Pupils at a Staffordshire school have been praised for exploring the world around them as their unique attitude to learning is recognised as one of the best in the country. Burton Fields, in Outwoods Street, has just been awarded the Geographical Association’s Primary Geography Quality Mark- Gold for its dedication to supporting children to learnContinue reading “Burton school singled out for its commitment to protecting the planet as they support scientists in Antarctica”
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Businesses urged to inspire the next generation of digital engineers to meet UK skills gap
STEM education programme urges Derbyshire businesses to get behind National Coding Week and help schools to support the next generation in learning vital digital skills which will enhance career opportunities. STEM Venturi, which works with schools and community groups to increase access to digital skills such as coding, robotics and engineering, is looking to createContinue reading “Businesses urged to inspire the next generation of digital engineers to meet UK skills gap”
Businesses urged to support schools in inspiring the next generation of engineers
South Derbyshire led STEM education project is calling on businesses to support local schools in helping the next generation of engineers. Holly Davies, who runs science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) education workshops through STEM Venturi, based in Hilton, is appealing for help to build greater links between businesses and schools to bridge the UK’sContinue reading “Businesses urged to support schools in inspiring the next generation of engineers”
Inspiring the next generation of engineers as children create innovative solutions which make a difference
Unique project marks National Engineers Week as it hopes to inspire youngsters to learn about the world of engineering while creating 3D products to make a difference in their lives. Education specialist STEM Venturi is offering a chance for youngsters to try their hand at 3D printing in February half term. The five-hour 3D DesignContinue reading “Inspiring the next generation of engineers as children create innovative solutions which make a difference”
Praise for ‘highly ambitious’ Burton school as it launches new outdoor learning area
Burton school praised as ‘highly ambitious’ as they create new forest school sessions to help more youngsters to benefit from learning outdoors. Grange School, in Shobnall Close, Burton on Trent, has seen pupils bug hunting, designing weave sculptures and toasting marshmallows on an outdoor firepit after adapting an underused area of the school site toContinue reading “Praise for ‘highly ambitious’ Burton school as it launches new outdoor learning area”
Burton school celebrating after glowing Ofsted report completes hat trick of recognitions
A Burton school is celebrating after receiving a glowing Ofsted report recognising the way pupils ‘engage with learning and with each other’ as ‘impressive’. It is the latest in a hat trick of accolades for the town junior school. Burton Fields School, in Outwoods Street, has been praised as Good, only narrowly missing an overallContinue reading “Burton school celebrating after glowing Ofsted report completes hat trick of recognitions”
Hundreds walk to school as dinosaurs help to ease congestion and reduce pollution
Hundreds of Staffordshire school children have ditched the car to stomp and roar their way to school today as they come face to face with dinosaurs in a bid to ease congestion and reduce pollution. Thanks to Raptor Ranch at the National Forest Adventure Farm, in Tatenhill, youngsters from Outwoods Primary School, in Harehedge Lane,Continue reading “Hundreds walk to school as dinosaurs help to ease congestion and reduce pollution”
Hiking with a Viking to encourage sustainable school travel
Burton school children have been encouraged to walk to school with a Viking in a bid to ease congestion and reduce pollution. For Walk to School Week Outwoods Primary School, in Harehedge Lane, took part in a series of activities to encourage families to ditch the car and get active while walking to school. DesignedContinue reading “Hiking with a Viking to encourage sustainable school travel”
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