Overcoming the Challenges of Managing a Remote Team

by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 16, 2020 | Uncategorised

This article outlines some pros and cons of remote working and provides some tips on how to overcome the typical challenges of managing a remote team.

Using Technology to Ensure Continuity of Learning

by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 16, 2020 | Uncategorised

A blog post from Jisc, who provide digital solutions for UK education, about some of the technology and platforms available to help ensure the institutions can carry on delivering learning and supporting students and staff who may feel isolated

Ofsted Guidance on Deferring Inspections Updated in Relation to Coronavirus

by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 16, 2020 | Uncategorised

Ofsted has updated its guidance on deferring inspections. A press release was issued on 14 March regarding a new temporary deferral policy for inspections of any school or college affected by the coronavirus. The press release can be read here.

IfATE Consultations on Reforms to Apprenticeships Funding Levels & External Quality Assurance System

by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 16, 2020 | Uncategorised

The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) is currently running two consultations. It is consulting on the process for how they recommend funding bands. The consultation sets out a proposed core model and seeks views on two options for...

How EdTech can Help Educators Ensure Continuity of Learning

by Sarah Sawyer | Mar 16, 2020 | Uncategorised

This article outlines how EdTech can help educators to overcome the challenges of the coronavirus. The article highlights the use of G-Suite for Education and Google Classroom being a popular platform which is simple to use.