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The Foundation for Education Development (FED) has released its ‘100,000 Voices Questionnaire’ as it works towards the publication of the National Consultation Report on the 26th April . The questionnaire aims to capture at least 100,000 voices across the education system, including: children, young people, parents, carers, teachers, lecturers, support staff, education leaders, business leaders, community members and politicians …

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It’s the time of year when all eyes are on reading and our relationship with books. World Book Day 2021 may catch attention for the fabulous costumes it produces as children dress up as their favourite fictional characters. But as technology gets ever more sophisticated, where does that leave our reading habits in 2021? You could …

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SATIPS IT broadsheet editor Mark Templeman was recently quoted in Independent Education Today on how schools can protect staff and students online. Mark, who is  deputy head and director of studies at Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools, told the magazine:  “Most schools filter online content and implement real-time monitoring. However, safety issues can arise at home …

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The deadline for the popular Satips National Handwriting Competition is now July 1st, 2021, to allow as many schools to enter as wish to. The competition is open to all Prep, Junior and Primary Schools, with the winning school receiving the Nexus Shield, sponsored by the school stationery group. Individual winners and runners up also receive …

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Jamie Frost, winner of a global COVID hero award, has urged UK teachers to apply for the 2021 edition of the coveted prize. Jamie, who teaches maths at Tiffin School, Kingston-Upon-Thames, was a top 10 finalist for the Global Teacher Prize 2020, organised by The Varkey Foundation, and recipient of its COVID Hero Award. The awards highlight the role …

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Barnardo’s has launched a new website to help teachers support their pupils who may be experiencing mental health and wellbeing issues during the current pandemic. Barnardo’s Education Community (BEC) is aimed at teachers, lecturers and staff working in the education sector and is a ‘one stop shop’ for educators in need of trauma-informed resources, support and …

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A Happy New Year to you. Let us all hope that the “jab” is at the end of the tunnel! Time will tell. As we all try to make the most of our ever changing situations, I wanted to update you on all that your hard working support staff are doing to further the way …

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  In the forthcoming edition of Prep School Magazine Gareth Jones, Headmaster of St Andrew’s Prep in Eastbourne, looks at why the spirit of adaptability has never been more necessary and what schools should do to lighten the weight of responsibility on today’s children. To read the full article, sign up to SATIPS and to …

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The ever-popular SATIPS National Handwriting Competition is now underway and we look forward to receiving entries from all schools as well as SATIPS members. The competition is open to all Prep, Junior and Primary Schools, with the winning school receiving the Nexus Shield, sponsored by the school stationery group. Individual winners and runners up also …

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