Malware and ransomware attacks have left one in five schools without access to important and sensitive information about pupils and staff, research reveals. National Cybersecurity Schools Audit The National Cybersecurity Schools Audit shows that almost four in five schools fell victim to at least one type of cyber-incident in 2022. The government’s National Cyber Security
What’s happening this term? All UK schools are expected to offer face-to-face teaching to every age group, and to provide effective online learning for pupils who are absent or isolating. The specific Covid measures in place vary across the nations. All school staff and secondary school pupils are asked to take two lateral flow tests (LFTs)
A little seasoned wisdom from the @TeacherToolkit for all new teachers entering the teaching profession General advice Firstly, make sure you have a contract with all your terms, conditions and job expectations outlined. You should expect an induction day with ‘welcome’ materials provided by your employer to help you get off to a strong start. All policies should be shared with
Teachers leave the profession for lots of reasons, but how easy is it to come back? Here are some tips on re-entering the classroom Most teachers will know someone who has left the profession. In March last year, there were 251,000 trained teachers who were currently not in service. How many of those could be
Do you have an overseas childcare qualification, or one from Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland which you would like to get mapped to see if you are within the Level 3 childcare ratios in England? The Early Years Service provided by UK National Information Centre (UK ENIC) ended on 31 December 2020. As of 1 January 2021,
The moment has arrived! You’ve trained for this and now you’re more nervous than ever, but there’s no going back. This is your time! Becoming a teacher with your own class is one of the best feelings in the world, and also one of the most daunting. It ‘hits you like a ton of bricks’
Whether you’re finishing up your teacher certification requirements, or stressing because you have an upcoming interview for a teaching position, rest assured. We understand that you want to know what kind of teacher interview questions and answers are relevant in today’s world of education. These teacher interview tips are meant to help you prepare to
Recently Education Secretary Damian Hinds challenged the tech industry to launch an education revolution for schools, colleges and universities. Once thought of as the disruptive influence in the classroom, technology is now innovating teaching and learning in a way no one would have ever predicted. Teachers are no longer lecturing from the front of the
As social distancing measures continue for everybod, we’re still unclear as to how long this lockdown is likely to last. This is unlike anything most of us have experienced before, and it can feel strange, confusing and overwhelming. A lot of us will be working from home which prevents us from having our usual daily
As the Coronavirus pandemic takes hold and we are all held in lockdown, business, interviews and social meetings are increasingly being held online. If you are on the lookout for a new job or trying to conduct your business remotely, then a video conference or interview is likely to be the preferred platform. There are
