MULTILINGUAL HUB LAUNCH OPEN DAY
The event will include: School Visit – Explore Multilingualism in practice Keynote Speakers – Soofia Amin and Professor Roberto Filippi Launch of the Multilingual Hub Service Q&A Multilingual Hub Flyer V2
‘Human Creativity cannot flourish in a Tik Tok World’
The Knowledge, Information and Human Potential (KIHP) group of Livery Companies invite you to its 2026 debate at Stationers’ Hall. The evening will start with a drinks reception in the beautiful Court Room, before taking seats at round tables in the Great Hall to hear the debate. At the conclusion of the Q&A, your table […]
Geography fieldwork: minds-on, as well as hands-on
When done well, fieldwork is at the heart of effective geography education – providing genuine, real-life contexts for learning and promoting curiosity, creativity and critical thinking skills. But how do you ensure your learners bring their ‘thinking caps’ out into the field? This free live webinar will share guidance and practical examples to help you […]
Developing high-quality challenge in English
What does “challenge” look like in English lessons? It can be all too easy to fall back on extension tasks which create the comforting illusion of challenge, while failing to offer the intellectual stretch and rigour that truly cultivate high attainment. In this free live webinar, open to all schools, we’ll explore strategies to embed […]
School Avoidance and Anxiety: A School Perspective
School Avoidance and Anxiety: A School Perspective” webinar presented by Dr Rebecca Torrance-Jenkins Rebecca is a School Designer & Learning Consultant, applying insights from neuroscience and progressive educational thinking to design schools for the future and reimagine how young people people learn. A former Founding Head of Science, she writes across academic and mainstream platforms, […]
Rebuilding Teaching: Shaping a Profession that Inspires and Endures
Rebuilding Teaching: Shaping a Profession that Inspires and Endures 12th March at the Brooks building from 9am – 4pm This event brings together researchers, practitioners and other stakeholders to explore how some of the recommendations of the Teaching Commission might be translated into practice. We will focus, in particular, on possibilities for: fostering strong cultures […]
West Midlands “AI Teachmeet”
Have you been using or trying to use AI for some time? Do you want to know more about what others are actually doing in an open and honest way? Do you want insights from currently practicing teachers / educators from a variety of subjects and phases? If the answer to all of those questions is yes, […]
PARTNERSHIPS: What governors need to know and ought to ask
Cross-sector collaborations have become part of the life of all good schools. But do governors know how they operate? Who is involved? How the students and staff – and the school as a whole – is benefiting? And what about the budget in these constrained times and the “return on investment” – are the partnerships […]
The Learnus Annual Lecture – Brainstorms: the neuroscience of learning, tantrums and the modern world
Brainstorms: the neuroscience of learning, tantrums and the modern world Professor Sam Wass, Developmental Cognitive Neuroscientist, University of East London, Director of the Institute for the Science of Early Years and Youth (ISEY) at UEL. This talk explores how childhood is changing. During early development, young brains learn best from slow, predictable environments. But the […]
Interleaving in inductive learning: Causes and interventions for metacognitive unawareness
Interleaving exemplars is a powerful learning method for enhancing inductive category learning as well as literacy/numeracy skills, yet learners tend to be unaware of the benefits of interleaving. What is the origin of this metacognitive bias and how can it be overcome? This webinar, hosted by Prof David Shanks (UCL, Experimental Psychology) will report a […]
Chinese Teachers’ Perspectives on Attention, Executive Functions, and Self-Regulation in Early Childhood Education
Attention, executive functions, and self-regulation develop rapidly across early childhood and play critical roles in children’s later academic and social–emotional competence. Yet relatively little is known about how early childhood teachers understand and support these skills in everyday educational practice. This presentation draws on two qualitative studies involving Chinese kindergarten teachers serving children ages 3–6 […]
How can researchers and initial teacher trainers foster research use?
Improving engagement with educational research is a crucial but often overlooked way to improve teaching. At the same time, research is not a key priority for many educators and policymakers. What can research organisations and initial teacher education institutions do to improve the use of research in the classroom and among policymakers? In this webinar, […]
Education Insights: A Focus on Metacognition
Metacognition, the practice of reflecting on how we think, equips students with the tools to study effectively, retain knowledge, and approach problems with confidence and independence. Introduced early, these strategies don’t just support exam preparation; they empower learners to tackle challenges in school, work, and life. Join us at the Bloomsbury Ballroom, where the blend […]
Education Insights: A Focus on Citizenship
For young people growing up in an increasingly complex world, understanding their rights, responsibilities and place in society has never been more important. How do we help young people feel part of something bigger, take action in their communities, and have a voice in shaping the world around them? In a space that celebrates exploration […]
Educational Neuroscience of Mathematics in South Africa: Application, Limitations, and Challenges
Much of our current knowledge about mathematics learning comes from the minority world—often referred to as Western, Educated, Industrialised, Rich, Democratic (WEIRD) populations—and is frequently generalised to the majority world or non-WEIRD populations. However, environmental variability, cultural values, and societal demands shape human cognition and influence developmental trajectories. For instance, differences in language and socioeconomic […]
Education Insights: A Focus on Creativity
How do we keep creativity alive in our classrooms and communities, and ensure it continues to thrive for the next generation? Join us for an evening of ideas, debate and inspiration at the iconic BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art in Gateshead, as we celebrate the power of creativity to shape lives, learning and the future. […]
Education Insights: A Focus on Future Skills
With rapid advances in AI and technology transforming the world of work, careers education has never felt more vital, or more exciting. Today’s learners are stepping into a future full of possibility, and while the pace of change can be daunting, it is also full of opportunity. Helping young people build the confidence, knowledge and […]
Education Insights: A Focus on Resilience
Resilience in education is a shared responsibility, one that spans schools, communities and educators. In a world of rapid change and new challenges, helping young people develop confidence and perseverance has never been more important. The National Football Museum in Manchester provides the perfect backdrop, where football itself offers everyday examples of resilience through teamwork, […]
An inclusive AI: Supporting students with special education needs
How can artificial intelligence help create more inclusive learning environments for students with special education needs? And why is it important that we gain a deeper understanding for advancing, and responsibly using, AI in the context of special education to promote equity and inclusion in schools and in society? Join this webinar, presenting insights from […]
Heritability is not Destiny
How should a teacher respond to a parent who declares their child has high genetic educational potential? Dr. Emma Meaburn previously presented the latest research on the application of genomics to education, and the insights offered by identifying robust links between DNA differences and educationally relevant traits, particularly through the use of polygenic indices (PGIs). […]