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Literature Review on Textbook Use and Links to Educational Standards 2015
This review was commissioned from AlphaPlus by the Publishers Association and the British Educational Suppliers Association in response to the current debate about the role of textbooks in schools in England. The aim of the review was to collect together the evidence that links textbook use to high educational outcomes, and to seek evidence of … Continued
Read MoreLiverpool school wins free £10k playground from Playforce
Loopd.Life at Bett 2018
Loopd.life is located on stand F386 and will be exhibiting its Social Learning Environment for schools, colleges and universities. Loopd Social Learning Environment is the next generation beyond the traditional Virtual Learning Environment and places a greater emphasis on conversation and collaboration via mobile learning. We help institutions increase retention and attainment through supporting the … Continued
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Marking and data still adding to teacher workload issues, study finds
Maths to 18
This week, the government revealed further details on its plans to expand compulsory maths beyond GCSE. Sunak first laid out his ambition to extend compulsory Maths to 18 during the July – September 2022 Conservative Leadership election. During the campaign, he set out a vision for a new British Baccalaureate which, at the time, included … Continued
Read MoreMATs research
BESA is pleased to be able to publish its research into Multi Academy Trusts.
Read MoreMedia Planet UK 2021 Future of EdTech Campaign
Meeting on the Financial Efficacy of MATs
On Thursday 12th January, the APPG for Education hosted Jason Gould from The Education Company, to present his research on the financial efficacy of Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs).
Read MoreMessage to science members from CLEAPPS 2013
CLEAPSS advises schools on practical aspects of Science, Design & technology and Art & Design. ‘We wonder whether BESA has considered the new legislation relating to the supply of mercury-containing instruments for professional use. We understand that (with one or two specified exceptions) no scientific instruments containing mercury will be allowed to be sold in EU’.
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