Edtech & CPD: Preparing for Bett 2023 The Bett Show takes place from March 29 to 31. We take a quick look at some of the keynote presentations, CPD, workshops, and other show features that you will find at London's Excel this year
Cyber-security: Resources to support schools With hacking, phishing, malicious software, and distributed denial of service (DDOS) attacks on the increase a free resource has been launched to support schools.
Online safety: Filtering and monitoring Schools are reminded to check that filtering and monitoring are correctly working across all their devices, especially any mobile devices being used.
Digital Matters: Online safety resources An interactive classroom programme is using real-life scenarios to help primary-age children to make good choices in the digital world.
Free webinar: Support families on the wrong side of the digital divide What can schools do to support families and pupils who find themselves on the wrong side of the digital divide? ?This is the subject for a free Headteacher Update webinar, which is due to take place at 4pm on Thursday, April 28.
All fun and games? Safer Internet Day 2022 "All fun and games? Exploring respect and relationships online” is the theme for this year’s Safer Internet Day, which takes place on February 8.
Edtech: Bett 2022 to take place in March The 2022 Bett Show is now to take place in March given the escalation of Omicron Covid cases across the UK and globally.
My Secret EdTech Diary The potential of technology to improve things across the board in our schools is laid out in a new, practical book from edtech expert Al Kingsley.
Edtech & Pedagogy: Inaugural online conference offers practical CPD Headteacher Update's inaugural Edtech & Pedagogy online conference takes place next week, with a range of best practice advice, case studies and guidance on offer – including remote learning tips.
Digital divide: Oak National Academy 'zero-rated' The Oak National Academy has had its content “zero-rated” by 11 major telecoms providers, meaning parents will not incur punitive costs for accessing online lessons.
Safer Internet Day 2021: Safeguarding competition Pupils are being asked to imagine what the safeguarding solution of the future could look like as part of a competition to mark this year’s Safer Internet Day.
Covid-19: A guide to teaching and learning this term and beyond In this 12-page, free-to-download guide, we consider what teaching and learning should look like in schools this term and beyond as all pupils return following the Covid-19 lockdown...
Guide to remote education & technology In this 12-page Back to School Guide we consider what the technological legacy of the Covid-19 lockdown will be for schools, including the teaching and working practices that will continue, and advice on effective remote education.
Digital strategy in an age of remote learning A free guide to creating a digital strategy for your school has been updated and republished taking into account the new landscape of remote learning.
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
