Heavy screen use might create a vicious cycle for young kids. New data: the more time 3.5-year-olds spent on tablets, the more angry outbursts they had at age 4.5... and the more they used tablets at 5.5. Digital soothing is not a substitute for teaching emotion regulation.

Learn about T Levels! 🙌 #Results2024 A T Level gives you a mix of learning in the classroom and on the job. Businesses and employers helped design them to teach you the skills you need. Wondering what path to take after results day? Get in touch now 👇 nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/exam-results

A MASSIVE congratulations to all pupils receiving their GCSE results today! 👏 If you need advice on next steps, find out more about your options 👇 or contact National Careers educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2024/08/20/gcs… #Results2024

Hundreds of thousands of students across England are finding out their GCSE and Level 1 and 2 VTQ results today. Still got questions? Find out everything you need to know 👇 educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2024/08/20/gcs… #Results2024

From Monday, eligible working parents with children from 9 months can access 15 hours of childcare 👶 New wraparound places are also available to parents with primary school aged children, giving them access to provision from 8am to 6pm. Find out how to claim childcare hours ⬇️

Today, Ofsted launches the Big Listen Response. As Martyn makes clear in his foreword: “Your voices have been heard and real change will come as a result.” Find the response and annexes here: gov.uk/government/con… And summaries of the changes below ⬇️

Children at West Rainton Primary School love learning to code. Our Connect the Classroom funding improves internet in schools, helping children learn valuable skills that help them progress, regardless of their background. #NationalCodingWeek

The Curriculum and Assessment Review, led by Professor Becky Francis, is seeking evidence from across the education sector, including teachers, parents, children and employers. Your experience and insight will help to shape the future of education for our young people.

Four key education funding announcements from Reeves: 1. Tripling investment in breakfast clubs 2. £2.3 billion for core school budget 3. 300 million for FE 4. £1billion for SEND to improve support and ensure the system moves towards financially stability.

The thing about "the UK’s tax burden is now at a record high", is that this is also true for almost all countries 📈

This Trustees' Week , let’s highlight the dedication and selfless commitment of all trustees and governors who support our academies, schools, and further education and sixth-form colleges.

We’re excited to welcome our staff, guests and expert speakers to our Annual Leadership Conference 2024! This year we are #learningtogether to explore evidence and practice that will shape the work of our schools. #OATConf24 Tom Rees

*Extended Deadline* Join our team as Transformation Manager. Lead strategic projects aligned with our trust's strategy, ensuring effective planning and delivery of initiatives that drive improvement, innovation, and growth. Although offered as a permanent position, we would be

We’ve enjoyed celebrating T Levels Week with students, providers and employers. Taken after GCSEs, T Levels combine classroom learning with real-world work experience. Now available in 20+ subjects, every T Level features an industry placement of at least 45 days. #TLevelsWeek

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson's message to everyone working across education and children's services - thank you for all your hard work and dedication this year. Wishing you a very merry Christmas and a well-deserved break!

Direct instruction is joyful & leads pupils to success. Here is a *clip* where I use high frequency & high participation questioning in 3 phases: 1. Check for listening 2. Rehearsal 3. Check for understanding Established routines: all hands up, turn & talk, SLANT & ruler reading

16 must-know edu-research papers from the last 16 weeks: (all open source 🔓) ↓

Tackling school absence is everyone’s responsibility. Across the country, over 2000 school leaders & experts have come together to get children back in class so every pupil can achieve & thrive. Government is acting through: ✅Attendance Hubs ✅Attendance Mentors ✅RISE teams

You hear a lot of arguments about the abstract need to "slim down" the curriculum - without the detail about exactly what should be cut. In our latest post I take this argument seriously and suggest 2 specific topics that could be cut from primary - but I also warn against

Latest figures show almost 28,000 people started initial teacher training in September 2024 - that's 1,460 more than in 2023/24 and reversing a trend of year-on-year decreases. We're recruiting 6,500 new expert teachers, to deliver our Plan for Change.