Bett Show

The Bett Show is an  annual event, providing those working in education, at all levels, the opportunity to experiment with the latest technology, hear from inspirational figures and experts in the industry and meet peers from around the world. 

The event will be held in London from 20-23 January - tickets are free and going fast! 

Be Inspired...

"I love the challenges and I love my teaching life. 

I hope to convey to young people considering teaching - that it is a privilege.” 

 Nancie Atwell, Global Teacher Prize 2015 Winner

The annual Global Teacher Prize, which will be awarded next March, was set up by the Varkey Foundation. Last year, there was one UK entrant but this year, three UK teachers have been shortlisted; their achievements are inspiring - the judges certainly have a difficult task ahead! 

We wish all entrants the very best of luck.

'Reading is Cool'

A report published by the National Literacy Trust, shows using ebooks increases boys’ reading progress, making them confident, keen readers; attitudes toward reading improved over the course of the project, with more pupils stating that 'reading was cool', compared to the start of the project. Overall, it was found that boys were more likely to enjoy reading ebooks than print books, while girls were more likely to enjoy reading print books.

Report: State of the Nation and Impact

The National Literacy Trust (NLT) have published their 'State of the Nation and Impact' 2014/15 report, which provides a snapshot of literacy in the UK and showcases the impact that their work has had on children and families in the UK at key moments of literacy development; details are also provided of the various campaigns and reading initiatives that have been launched, to encourage reading in schools and across communities.

Preschool and Academic Success

A study by Oxford University, suggests that children of all backgrounds who receive a preschool education are almost twice as likely to go on to sit AS-levels compared to those without the same educational start.

It's the latest report to be published as part of the EPPSE (effective preschool, primary and secondary education) project. Launched in 1997, the project followed 3,000 children from ages 3 to 18 to identify the factors that can predict a child’s academic success, particularly the effects of a preschool education and a child’s early years home environment.

Perinatal and Infant Mental Health

The Child and Maternal Health Observatory (ChiMat) have a page dedicated to Perinatal and Infant Mental Health (PIMH); they have produced an online needs assessment report which discusses mental health issues in pregnancy, the postnatal period as well as in babies and toddlers. Users can also keep up to date with the latest policies and good practice by signing up to their bulletin.

What About YOUth?

The new Health Behaviours in Young People (What About YOUth?) Tool provides local authority level estimates for several topic areas, based on what 15-year olds themselves said about their attitudes to healthy lifestyles and risky behaviours, including diet and physical activity, smoking, alcohol, use of drugs, bullying and wellbeing. For each topic area, the information is shown by ethnicity, deprivation, sexuality, region and local authority. The data is based on the What About YOUth 2014 survey.

Care Quality Commission

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has launched a six month partnership with NSPCC's ChildLine as part of its commitment to listen to and act on young people's experiences of health and social care. This latest 'tell us about your care' partnership is one of seven CQC projects currently running with national organisations that are in a unique position to reach and be reached, by people who may choose to discuss concerns about the way they are receiving health and adult social care or to identify examples of best practice.

Established in 2009, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) is an executive non-departmental public body of the Department of Health, which aims to regulate and inspect health and social care services in England. 

The CQC website offers a variety of resources for both providers and the public. Various handbooks and publications cover aspects of care such as child safeguarding, end of life, mental health and neonatal care.

CareKnowledge

CareKnowledge has recently been added to our collection of online resources. It is an extensive source of both up-to-date and archived material in health and social care including topics such as adult and child protection, serious case reviews and mental health. Updated daily, the service supports practitioners and managers in these areas to help inform on key developments. The site also offers opinion, analysis and research via blogs, briefings and special reports that help to put complex issues into context. Access CareKnowledge via the E-Resources link in the Library portal. 

CareKnowledge includes the following journals and magazines:

Housing Care and Support

International Journal of Leadership in Public Services

Journal of Adult Protection

Journal of Childrens Services

Journal of Family Health

Journal of Integrated Care

Learning Disability Today

Mental Health Review Journal

Mental Health Today

Mental Health Training Education and Practice

Quality in Ageing and Older Adults

Tizard Learning Disability Review

Working with Older People