The below is an extract from an article for the autumn edition of Prep School Magazine by Shirley Drummond, head at St Helen’s College in Hillingdon on how and why Mindfulness should be an essential part of every school’s curriculum and daily practice. Schools are busy places for our pupils and we expect our children’s brains …
The annual SATIPS Art Exhibition is always a popular event with our members. This year, in line with the move of many of our services to online delivery, the exhibition will be a virtual event. Organised in conjunction with Cheltenham College Preparatory School, artwork from schools across the country will be exhibited on the SATIPS …
The Canal and River Trust’s Fisheries & Angling Team is looking for pupils who have a connection to Commonwealth countries to take part in fishing celebrations as part of The Commonwealth games. The 2022 Commonwealth Games are being held in the West Midlands and as well as the main competition period, the wider Commonwealth Games …
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The 2021 SATIPS Challenge has now concluded. Despite COVID complications, we had 2,000 entrants this year from schools across the country and, as ever, the range and depth of pupils’ knowledge was impressive. Congratulations to Harry Calcraft (Westminster Under School) who successfully defended his crown in the Senior Challenge, as well as Alex Diosi (MCS) …
The last year brought all sorts of negatives – especially for children and parents. But one positive to come out of the COVID pandemic could be a renewed respect for teachers. According to a survey by primary school learning platform Learning Ladders, two thirds of parents said their opinions of teachers have improved as a consequence …
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Almost half of parents and more than a third of grandparents in the UK have spent more on their children or grandchildren’s education over the last 12 months amid fears that they have fallen behind. A survey of parents of grandparents of school-attending children aged 3-13, carried out on behalf of the Independent Association of Prep …
The Foundation for Education Development (FED) has released its ‘100,000 Voices Questionnaire’ as it works towards the publication of the National Consultation Report on the 26th April . The questionnaire aims to capture at least 100,000 voices across the education system, including: children, young people, parents, carers, teachers, lecturers, support staff, education leaders, business leaders, community members and politicians …
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It’s the time of year when all eyes are on reading and our relationship with books. World Book Day 2021 may catch attention for the fabulous costumes it produces as children dress up as their favourite fictional characters. But as technology gets ever more sophisticated, where does that leave our reading habits in 2021? You could …
SATIPS IT broadsheet editor Mark Templeman was recently quoted in Independent Education Today on how schools can protect staff and students online. Mark, who is deputy head and director of studies at Brockhurst and Marlston House Schools, told the magazine: “Most schools filter online content and implement real-time monitoring. However, safety issues can arise at home …
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The deadline for the popular Satips National Handwriting Competition is now July 1st, 2021, to allow as many schools to enter as wish to. The competition is open to all Prep, Junior and Primary Schools, with the winning school receiving the Nexus Shield, sponsored by the school stationery group. Individual winners and runners up also receive …
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