Polly Butterfield-Tracey and William Stow assess the Government’s new national strategy for teacher recruitment and retention and offer an insight into how the South East is facing these challenges.
Iron Girl – patronising or inclusive?
Dr Kristy Howells and Dr Laura Gubby ask if the newly named Iron Girl event helping to promote inclusivity in sport.
We need a revived importance of PE to help children be active
Following a recent survey showing that children in England aren’t achieving the recommended amount of daily activity, Dr Laura Gubby looks at how we improve children’s physical confidence.
Children are feeling the effects of austerity
Dr Paula Stone explores why she thinks the Government’s policies are affecting children, as a new report outlines more than four million in the UK are now living in poverty.
Universal Children’s Day – celebrating children’s authority
Dr Kate Smith highlights the importance of supporting children to celebrate Universal Children’s Day.
Education and the centenary of the end of WWI
Patrick Meehan offers an alternative viewpoint to teach younger generations on the outbreak of WW1.
Mental health crisis in schools – a need for system change
Wendy Cobb, Senior Lecturer in the School of Teacher Education and Development and Bea Stevenson, Head of Emotional Health at School at Family Links, discuss the need to encourage and establish a foundational change in the education system that positions mental health at the heart of all teaching and learning.
One thousand headteachers march on Downing Street – it’s time to listen
Dr Alison Body discusses today’s headteachers rally in central London to demand extra funding for schools.
Are you a Sven or a Gareth?
As the country enjoys England’s success in the World Cup, Keith Saunders in the School of Teacher Education and Development, gives his perspective on teaching and mentoring and asks, are you a Sven or a Gareth?