Here’s the first of two updates from Natural England by way of relevant evidence and reports, policy agenda developments, large scale delivery sector initiatives, resources and news items from the UK and abroad, with a focus on schools, education and learning. This supports the Strategic Research Network for People and Nature to develop better coherence…
Zoom Get Together –The government has announced its plans for an English curriculum and assessment review. This will take about a year and Teach the Future is determined to ensure that it delivers the integrated, solutions-centred climate and nature education that this generation both wants and needs. To make this happen, they’ll be hosting an open call…
. Today’s post is by Timothy River. As ever with our blogs, the views expressed are not necessarily shared by NAEE We all want to protect the planet, but gardeners have a unique opportunity to tackle climate change whilst doing what they do best. By making a few changes to the way you take care…
Online Volunteer Tutor (GCSE) – The Access Project supports pupils from under-resourced backgrounds to access universities. It is looking for undergraduates, postgraduates, staff, and alumni who would be able to tutor a young person aged 14-16, online, one hour a week in term-time Autumn 2024 to Summer 2025 to support them with their academic studies. No prior…
If anyone from government asked you what the key challenges & barriers are to consistent, high-quality Climate Education in England, and what the potential solutions and enablers might be, what would you say? In what follows, Paul Vare (current NAEE Chair) and Bill Scott (previous NAEE Chair) put forward this response: What are the key…
Next AGM – NAEE’s 2024 AGM will be on Thursday November 28th [1800 to 1930]. More details later. . Awards for Excellence – Nominations are now open for NAAEE’s 2024 Awards for Excellence, which sets out to honour those who have made a lasting impact. Is there a mentor whose wisdom and generosity you’d like to…
Click here to read the letter that GAP has sent to Brigid Phillipson about the Curriculum and Assessment review that was recently launched. It begins: “Many congratulations on the General Election result and on your appointment as Secretary of State for Education. We wish you well in your role and are keen to work with…
Click here to read the terms of reference for the Francis Curriculum Review and the letter sent to Professor Francis by the Secretary of State. See also the written ministerial statement by the Secretary of State. In brief, the Review will: The Review will be rigorously evidence-driven, focusing on identifying and addressing barriers that hold children…
Bridget Phillipson is the new Secretary of State for Education and Minister for Women and Equalities. Her team comprises: Soon to be Baroness Jacqui Smith is Minister of State for Skills Catherine McKinnell is Minister of State for School Standards Janet Daby is Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Children and Families Stephen Morgan is Parliamentary…
Tyger, Tyger – Global Tiger Day is celebrated on July 29th to raise awareness about this endangered big cat. You can download WWF’s free printable tiger activity sheets for students to take part in this wild day, including a word puzzle, maze game, mad lib, and more. Also explore other learning resources in WWF’s full toolkit. . Youth Award – Applications are now…