AI in schools
The use of AI in schools and the impact it will have on teachers and pupils is something which the education sector is coming to terms with. There are many benefits with the use of AI but there are also significant risks too.
Staying safe online
Harmful online challenges and hoaxes
Online challenges and hoaxes can be harmful to pupils and present a risk to your employment as a teacher. We provide a summary of the guidance from the DfE and link to further information on this topic.
Ofsted: what works well in remote education?
Ofsted has published a short guide on remote education which draws on findings from their interim visits, research and literature reviews. In this article we provide a summary of the guide.
Remote education framework: review your provision
The Department for Education (DfE) has published a framework (download from here) to support schools to identify strengths and areas for improvement in their remote education provision. The framework is not statutory and you can adapt it to suit your school and context.
Selling teaching resources
Selling teaching resources online might be a side-hustle you enjoy doing. This article outlines aspects to consider when selling teaching resources and how to tackle potential issues which could arise from your school.
Staff WhatsApp groups in school
You might have been asked to join a WhatsApp group by other teachers at your school or might already be a member of a departmental group chat. Your school will have a social media and data protection policy which you will have to adhere to.
TikTok and teachers
TikTok is the latest app which is the newest craze for pupils. There are also a number of teachers potentially putting themselves at risk sharing videos of themselves, their pupils and classrooms on the platform.
TikTok, Tinder to Snapchat: A Teacher’s Guide to Staying Safe on Social Media
You may be a new teacher to the profession, have had pupils asking you to follow them on Instagram or are unsure how to safely navigate social media while at school. Edapt has produced a guide on how teachers can manage their social media accounts with a selection of practical tips.
What do academies need to publish on their websites?
You might be interested in what information academies must publish on their websites. In this article, we refer to information outlined from GOV.UK on what academies, free schools and colleges should publish online.
What do I need to know about GDPR?
You will have heard about the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) but might be unsure about your role in data protection at your school. Essentially, GDPR is designed to protect personal data stored on computers, organised filing systems and to give people more control over data which is held about them.
What do maintained schools need to publish on their websites?
You might be interested in what information schools must publish on their websites. In this article, we refer to information outlined from GOV.UK on what maintained schools must publish online.