:00

MoleNET - Dates for your diary
The next SWGfL-supported MoLeNET event will take place on: 28th April in Taunton. This event and other MoleNET events focus on Podcasting, Wireless and WiFi and using mobile technologies in teaching and learning.

Submitted: 26/03/2008 09:52:00

World Book Day 6th March
World Book Day is this Thursday - 6th March - further promoting the enjoyment of books and reading.

Submitted: 04/03/2008 15:24:00

The Education Show
The Education Show, one of the leading events in the education calendar, takes place on the 28 Feb - 1 Mar 2008 - NEC Birmingham.

Submitted: 07/02/2008 12:11:00

BBC Breathing Places school activities
Register with BBC Breathing Places and turn your school into a wildlife haven.

Submitted: 07/02/2008 12:04:00

NEN launch new website
The National Education Network (NEN) announces the launch of their exciting new website, to provide schools, colleges and universities with a secure network for creative and personalised e-learning.

Submitted: 14/01/2008 15:52:00

ThinkUKnow Ambassador Training
Interested in becoming a ThinkUKnow ambassador? Book your place on a CEOP ambassador training day ...

Submitted: 03/01/2008 11:20:00

League tables for gifted pupils
The number of high-achieving "gifted and talented" pupils is to appear in secondary school league tables for England, ministers have said.

Submitted: 02/01/2008 10:16:00

Register for BETT now!
Register for the BETT Show now if you haven't already done so - 9-12 January 2008, Olympia Centre, London.

Submitted: 20/12/2007 15:20:00

Stitch It Up! Last Chance to Enter
Get your school involved in the 'Design your own duvet cover competition' from Monday October 15th 2007. Award-winning website ArtisanCam is running the national competition in which children can design and decorate a virtual duvet cover using an interactive sewing machine activity.

Submitted: 05/12/2007 13:14:00

Teacher shocked at teddy row furore
A British teacher jailed in Sudan for letting her class name a teddy Muhammad has spoken of her ordeal, after being freed.

Submitted: 04/12/2007 12:49:00

National Anti-Bullying Week
This week - 19th - 23rd November 2007 is anti-bullying week. This years theme is "Cyberbullying, schools and the community".

Submitted: 19/11/2007 10:32:00

Unicef Day for Change
Get your school involved in Day for Change, the fun and educational fundraising event for schools. In 2008 schools will be raising money for water and sanitation projects in The Gambia, West Africa.

Submitted: 06/11/2007 09:12:00

Thinkuknow website re-launched
The Thinkuknow website has been re-launched, part of the CEOP campaign aimed at helping young children to stay safe online.

Submitted: 25/10/2007 16:05:00

National Teaching Award Winners 2007
The Teaching Awards 2007 - an annual celebration of teaching and learning has announced this years winners.

Submitted: 22/10/2007 15:35:00

ABA 2007 Survey is now live
This year children and young people aged between 7-18 are being asked to take part, to give their views and experiences of bullying in the community.

Submitted: 03/10/2007 09:59:00

Fight cyberbullying - new guidance for schools
Schools are being given guidance urging them to take firm action against pupils who cyberbully other children and teachers.

Submitted: 21/09/2007 14:15:00

Enter the eLearning Awards 2007
Celebrate achievement with technology: enter the 2007 elearning awards...European Schoolnet's annual competition for schools.

Submitted: 19/09/2007 09:51:00

ARKIVE Education re-launches website
An extensive new range of downloadable multi-media resources is now available for free use by teachers and students of science, geography and environmental studies on the award-winning ARKive project website.

Submitted: 19/09/2007 09:37:00

VLEs in Schools - Your Views Required
A Naace-sponsored research group are conducting research into the use of VLEs in schools and they want your help ...

Submitted: 13/09/2007 15:43:00

Homophobic Bullying - Zero Tolerance Seminar
A seminar for schools and colleges - Monday 19th Nov 2007 at the Guild Hall, Bath. Find out how to book your place ...

Submitted: 11/09/2007 08:53:00

High profile support for National KS3 slavery competition
Leading figures from the media and education have pledged their support for a national initiative organised by Understanding Slavery and the Department for Children, Schools and Families...

Submitted: 10/09/2007 10:39:00

The Diana Award - get nominating...
The Diana Award celebrates the innate qualities of courage, commitment, compassion and selfless service to others of young people aged 12 to 18 demonstrated through their contribution to and impact on their schools, communities and society.

Submitted: 05/09/2007 10:45:00

Anti-Bullying Week: Young Photographer Commission
The Anti Bullying alliance are inviting young people between the ages of 14 and 19 to submit an application to be this year's Anti-Bullying Week photographer.

Submitted: 05/09/2007 10:37:00

National Road Safety Week 5th-11th November.
Brake has produced FREE education packs and resources, with funding from the DfT to help schools teach road safety during the week.

