GESS talks

Sustainability

The Green Gap Crisis, What Happens When Awareness Is Not Enough

23 April 2026

How schools, homes, and communities can bridge the divide between knowing and doing before it is too late It was a quiet but productive Tuesday…

Sustainability Wellbeing

Sustaining Progress: Why the Future of Education Depends on Teacher and

23 April 2026

Across the UAE, education is evolving at pace. Classrooms are becoming more inclusive, more innovative, and more future-focused. Behind this progress…

Sustainability

An Approach to Sustainability on a Small Island

23 April 2026

Many people have heard of Bahrain, but even after recent events, may still struggle to locate the island on the map.  It is a very small country,…

Sustainability

Educating for Tomorrow, Leading Sustainability Through Education

23 April 2026

“What we teach today will define the world we live in tomorrow.” In 2026, sustainability has evolved from a global aspiration into an urgent…

Sustainability

Growing Green Minds: How Schools Can Lead the Way to a Sustainable Future

23 April 2026

Schools play a vital role in helping every child to develop an understanding of environmental issues locally, nationally, and globally. Teaching…

Classroom Innovation Labs: How to Pilot, Test & Evaluate New EdTech Before

15 April 2026

Taking place on Friday 15th May, 12:30 BST/UK, 15:30 GST/UAE.  Educational technology promises transformation—but too often schools…

Early Years Education

When Students Do the Talking in EYFS: Building a Discourse-Driven Classroom

13 April 2026

“EYFS teachers are shaping children’s ability to think, learn, and succeed for life.” In the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), this statement is…

Building Holistic Wellbeing for Students & Teachers

09 April 2026

Taking place on Wednesday 29th April 2026 at 12:30 BST/UK, 15:30 GST/UAE.    Wellbeing is not separate from education - it is the…

Early Years Education

Nurturing Young Readers: The Importance of Developing Reading Skills in the

24 March 2026

Every year in March, schools, families, and communities across the United Arab Emirates come together to celebrate UAE Reading Month, a nationwide…

Early Years Education

Early Years Education: Nurturing Communication and Emotional Intelligence

24 March 2026

In a rapidly changing and complex world, the purpose of Early Years education must extend beyond the early acquisition of reading, writing, and…

Early Years Education STEM

Introducing STEM in Early Childhood Education

24 March 2026

Introducing STEM in early childhood education is crucial as it builds science, technology exposure and mathematical skills in children which are vital…

Wellbeing

Wellness Tips for Teachers to Boost Health, Energy, and Work-Life Balance

05 March 2026

K–12 teachers carry a workload that doesn’t end when the bell rings, and the body keeps the score. Between constant decision-making, emotional labor,…

Early Years Education

Beyond Age: Planning Stage-Appropriate Learning in Early Childhood

24 February 2026

In early years, “age-appropriate” is a phrase we lean on a lot. Sometimes it’s used well—as a reminder that young children shouldn’t be expected to…

Early Years Education

Building a Thriving Community of Collaborative Learners in the Early Years

24 February 2026

The early years of childhood are a critical period for social, emotional, and cognitive development. Children in EYFS are naturally curious,…

Early Years Education

Nursery Narratives: Building National Identity and Belonging Through

24 February 2026

Tales of a Flag’s Birthday Figure 1: Colourful Rice Artwork of the UAE Flag Walking into nursery…

Early Years Education

Building the Foundations for Future Readiness in the Early Years

24 February 2026

“The principal goal of education is to create individuals who are capable of doing new things, not simply repeating what other generations have done.”…