Sal McKeown

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No Child Left Behind – Maths Champion Bobby Seagull Campaigns To End The Digital Divide

More children must have access to digital technology at home if the achievement gap is not to widen even more . Bobby Seagull urges people to join in the campaign

22 Jul

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Developing A Retrieval Practice Maths App That Helps Pupils Retain The Core Skills Needed To Succeed At GCSE

Rachel Dunsmore started out as an engineer but retrained as a maths teacher after having four children. Now she has created Arc Maths, a new maths app that stands out from the crowd.

2 Jul

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Digital Fiction In A Dystopian World

There are concerns that children's reading skills will be one of the casualties of lockdown but Sal McKeown suggests that children could take a different form of fiction to their heart

16 May

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Coronavirus: Digital Divide Far Worse Than Previously Thought

Reports are showing show that some children have received virtually full time education while other children have had little or no tuition in Lockdown. Sal McKeown collates the information on the differential access to education, at home and at school, and shows how this is becoming the basis for legal action.

12 May

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Careers Education For 5 Year Olds?

Recognition that social mobility has stalled and is possibly going backwards in some parts of the country, has prompted schemes to get even very young children to lift their aspirations and think bigger!

21 Apr

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Coronavirus Triggers Surge of Interest in Online Learning

As the number of people testing positive for coronavirus has risen, governments are taking drastic measures including schools and universities. The implications could be far reaching and long term, finds Sally McKeown

10 Mar

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The Cost of Caring – Supporting the Mental Health of Staff

Vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue are increasing in teachers as many of the children they work with are exposed to traumatic experiences. Dr Asha Patel and Sal McKeown explore how schools can support the mental health of their teachers as a way of benefitting their students.

8 May

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Embracing Empathy

There is a mental health crisis underway in the lives of many young people, which is being made worse by punitive behaviour management models. Dr Asha Patel and Sal McKeown make a case for a more empathetic approach.

6 Feb