Submitted: 04/09/2007 14:19:00

CEOP 'Sweeps the Boards' at Prestigious Awards Ceremony
The Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre has won gold, silver and bronze awards at the prestigious International Video and Communication Awards (IVCA) ...

Submitted: 03/09/2007 10:41:00

Protecting internet users with an EU first
The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) has recently developed the first National Qualification in the EU relating to internet safety.

Submitted: 13/08/2007 14:05:00

Impacts of e-portfolios on learning
Becta commissioned researchers from the University of Nottingham, to investigate the impact that e-portfolios can have on learners in schools, further education, higher education and work-based learning.

Submitted: 07/08/2007 09:39:00

Video conferencing with the Met Office
Between September 2007 - March 2008, the Met Office will be runing a series of Video Conference sessions with weather experts. Find out how to book a session for your school ...

Submitted: 13/07/2007 16:42:00

Video conferencing showcase on Tues. 17th July, CLEO
On the 17th July, CLEO are showcasing the video conferencing sessions they provide free to schools. Each session will be webast and schools can watch via the internet.

Submitted: 13/07/2007 11:38:00

New Secondary Curriculum
A new secondary curriculum is being created to focus on the basics and stretch high achievers.

Submitted: 13/07/2007 10:37:00

New teaching resources from Oxfam
Oxfam has produced a resource pack for primary schools that contains lesson plans and resource sheets that cover the themes of healthy food, where food comes from, how it gets to the table and food miles.

Submitted: 22/06/2007 14:34:00

National Refugee Week on Teachers TV
National Refugee Week on Teachers TV runs until Sunday 24 June. Programmes will include: School Matters: Refugees in Schools, A Safe Place and many more.

Submitted: 19/06/2007 15:25:00

National Competition to Support Study of Slave Trade
Schools are being encouraged to participate in 'The Big Conversation 2007' to support the study of the legacies of the transatlantic slave trade...

Submitted: 11/06/2007 15:31:00

Wi-Fi Statement
Becta advice available relating to wireless technology following Monday night's (21 May 2007) Panorama programme.

Submitted: 24/05/2007 20:31:00

Birdbox Project - Ask an Expert Session
The Birdbox Project will be running an 'Ask an Expert' session this Friday 25th May. Submit your questions in advance or during the live session...

Submitted: 22/05/2007 14:47:00

Childnet's 'Know IT ALL for Parents' now free for all schools!
Childnet International's award-winning 'Know IT All' resources, designed to help educate both young people, parents and teachers about safe and positive use of the internet, are now available free of charge to schools ...

Submitted: 15/05/2007 16:57:00

New Futurelab Report: E-inclusion
Futurelab have just issued a report on E-inclusion: Learning Difficulties and Digital Technologies

Submitted: 15/05/2007 15:42:00

Screenonline - New Education Zone
Screenonline has set up a New Education Zone - a free resource to help all subject teachers get the most out of moving image in the classroom.

Submitted: 10/05/2007 15:57:00

The Pyramid Project - Paint Party invitation
Primary Schools across the UK are being invited to participate in an educational arts project in London on 5th July associated with the "Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs" Exhibition.

Submitted: 03/05/2007 10:20:00

Titanic Passenger Lists - Free Access for a Limited Time
Fully digitised images of the RMS Titanic's original 34-page passenger list are now available for the very first time online ...

Submitted: 27/04/2007 14:16:00

Fruity Friday - 25th May
The next Fruity Friday is on Friday 25th May 2007 and has been organised by the World Cancer Research Fund.

Submitted: 18/04/2007 11:39:00

Abolition - Educational Resources from the BBC
Online information and resources about Abolition produced by the BBC that teachers may wish to use when teaching abolition and slave trade issues.

Submitted: 13/04/2007 13:23:00

Websites urged to act on bullies
The education secretary calls for internet firms to tackle the issue of cyber-bullying against pupils and teachers.

Submitted: 10/04/2007 13:52:00

Girls more likely to suffer cyberbullying
Teenage girls are being targeted most often in a dramatic increase in cyberbullying by text message, email and video clips passed around on classmates' mobile phones.

Submitted: 22/03/2007 14:46:00

Free wall maps from the EC
To celebrate Europe Day and other events, the European Commission's office in the UK is making available 90,000 maps of Europe free to schools in the UK.

Submitted: 15/03/2007 10:24:00

UPDATED: Becta publish funding guidance for schools and local authorities
Becta's newly published guidance - Learning, teaching and managing with ICT: Funding guidance for schools and local authorities 2007-08.

Submitted: 12/03/2007 14:37:00

ICT Excellence Awards
The deadline for entries into this year's ICT Excellence awards is drawing near - register your school for a chance to win up to £6000 ...

Submitted: 09/03/2007 13:08:00

Nest box challenge
Join the BBC nest box challenge by putting a box in your garden, school or workplace. Register your box and tell us if any birds move in!

