A once-in-a-lifetime moment rather than a syllabus staple, the Platinum Jubilee presents an exciting opportunity for learning and taking part in a key historical event.
Arctic Quest 22 Expedition
Following the success of Quest 21 (please see here), we are pleased to announce Arctic Quest 22. Once again, there are a variety of opportunities to get involved in:
Teacher Training Event - Wednesday 18th May
Pupil Event - Meet the Explorer - Thursday 26th May
LGfL School Logo on the flag - Friday 20th May
Expedition Logo Competition - Friday 20th May
Writing Competition - Deadline Wed 25th May
Follow Quest 22 Live - visit here to create a profile
Post Expedition Pupil event - Tuesday 12th July
Please complete the form below to let us know which opportunities you would like to be informed about:
We are pleased to once again be working with the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC, part of GCHQ) to take a snapshot of the state of cybersecurity in all UK schools in our cybersecurity schools audit.
The survey is live now at securityaudit.lgfl.net (English and Welsh versions) and is open until the end of May. We only need one response from each school, so please ask the headteacher to nominate someone to complete the form or make sure colleagues are aware of who has completed it. Make sure that schools like yours are fully represented by taking part!
The previous audit in 2019 led to the creation of a wealth of cybersecurity resources specifically for schools and is still being referenced in the NCSC's Cyber security training for school staff.
Join the ReadingZone Bookclub programme of free virtual author events this term. The bookclub is aimed at classrooms keen to develop a love of reading and is aimed at ages 5-11 years.
Revisit Journey to the River Sea with Emma Carroll's sequel Friday 10th June, 2pm - 2.45pm For Years 5 & 6
Phil Earle introduces When the Storm Rages Friday 17th June, 1.45pm - 2.30pm For Years 5, 6 & 7 (Please note the earlier time for this event).
To sign up for any of these free events, and for more details, email info@readingzone.com
It is highly likely that some LGfL schools have Ukrainian refugees displaced by the horrific ongoing war on role now. Therefore we are sharing the National Databank initiative; powered by Good Things Foundation, who have committed to providing free mobile data to Ukrainian refugees arriving in the UK, alongside those from other conflict zones, to enable them to easily get online and stay in contact with friends and family. Further details on how to apply can be found here:National Databank - Good Things Foundation.
Maths Week London
Maths Week London’s mission is to ignite a love of maths in children across the capital. Numeracy is a vital skill and we believe it can and should be enjoyable, relatable and accessible.
Working with schools and families, Maths Week London aims to:
improve children’s confidence in mathematics and encourage a positive attitude
demonstrate to children the value of maths as a lifelong skill by linking it to the wider world around them
encourage all children to develop their maths skills and become confident mathematicians.
We are delighted to be supporting Maths Week London, taking place 27 June - 1 July 2022.
Visit the website to:
download a range of free resources
register to attend free events
take part in one of the Maths Week London contests and competitions
Join in the celebration and register to take part!
The theme for this Virtual TeachMeet is maths and is an invitation to talk about anything you’ve seen/experienced that works well (or perhaps doesn’t). It will be a chance to share with colleagues a range of different ideas and take something new back to your own classroom.
When? Thursday 23rd June 2022, 15:45 – 17:00 (Please note this may yet be moved to the previous week, we are waiting confirmation!)
Online training events are free for all school staff to attend (*with the exception of the Designated Safeguarding Lead Training which we offer to LGfL customers only). Please click the button below to see the extensive training programme available; with new and different IncludEd sessions to pick from. (You should have also recently received a full listing of all the training sessions for April and May).
This panel discussion will feature lead practitioners from the Tower Hamlets and West Midlands EdTech Hubs and will be chaired by Ty Goddard from EdTech UK.
The key topics covered will include:
The Critical Role of Senior Leaders - How to develop a coherent vision and lead the changes required
Covid Keepers - How to consolidate on the gains made during the period of remote learning and school closure
White Paper Implications - Opportunities to embed EdTech in school improvement planning
#Pedtech - Understanding the relationship between pedagogy and technology and how it impacts successful adoption
