Resources encourage pupils to explore issues of online identity How young people manage their identity online is to be the focus for the next Safer Internet Day, with organisers offering a range of new resources for schools.
Goldilocks and social media Every primary school in the UK has been sent a copy of #Goldilocks – a book aimed at helping teachers to have conversations about the responsible use of social media.
Online safety film competition The 10th Childnet Film Competition has been launched, encouraging young people aged seven to 18 to create a short film to educate their peers about staying safe online.
Digital Schools A total of 38 Scottish schools have been recognised for excellence in digital teaching and learning with Digital School status.
Safer Internet Day 2018 Talking about online safety is a vital part of helping children to stay safe in the world today. Hannah Broadbent looks ahead to this year’s Safer Internet Day on February 6
Primary school resources: January 2018 January's round-up of primary news and resources includes the relaunch of the Leadership Equality & Diversity Fund, a literacy challenge, writing competition and new BBC esafety resource
Heading to Bett 2017? For primary school leaders heading to Bett 2017, there will be the usual School Leaders Summit presentations, a dedicated primary CPD arena and an exhibition of more than 600 companies, charities and other educational organisations
Digital Leaders Programme opens up to primary schools in e-safety drive Internet safety charity Childnet is extending its Digital Leaders Programme to primary schools.
Ideas and resources for Safer Internet Day 2016 Schools are being given a range of ideas to help promote the positive side of the internet, while giving students the skills to handle the potential risks.
Meet Ofsted requirements for online safety Sponsored The digital revolution is having a profound effect on us, and on our children. We’re constantly bombarded with new research about how screen time can bring down GCSE grades, how gaming can affect social skills, and how overexposure to certain websites could be damaging young people’s mental health.
Case Study: E-ACT City Heights Academy Sponsored Capita Managed IT Solutions (Capita) was appointed as the strategic ICT partner for the exciting new E-ACT City Heights Academy in Lambeth. This case study profiles how the company and the school worked together
Digital technology and improved learning outcomes Sponsored In the past 15 years, the use of technology in education has increased dramatically. The majority of UK schools now have at least one form of interactive technology in their classrooms.
RESOURCE: The Innovation Index A new Innovation Index is promising to help schools evaluate the impact that their technology has on teaching and learning.
REVIEW: Twitterspace and Facecloud: Web 2.0 and beyond for school librarians There is a growing need for up-to-date and relevant social network books for schools.
