This afternoon, GlosGeog, Gloucestershire’s local Geographical Association (GA) branch, welcomed 17 schools, largely from the south west of England, to hear Dr Billy Clayton (a Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader for Human Geography at the University of the West of England [UWE]) talk about ‘Changing places – Banksy and BLM: Cultural change in Bristol‘. Bristol is a case study referenced …
Virtual Primary Geography Subject Leader Network meeting (2)
Since Term 4 was now well underway for all schools, it was time for our second virtual Primary Geography Subject Leader Network meeting of this academic year. I had presented at another event earlier in the week in conjunction with GLOSSI (Gloucestershire School Improvement) team. Participants relished the chance to network with other individuals in a similar role to themselves …
‘Power Your Future’, in conjunction with WeSchool
It was time for another collaboration with WeSchool today. WeSchool is a leading European EdTech player and member of UNESCO’s Global Education Coalition that supports over 230 000 teachers and 2 million students in their learning experiences by providing an easy-to-use, accessible and inclusive digital space for learners. The aim was to bring secondary schools a free, highly topical, engaging …
Power your Future, in conjunction with WeSchool!
It was time for another collaboration with WeSchool today. WeSchool is a leading European EdTech player and member of UNESCO’s Global Education Coalition that supports over 230 000 teachers and 2 million students in their learning experiences by providing an easy-to-use, accessible and inclusive digital space for learners. The aim was to bring secondary schools a free, highly topical, engaging …
Power your Future, in conjunction with WeSchool!
It was time for a new collaboration today; myself working alongside WeSchool. WeSchool is a leading European EdTech player and member of UNESCO’s Global Education Coalition that supports over 230 000 teachers and 2 million students in their learning experiences by providing an easy-to-use, accessible and inclusive digital space for learners. The aim was to bring secondary schools a FREE, …
UK Safer Internet Centre/SWGfL: Online Safety Live – England
Well, it was time to gain all the very latest regarding online safety from the highly informed and confident team at the UK Safer Internet Centre (UKSIC) and SWGfL. Online Safety Live events are open to all who work with children and young people and aim to provide the latest information relating to research, legislation, technology, tools and resources, along …
A little ‘stretch and challenge’ for the New Year!
Virtual Primary Humanities Network meeting (Term 3)
Starting the New Year as we mean to go on! Despite still being virtual in nature, I thought I would still try and provide a little ‘stretch and challenge’ during the third Primary Humanities Network meeting of this academic year. After reviewing the suggestions given towards the end of our last meeting and bearing in mind the themes hitting the …
Just what we all needed! Primary Humanities Network meeting (Term 5)
Since some individuals were unable to gain cover within school time due to the current restrictions, I decided to offer two meeting options; one immediately after school on Thursday 22nd April 2021 and another after lunch on Friday 30th April 2021. Whilst this meant there were a smaller number at each meeting, it did allow for more whole group discussions …
SWGfL/UK Safer Internet Centre: Online Safety Day 2020
It was great to be part of Online Safety Day 2020 and hear all about the latest news and developments regarding online safety. The day brought together leading professionals from SWGfL, Childnet International, Internet Matters and Facebook to share their own guidance for the new academic year. The afternoon began by focusing on the question, “What do educational professionals say …
Primary Humanities Network meeting (Term 4)
A meeting with a difference! Held virtually with the aid of Zoom software, rather than in situ as planned due to the coronavirus outbreak. I debated whether to go ahead with our meeting, but several teachers were self-isolating and still keen to participate. I have recorded the session, however, and am more than happy to share this and the accompanying …
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