The Schools' News Service

Exams can creep up on teachers too …………………
Have you heard about the students who forgot the date of their GCSE maths exam ?
They turned up for school OK, but without pens, pencils, calculator, ruler or compass !
It’s easy to assume that the existing stock of exam desks will always be enough for [...]

OWL, the Electricity Saving Company , to Help Leeds University Reduce its £11m Energy Bill
OWL, the electricity saving company, is partnering with Leeds University to launch a year-long study on how it might reduce its £11m a year energy bill. The study will see Leeds University use the latest OWL Wireless Electricity Monitor, to [...]

A source of lesson plans for Form Time
One of the problems which can occur with Form Time is the issue of finding a variety of engaging subjects and topics that will interest the students, and have a meaningful educational impact. One can do it for one’s own specialist subject, but in other areas it can [...]

Activities outside the classroom made easier
Teachers and others will now find it easier to take young people out and about as Schools Minister Diana Johnson launched a consultation on simple and straightforward guidance to cut red tape.
Activities outside the classroom have significant benefits for young people and help to bring learning to life. They support [...]