Issue 16.6 - Managing Schools Today

Health and happiness

Teachers were irked by a recent suggestion that schools teach health, happiness and emotional intelligence – but, says Bram van Asselt, a remarkable new system is already helping some to do just that.

1 Sep 2007
24mins

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A healthy future

Despite negative headlines about the take-up of new healthy meals, the School Food Trust’s plans are still on track – promising a better way ahead for children, parents and schools alike.

1 Sep 2007
24mins

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The great outdoors

Huge sums have been invested in school buildings to improve learning outcomes – but the work of one landscape design firm could prove that the outdoor environment is equally influential.

1 Sep 2007
24mins

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Out of site, out of mind?

Is off-site construction the best way for your school to expand into new buildings? New research can help managers decide between prefabricated and traditional construction.

1 Sep 2007
24mins

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Virtually the best school in the world

Amazing new software can give teachers and students a virtual tour of their new schools and their chance to have a say – before a single brick is laid.

1 Sep 2007
24mins

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Someone to watch over me

New staff at John Wootton’s school receive real-time coaching during lessons using a video link and earpiece – and the results so far have been amazing.

1 Sep 2007
24mins

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Learning for business

As schools come under increasing pressure from industry to turn out young workers and entrepreneurs, Michael Savory explains how Young Enterprise can help.

1 Sep 2007
24mins

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Every child chatters

Children with poor communication skills may struggle to learn and make friends, limiting their chances in later life. Kate Freeman introduces some invaluable new resources to help them catch up.

1 Sep 2007
24mins

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Time for a change!

With so much innovation elsewhere in schools, why is the timetable still based on a model developed from the Industrial Revolution? Paul Mortimer looks at some more flexible ways to schedule learning.

1 Sep 2007
24mins

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Can governors cut the mustard?

The future role of governors seems far from clear in the age of city academies and disengagement from civic life. Alan Dyson asks: where next with school governance?

1 Sep 2007
24mins

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Issue 16.6 - Managing Schools Today

Health and happiness

A healthy future

The great outdoors

Out of site, out of mind?

Virtually the best school in the world

Someone to watch over me

Learning for business

Every child chatters

Time for a change!

Can governors cut the mustard?

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