The iPad and parental engagement in education
Daniel Edwards discusses the rather surprising responses a parental focus group gave him when questioned about the use of iPads in school.
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'Best practice' or 'next practice'?
Oliver Quinlan explains why best practice in teaching should be based on constant evaluation and development.
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New iPad stands launched for the post-PC revolution
Displays4media have launched a new range of iPad displays that provide security and accessibility of your iPads to all students and staff.
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[Case study] Developing international partnerships
A case study that looks at the benefits of George Abbott school's partnerships with different schools around the world.
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Poker chips - Raising students' self esteem
Jon Tait explains why students need to be given self esteem by teachers and parents if we want them to join in the game of life.
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Cornerstones EYFS curriculum launched
Cornerstones Education have launched their new curriculum for the Early Years Foundation Stage, to coincide with the government’s revised framework requirements.
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New destination measures for students
Helen Bates looks at what the government's new destination measures mean and what the implications are for schools.
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GCSEPod Special Offer ‘July to September’ FREE
Now is a great time to subscribe to GCSEPod as we’ll give you the rest of this academic year FREE; giving time for set up and preparation with year’s 9 and 10 so you are ready to hit the ground running come September.
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Up to £70 cash back on Epson WorkForce Pro Series
Epson WorkForce Pro Series – faster than a Laser, half the cost. Up to £70 cash back on selected models PLUS 3 year warranty. Call 01270 879101 or email sales@darbro.co.uk before this offer ends.

10th, 13th, 20th August - YOUSRC programming training
YOUSRC has been used by more than 6,000 students in the past year as students take their first steps in writing real code. This training will equip you to use YOUSRC in your school by taking you through the free lesson plans available on the site so you can hear how the creator of this resource would teach these lessons. Advanced topics, such as how to access files and process text data, will also be covered to prepare you for the sort of functionality needed in GCSE controlled assessments.
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14th - 15th September - TES Resources - London
TES Resources London 2012 will once again be wowing visitors with a one-stop-shop of educational resources, CPD training sessions and expert advice. A must for anyone with an interest in early years, primary or secondary education, the show will offer FREE practical workshops and demonstrations presented by some of our dedicated exhibitors.
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