Sentences with phrase «schools fit their purpose»
«The current consultation seems to neglect how well these schools fit their purpose, and their environments.
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«Clearly, the current regime is not fit for the government's purpose of gaining a social licence to frack,» Michael Bradshaw, professor of global energy at Warwich Business School, wrote in an email.
We may classify secondary school students for functional purposes into such groups as «practical arts,» «commercial,» «general,» and «college preparatory,» but there is nothing to prevent students from later changing to another group which appears to fit better their abilities and occupational plans.
«NASUWT research has shown time and time again that teachers are facing serious health and safety risks in schools as a result of high levels of stress, school buildings which are outdated and not fit for purpose, the presence of asbestos and excessive classroom temperatures.
«The Government has fragmented the school system, removed local democratic accountability and has conferred excessive school autonomy onto a school governance system that it is widely accepted is not fit for purpose.
«The Government not only needs to ensure that it is able to demonstrate that its funding reform proposals are fit for purpose, but it also needs to secure confidence from schools, teachers and the public that these are the right proposals in the circumstances.
Ofsted has been frequently cited by teaching unions as creating a «culture of fear» within schools, with many in the profession branding it «not fit for purpose».
«The NASUWT remains clear that a fit for purpose accountability system should consider the performance of schools in the round and not solely on the basis of narrowly focused test and examination results.»
«The NASUWT has argued consistently that the current system of school governance is not fit for purpose.
At work (for me — at school), I can pair this teal dress from LOFT with a pair of comfortable flats or open - toed booties and with my badge around my neck, I look fit to teach those teenagers the author's purpose of including a specific event at a certain point in the novel.
A LEADING activist for children's rights has called on students to play a part in transforming a system of schooling in England that he claims is not fit for purpose.
Former Children's Commissioner labels schooling in England as «not fit for purpose» at student conference
For a learning space to be healthily used by every age group in a school (including adults), for it to allow movement and encourage flexible use, the furniture must have good ergonomic features such as adjustability, be fit for purpose and be comfortable.
«Learning environments have got to be fit for purpose if schools want to be able to offer the best to their pupils and get the best from them in return,» added Skivington.
Finally, as with all written documentation, it must be reviewed regularly to ensure that it is still practical and fit for purpose, taking into account: the ethos of the school, its values and the boundaries of acceptable behaviour; the school's moral code; positive and constructive rules of conduct, and the rewards and punishments, which must be fairly and consistently applied.
The role played by providing the correct, fit - for - purpose sports flooring can not be ignored or diluted in its importance to the overall performance for both the pupils / students and the school itself.
Australia needs to rethink the way it teaches its students, supports teachers and runs schools, as the current education system does not fit its purpose, according to a new discussion paper by think tank the Grattan Institute.
Threatened with buildings that are no longer fit for purpose, overcrowded classrooms and a school place crisis, the education sector needs sustainable and cost effective solutions to meet the needs of Britain's school children.
Acer Computer Australia has launched its BYOD Education Project that packages guidance for schools and parents on managing the complex Bring Your Own Device issue; a fit - for - purpose product range of devices suitable for the education environment; and the availability of accredited partners to assist institutions with their technology strategies.
Good quality school buildings that are safe and fit for purpose are fundamental to sustaining a high quality education for our children.
With over 15 years of successfully exceeding the expectations and broadband requirements across the UK, the NEN, alongside its partner, the East of England Broadband Network, E2BN — a public sector organisation set up to provide safe and secure broadband to the education sector — have the experience and capacity to ensure schools have secure and fit - for - purpose broadband that meets their requirements.
Not fit for purpose A study by the Royal Institute of British Architects shows that damp classrooms and school buildings full of asbestos results in pupils who are struggling to learn effectively and impacting on the health of both students and teachers.
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«The reopening of Moorgate Primary Academy marks a key milestone for the programme in the West Midlands, and these new school buildings will provide modern, fit - for - purpose facilities for pupils and staff for many years to come.»
Schools need to undertake an assessment of each of these to understand whether they are fit for purpose and appropriate given the updated guidance.
