A New Year - a new grade, has it helped?

The Internet Generation

As most of us do, children start the New Year with optimism and excitement. Enthusiasm about learning something new. The novelty of a new teacher or just re-connecting with old friends can make those first weeks of school something to really look forward to... >>Read

The internet is part of just about everyone’s life. The average child spends almost 2,000 hours in front of a screen between their tenth and eleventh birthdays. But what does this mean for the developing brain? >>Read

Pupil led clubs in schools

Young children learn tech skills before life skills

One of the things that has delighted me most in school this term is the rise of pupil led clubs.  As a large school, it is always difficult to ensure all groups are catered for in terms of extra curricular provision, writes Michael Shepherd. >>Read

A recent study by AVG Internet Securities found that small children today are more likely to navigate with a mouse, play a computer game and increasingly — operate a smartphone — than swim, tie their shoelaces or make their own breakfast. >>Read

Choosing a family computer

Modern day Penpals

10 ways to save money when buying a family computer. Buying a new computer for the family can be a complicated and daunting task, if you aren’t sure what is right for you. When buying a computer, the future must always ... >>Read

Vonslid, a public school in Denmark has a blog and is keen to network with other schools around the world. Students write the short messages, some with videos on the blog and encourage students and teachers from other countries to particpate on their blog. >>Read

Kitchen Gardens in Schools, The Stephanie Alexander Program

Starting High School

All around the country, over 22,500 children are enthusiastically getting their hands dirty and learning how to grow, harvest, prepare and share fresh seasonal food. The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program is changing the way primary school children approach and think about food. Grants are now open..>>Read

Finishing primary school and starting high school is another major stepping stone in a youngperson’s life, and your child might feel both excited and afraid about this big change. >>Read