All 10,000 of their lessons, including video captions and worksheets, can now be auto-translated into Ukrainian. Thank you to teaching staff across the country, who are dedicated to making refugees feel supported to continue their education here.

In conjunction with Trinity College and the Careers Service at the University of Oxford, we are looking forward to rolling out the Litmus Bradford (a careers intentions survey) for schools again in the Summer term of 2022. If you would like your school to take part, or have any questions in the first instance, please contact Richard Petty at richard.petty@trinity.ox.ac.uk or contact the Bradford Opportunity Area at opportunityareas.bradford@education.gov.uk.

The world that we live in is becoming increasingly technology-dependent. 
 
Introducing Cyber Explorers, an initiative led by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) designed to engage 11-14 years olds in cybersecurity learning.
 
Coinciding with demands from the digital technology sector, Cyber Explorers presents an opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills required to safely navigate the modern online world and signpost students to further learning and careers in digital, cyber and wider technology. 
 
Students will have access to stimulating, fun and inspirational content on a new interactive learning platform whilst they take a virtual voyage through Cyber City. They will start off by solving puzzles, quizzes and more challenges with the help of their own Cyber Ranger, before finally putting their new skills to good use and attempting to rescue Cyber City from Herbert the Hacker.
 
Ranging from a social media influencer, sports professional, entrepreneur, environmentalist to a healthcare worker, students will select one character to embark on their journey of adventures with. Along the way, they will earn badges and unlock characters from the Cyber Squad.
 
Register your Cyber Explorer at cyberexplorers.co.uk and help them develop the skills that are needed by employers in digital technology.

On Tuesday 29th March 2022, we hosted a briefing event for schools interested in drawing down DfE funding for Senior Mental Health Lead training. A recording of the event is available here.

The Maths Hubs Network and the NCETM are continuing to provide subject-specific professional development and support for all primary and secondary teachers of maths in 2022. All professional development opportunities are designed so they can adapt to changing circumstances and ensure that participants can collaborate safely and effectively.

There are still spaces available on a range of Maths Hubs projects, including Years 5-8 Continuity, which focuses on the transition between primary and secondary maths, and a variety of Specialist Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics programmes, designed to support teachers at all stages of their career. Many Maths Hubs are also running Work Groups focusing on issues and topics specifically identified as relevant to their local area.

In the last term of 2021, the DfE published new guidance for teaching maths at KS3. It was written by the Secondary Team at the NCETM, and additional resources to augment the guidance, including a two-minute explainer video and a podcast, are now available.

Whole School SEND (WSS) have recently launched a SEND Teacher Handbook. This free resource is a comprehensive one-stop-shop resource aimed at supporting teachers to develop and embed SEN and inclusive practices in their classrooms.

Apple Distinguished Schools are centres of leadership and educational excellence that demonstrate Apple’s vision for learning with technology.

You’re invited to this online event to hear from leaders and educators and learn how they successfully implemented a vision for a technology-rich environment to support learning goals.