Coventry Education - updates for schools (week ending 18 October)

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Department for Education - updates for schools

Teaching vacancies - Department for Education

Teaching vacancies - Department for Education

EdTech Innovation Testbed

The EdTech Innovation Testbed, in partnership with the Department for Education, has launched today!  Applications for schools and colleges to join the programme are open until 25th November.

Schools and colleges can try out promising education technology products designed to reduce staff workload - for free. An expert evaluation team will then help participating schools and colleges to find out what works for them, alongside professional development and a range of other support.

If you have any questions about the testbed or application process, get in touch with us at edtechinnovation@nesta.org.uk or 020 7438 2592.

Values and Choices: Exploring the complexities of Fundamental British Values in the Classroom

CPD Opportunity for History, RE, Citizenship and English specialists in Secondary schools

Please book a place by emailing Balbir.sohal@coventry.gov.uk.

Curriculum Conversations - Headteachers and RE Teachers Conference (19 November)

Curriculum Conversations flyer

Curriculum Conversations booking form

Primary Engineer - Coventry Training Course

Primary Engineer and local engineering company Schneider Electric are offering a CPD course on Wednesday 27 November 2019 with access to a free resource kit and links with an engineer from industry. To secure a place please contact Emma at Primary Engineer on emma.hargreaves@primaryengineer.com or book through Eventbrite.

Social Mobility Foundation

We are pleased to announce that applications for the Social Mobility Foundation’s free Aspiring Professionals Programme are now open for 2020! 

The APP supports high achieving Year 12 students from low income backgrounds across the UK to access top universities and careers. We offer support through our four pillars:

  1. Mentoring by a professional
  2. Tailored skills sessions and career workshops
  3. University application support and guidance
  4. Internships with top employers

Students must apply by 12 noon, Wednesday 18 December 2019 by completing the application form.

Sign up or contact us

If you have any comments, please let us know by contacting lucy.lambert@coventry.gov.uk.