Submitted: 23/02/2007 13:36:00

Internet Safety Survey - Have Your say
InSafe, the organisation that coordinates internet safety awareness accross Europe, is inviting teachers to share their thoughts and opinions on internet safety in the classroom ...

Submitted: 23/02/2007 13:35:00

Red Nose Day
The Big One - Friday 16th March for Comic Relief. Get involved at school - citizenship activities, teaching resources, fundraising ideas, competitions and much more

Submitted: 16/02/2007 15:14:00

Sky Young Journalist Awards 2007 Competition
Reach for the Sky has teamed up with Sky News again for the Sky Young Journalist Awards 07.

Submitted: 14/02/2007 09:25:00

English Civil War VC Event for Year 8
The English Civil Wars: Whose side are you on? A video conference history workshop for Year 8 puils - 26th February to 2nd March 2007

Submitted: 05/02/2007 09:29:00

Safer Internet Day
Safer Internet Day will take place on 6 February 2007 and will be celebrated across more than 30 countries worldwide.

Submitted: 01/02/2007 14:42:00

Videoconferencing Events for Deaf Pupils
On behalf of the National Education Network (NEN), the London Grid for Learning will be running two videoconferencing events for deaf pupils and students ...

Submitted: 23/01/2007 15:17:00

The Education Show
Visit the UK's largest national educational event - inspiring creativity in teaching and learning.

Submitted: 19/01/2007 09:38:00

Becta learning platforms guide available
BECTA have just produced a document on 'Learning platforms and personalising learning: an essential guide' .

Submitted: 15/01/2007 14:09:00

Learning Platform Services Framework Suppliers
There is a list of Becta accredited Learning Platform Services Framework suppliers available on the Becta website.

Submitted: 15/01/2007 14:05:00

Video conferencing at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Exeter
The Royal Albert Memorial Museum is offering a new videoconferencing session on the Romans for Key Stage 2 groups and is inviting schools throughout the UK to come and virtually meet Romans from the South West!

Submitted: 09/01/2007 10:06:00

Free Internet Safety Leaflets for Parents
Childnet extends its reach to parents by distributing free internet safety leaflets to secondary schools with funding from the Department for Education and Skills ...

Submitted: 04/12/2006 15:54:00

TDA and UKERNA Videoconferencing Awareness Event
The TDA in partnership with UKERNA* will be hosting a series of events dedicated to raising videoconferencing awareness.

Submitted: 23/10/2006 11:51:00

Video conferencing events this term
There are various VC events taking place this term - why not get involved?

Submitted: 23/10/2006 09:38:00

National Anti-Bullying Conference
The I Power I National Anti-Bullying Conference for Young People 2006 is set to take place on 20-21 November; find out how you can take part...

Submitted: 11/10/2006 13:35:00

Climate Change Topic Trials
Science Across the World are looking for schools interested in trialing their new Climate Change topic during July – September 2006...

Submitted: 01/08/2006 13:14:00

Cyberbullying: Don't suffer in silence
Bullying hurts and you don't have to endure it. If you are on the receiving end of bullying, there are many things that can be done to make your life easier...

Submitted: 01/08/2006 13:12:00

Social Networking Awareness Seminars
The Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre are organising a series of one day seminars on social networking between 17-20 July...

Submitted: 07/07/2006 13:17:00

History Live 2006 - UK Wide half day video conferencing event
The Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea City Learning Centre is once again collaborating with the LGfL to offer two half-day videoconferences entitled HistoryLive : TUESDAY JUNE 27 for Primary Schools; THURSDAY JUNE 29 for Secondary Schools.

Submitted: 27/06/2006 09:41:00

World Cup in the Primary Classroom
The Naace primary working group have launched a series of online activities inspired by the World Cup ...

Submitted: 12/06/2006 10:05:00

Guide to Tackling Internet Plagiarism
The Government's exam watchdog in England has published a new coursework guide for teachers to combat coursework cheating...

Submitted: 18/05/2006

ICT Excellence Awards
This is a new award scheme for schools, which aims to identify and reward whole school excellence in ICT...

Submitted: 18/05/2006

Big Garden Birdwatch 2006

Submitted: 25/01/2006

The Great Reading Adventure

Submitted: 23/01/2006

Spring Day in Europe 2006 is launched

Submitted: 16/01/2006

Using ICT to cut teacher workload

Submitted: 13/01/2006

Celebrity gone mad!

Submitted: 13/01/2006

Girl charged after pupil's face slashed

Submitted: 07/12/2005

New Video Conferencing Support Materials developed by WMnet

Submitted: 28/11/2005

Anti-Bullying Week 21-25 November

Submitted: 15/11/2005

Turning the Tables: Transforming School Food

Submitted: 27/10/2005

Helping schools cut red tape

Submitted: 27/10/2005

National Teaching Awards 2005

Submitted: 20/10/2005

Torbay ICT education leading the way

Submitted: 20/10/2005