Here we look at the advice, expert services and resources available for improving educational outcomes for disadvantaged children in the UK. There are sections for data on the issue, improvements needs, experts supporting schools and education leaders, and more. A child’s family income, postcode or personal circumstances should not determine how well they do at […]
RM Education is a UK edtech company, providing learning assessment and IT solutions. It supplies a wide range of educational software, computers and services to schools, colleges, universities and students. RM sells products such as: Computers – PCs, Mobile, Servers and Infrastructure, Thin Clients, Apple, HP and Toshiba Software – Educational software, application software Peripherals
Frog Education is a UK-based education technology company that develops digital platforms and tools to support teaching, learning and wider school life. Its technology is designed to help schools and colleges bring teaching, learning, communication, administration and engagement together in a single digital environment. Frog states that its technology is used by approximately 12 million
Webanywhere is a UK edtech company and business LMS provider, creating custom learning platforms, education websites and other digital learning solutions for clients worldwide. Incorporated in 2003, the company has developed from its original focus on education into an international provider of workplace and educational learning technology. Webanywhere has worked with more than 4,000 corporate
Improving the world through engineering, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) is one of the fastest growing professional engineering organisations in the world. To be the recognised authority in mechanical engineering supporting a global engineering community. Throughout the constantly evolving work of mechanical engineers, one Institution has been at the heart of the world’s most
Ergo provides IT services and systems to both primary and secondary schools and has been doing so for over 20 years. Services include: Free2Teach Free 2 Teach is a network and classroom management system, especially for primary schools. Using the system, teachers can: Turn off the sound for all the class Freeze children’s screens at
Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) refers to real learning in a virtual environment. Sometimes also called Learning Management Systems (LMS) they provide a web based software solution to aid in the practice of distance or blended study. In general the term VLE tends to apply to computer programs that facilitate e-learning in a traditional education establishment,
Tribal’s education arm provides a range of ICT products and services for schools. It also serves other public sector areas nationally and internationally. In the area of ICT for schools Tribal offers: Learning technologies Tribal offers learning systems and online mentoring, as well as creating digital learning materials such as software, multimedia, web design and
Parents and carers have a responsibility for discussing e-safety with children and for backing up the e-safety measures that children have learned at school by reinforcing them at home. Schools can encourage parents to do this and support them with practical tips and information. Talking to children Parents should be encouraged to talk to their children
Even with good policies in place, it’s likely that e-safety incidents will still happen from time to time. A detailed AUP should outline unacceptable behaviours online and the sanctions in place should the AUP be breached. A detailed e-safety policy document will also outline the procedure for reporting an e-safety incident. All school staff must
