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Nursery teachers in ten disadvantaged areas can apply for "4, 500 bonus
3+ hour, 33+ min ago (270+ words) Incentive aims to attract qualified staff to nurseries Qualified nursery teachers in ten disadvantaged areas can now apply for a "4, 500 bonus as part of a Government initiative to attract staff to nurseries. The scheme is available to teachers in Sandwell,…...
Liverpool pushes for change as youth face declining job opportunities
2+ hour, 15+ min ago (221+ words) Local initiatives seek to address barriers and boost youth opportunities Liverpool's young people are hitting barriers in their job search as entry-level roles have halved over the past decade. Research by Lancaster University and the Work Foundation reveals that these…...
Teenagers have mature views on AI in schoolwork but want more guidance, Oxford study finds
4+ hour, 15+ min ago (668+ words) Researchers say many students choose not to use AI for tasks and value teachers Teenagers are taking a thoughtful approach to using artificial intelligence in education, according to new research from Oxford University Press. The study, involving almost 4, 000 young people…...
Efforts underway to retain new dentists in East Anglia
18+ min ago (268+ words) UEA sets sights on improving Norfolk dental care by 2030 The University of East Anglia (UEA) is laying the foundation for its new dental school, but also considering how dentistry in Norfolk will change by 2030. With dentistry students set to begin…...
More than 2, 500 children in Cambridgeshire could take up summer holidays offer
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (307+ words) There's due to be more than 130 schemes running over the summer break More than 2, 500 places for children to enjoy healthy meals and fun activities this summer are up for grabs across Cambridgeshire. The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme - led…...
Parents in Leicestershire could face more expensive summer holidays under term time plans
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (814+ words) Councils are consulting on new school term dates Parents who send their children to school in Leicester could face more expensive summer holidays and a later summer finish due to proposed term-time changes, it has been revealed. Both Leicester City…...
Huge spike in severe cases of anti-LGBT bullying across UK, study finds
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (934+ words) Recent research has uncovered a significant rise in the most severe cases of anti-LGBT+ bullying in schools across the UK. The charity - Just Like Us - have revealed there have been over 13, 000 pupil exclusions or suspensions since the 2020/2021 academic year, something…...
Mole love story inspired by Lincolnshire floods spreads across the world
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (312+ words) Darcy's Tale began as an Aardman animation inspired by flooding at Heighington Primary School near Lincoln A flood education project inspired by the experiences of Lincolnshire schoolchildren after Storm Babet is now being used across the UK and internationally. Darcy's…...
North Yorkshire Music Hub expands opportunities for young musicians
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (242+ words) Enhanced music education aims to nurture creativity and confidence Young musicians across North Yorkshire and York are set to benefit from expanded opportunities through the North Yorkshire and York Music Hub, led by North Yorkshire Council. Funded by the Department…...
Children's home in St Helens rated inadequate in latest Ofsted report
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (229+ words) Immediate action pledged to improve standards A children's home in St Helens has been criticised by Ofsted for its inadequate leadership and management following a recent inspection. The inspection at PIC Children's Services occurred in April and has led to…...