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International Women's Day - 8th March

This International Women’s Day, 8 March 2023, join UN Women and the United Nations in celebrating the theme: DigitALL: Innovation and...

Cathy Layton

Mar 8, 20231 min read

Action for Happiness - Mindful March

Do you want to learn how to pause, breathe and notice, so you can respond more mindfully? With Action for Happiness Calendar there are...

Cathy Layton

Mar 6, 20231 min read

2023 Science CPD - funding still available

Here are some of the courses Education Guru are running across the UK in 2023. There will be more to follow. Don't forget - depending on...

Cathy Layton

Mar 1, 20231 min read

Mars Day 7th March

STEM are running a land on Mars Day: “Join thousands for this exciting free virtual event adventure for everyone, presented by the UK...

Cathy Layton

Feb 27, 20231 min read

BBC Young Reporter Competition 2023

This year’s Young Eeporter competition is now open. Take a look at some examples of past entrants and find out more here:...

Cathy Layton

Feb 24, 20231 min read

Watch Live Camera Feeds from around the world

Linking into live camera feeds with your class is an excellent way to help them engage with wildlife that they may not get the chance to...

Cathy Layton

Feb 22, 20231 min read

The OFSTED Science Subject Report: Finding the Optimum

This report published in Feb 2023 is an evaluation of the common strengths and weaknesses of science in 50 schools and considers the...

Cathy Layton

Feb 20, 20231 min read

Big Schools Winter Watch Lesson

If you didn’t get the chance to watch live then there is still time to catch up with the BBC Winter Watch Live session for schools by...

Cathy Layton

Feb 17, 20231 min read

Has your school got a Mental Health First Aider?

As more of our children (and staff) feel the pressure of everyday life due to the fallout from Covid and the Cost of Living crisis it is...

Cathy Layton

Feb 17, 20231 min read

Education Guru’s Science Support Programme for Primary Schools / Science M.O.T.

Our flexible, intensive package offers tailored, targeted support that transforms science teaching in your school. Strong subject...

Cathy Layton

Feb 15, 20231 min read

Funding for science in school support

Would you like some in-school science support either for the Subject Leader, whole school CPD or one to one teacher planning support?...

Cathy Layton

Feb 13, 20231 min read

How YOU can save wildlife

Are you teaching about sustainability or climate change ? Do you want to create some interesting discussions? If so you may find this...

Cathy Layton

Feb 12, 20231 min read

Mentally fit teachers thrive

We all know how to stay physically fit by eating well, taking exercise and getting enough sleep, but do we know how to keep mentally fit?...

Cathy Layton

Feb 10, 20231 min read

2023 Science CPD - funding available

Here are some of the courses Education Guru are running across the UK in 2023. There will be more to follow. Depending on what area you...

Cathy Layton

Feb 8, 20231 min read

Children's Mental Health Week starts today

After the last couple of years we all know how important it is to support our pupils mental health so why not get involved with 2023...

Cathy Layton

Feb 6, 20231 min read

Children's Mental Health Week 6th -12th February

Let’s Connect is about making meaningful connections for all, during Children’s Mental Health Week – and beyond. People thrive in...

Cathy Layton

Feb 3, 20231 min read

Seasonal Science - Winter Wonderland

Are you a primary school teacher looking for creative ideas for how to link the changing seasons to the science national curriculum? Led...

Cathy Layton

Feb 2, 20231 min read

Action for Happiness - Friendly February

Do you want to learn how to be friendlier to others and give your relationships a boost in 2023? With Action for Happiness there are lots...

Cathy Layton

Feb 1, 20231 min read

February CPD Training

Join me for some CPD to give you some fresh ideas to bring into your science lessons in 2023. Some are online and some are FTF. If you...

Cathy Layton

Jan 31, 20231 min read

Upcoming Science CPD in February

Join me for some CPD to give you some fresh ideas to bring into your science lessons in 2023. Some are online and some are FTF. If you...

Cathy Layton

Jan 25, 20231 min read

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