With today's constantly evolving technological landscape, not to mention the sheer amount of products available on the market, it can be difficult to know whether or not the chosen security solution is truly fit for purpose and will meet the specific security requirements of the school.
Chris Keates, the union's general secretary, said: «It is clear that current ICT systems in many schools are not fit for purpose and significant investment is required to ensure that they meet the needs of 21st - century education provision.
• Schools are generally united in their view that what «levels» had become was not fit for purpose and change was needed.
In - house training can also be provided, but it must be fit for purpose and it is the school's duty to ensure that the training and syllabus is fully compliant with the regulatory requirements.
Considering the fact that school buildings need to be fit for purpose in order for staff to deliver quality and innovative teaching, he looks at the case of the first school built under the PSBP, which he notes as of December 2014, is still in Special Measures.
The links between a healthier lunch and better concentration from pupils in the afternoons are well documented, but an independent study looking at the relationship between school meal take up and dining environments suggests that the huge efforts to improve the quality of school food over the last six years could go to waste unless schools ensure their canteens are also fit for purpose.
More than one third confirmed that their school buildings were not fit for purpose and, with two - thirds of schools unable to apply for capital funding, delegated budgets were being used for maintenance and repairs, rather than for improvements to teaching and learning resources.
As a result of the joint # 20.1 million investment, the two schools — Stainburn School and Science College and Southfield Technology College — will come together in a modern, fit - for - purpose new two - storey facility.
These buildings will provide modern, fit - for - purpose schools for pupils for many years to come.»
All school buildings, not just those that have heritage significance, need investment and systematic maintenance to ensure they remain fit for purpose and provide the best possible learning environment.
«Ysgol Penmaes is a great example of a school that puts children and young people's needs first and it is only right that the legislative system which underpins the school's approach continues to be fit for purpose.
Chris Keates, the union's general secretary, said: «It is clear that current ICT systems in many schools are not fit for purpose and significant investment is required to ensure that they meet the needs of 21st Century education provision.
School buildings are no different from any other type of historic building, in that they need regular investment and systematic maintenance to ensure that they remain fit for purpose.
As staff and pupils get ready to return to school from the summer holidays, ensuring that the security procedures in place are fit for purpose should be at the top of any key decision maker's agenda.
Measures to achieve new school places might include maximising buildings or land to increase the quantum of floor space and numbers of classrooms by way of redevelopment, acquiring sites for new school premises, and / or releasing existing sites or part of sites that are no longer required, or buildings that are no longer fit for purpose.
Adam Leach, Network Manager for the school joined three years ago with a remit to update the school's IT facilities: «When I joined the network was not really fit for purpose.
Health and safety is of upmost importance to any club, school or association offering sporting facilities and it's their responsibility to provide equipment that is fit for purpose and maintained to the required standard.
The National Union of Teachers commented on the investment at the time saying that the money proposed for school refurbishment will be welcome «providing it is actually new money and will be spent on ensuring that schools are fit for purpose and safe from dangers of asbestos».
Expand the concept of a school - led system to an education - led system as the ASCL advocates in its blueprint for a self - improving system and you have a solution that is truly fit for purpose.
This may not be a problem in itself, they say, but in the worst cases, schools have had to find an extra # 500,000 to make buildings fit for purpose.
The school is in urgent need of bringing the standard of buildings up - to - date and fit for purpose.
So why are we stuck with an education system that many stakeholders believe is not fit for purpose and fails to support schools with the challenges they are currently facing and not meeting the child's real needs?
However, this is likely to be a failed promise without more significant reform of the National College for Teaching and Leadership which is too remote from schools and not fit for purpose.
«Parents and carers expect schools to be well run and organised and to open in premises that are fit for purpose and safe for children and staff.
Beyond that, practitioners (including teachers and school leaders) have attained appropriate levels of assessment literacy when they can adjust assessment practices to fit different purposes (support or certify learning), routinely rely on clear learning targets, actually gather dependable evidence of student learning, communicate results effectively to intended users, and maximize the positive motivational impact of assessments.