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Tips For Choosing School Edtech Solutions

There are various competing solutions to sift through, and significant time and effort are needed to evaluate them.

EdTechX Summit 2022 – Ideas, inspiration and connections

The EdTechX Summit will explore the way we learn and the ability of technology to become a veritable enabler of learning, transforming knowledge into knowhow.

GESS Talks Webinar 9 - How Web3 can change the education landscape

Targeted towards educators and leaders from all subject backgrounds.

Running Your Own Staff Wellbeing Survey

To improve staff wellbeing and create an even better climate, it’s important to understand the present situation.

Edtech confidence leads to bigger things

With technology becoming increasingly present in classrooms, it’s an exciting time for education.

GESS Talks Webinar 9 - How Web3 can change the education landscape

We're pleased to announce our latest webinar that will run on 19th April 2022, and will discuss how Web3 is revolutionising the education landscape.

Save the Date for IPSEF Global

GESS is proud to support the one-day event running on the 30th of June 2022 in London.

Introducing the T4 Insights Panel

T4 Education exists to support teachers and schools as agents of change and in two years, they've developed a truly global community of educators.

UK Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi plans crackdown on 'Mickey Mouse' degrees

Universities will be required to publish the drop-out rate and graduate job outcomes on every advert they put out for a degree, in the same way loans have to be

Prioritising staff wellbeing in international schools

Staff who are satisfied, feeling supported and valued give far more than those who are tired, stressed or feeling undervalued.

Do you have what it takes to shine? Apply now for the GESS Education Awards 2022

We're delighted to announce that we are now open to accept nominations for the 9th annual GESS Education Awards.

GESS Talks Webinar 8 - The future of education: Are our students prepared?

This latest webinar, sponsored by EZ Robot, discussed the vital skills needed by our students to be prepared for the future.

Ireland: ‘Ground-breaking’ change will give students role in shaping curriculum

Minister for Education Norma Foley is planning to appoint a students’ representative to the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) for the first

Can Technology Drive Parental Engagement?

Teachers know that the more parents and carers participate in their children's learning from an early stage, the more effective that learning will be.

'Special educational needs families are falling through the cracks'

The mother of a boy with autism wants to change the way parents of children with suspected special education needs or disability (SEND) are treated when their

Ministers’ loan plans could stop poorer students in England going to university

Government to consult on making eligibility for finance dependent on strong exam grades.

GESS Talks Webinar - The future of education: Are our students prepared?

We're pleased to announce our latest webinar, sponsored by EZ Robot, that will discuss the vital skills needed by our students to be prepared for the future.

Ireland: More support needed for care system leavers entering higher education

Nearly 6,000 children in care and 3,035 young adults in after-care in Ireland. Training for teachers in relation to the care system and more support for care le

Thousands of UK university staff strike over pension cuts

Thousands of UK university staff have gone on strike in a new wave of industrial action over pensions, pay and working conditions, claiming they have overwhelmi

Growing numbers turning to vocational education in Greece

Hitherto relatively shunned vocational education is gaining ground in Greece, according to Education Ministry data which show an increase in the number of teena

UK: Nadhim Zahawi tells schools to root out activist teachers 'brainwashing' children

Nadhim Zahawi will this week issue guidance for schools to ensure teachers make a 'balanced presentation of opposing views' when discussing political issues wit

Navigating the Shifting Sands of Online Safety

All independent online activities expose young people to risks, regardless of what device they’re on, so what’s the answer to shielding them from the dangers?

Parents think their children will get remote teaching from school if they take them on holiday, Ofsted finds

Some parents think that remote education can be provided for non-Covid-related circumstances, such as being on holiday, which leaders have to explain is not

Global education on your doorstop: the loophole in the Danish school system

Both affordable and superior, more Danes are waking up to the benefits of sending their children to an international school.

Is Blended Learning Here to Stay?

In 2021, schools alternated between in-person and online learning, blended or hybrid classrooms, or a mix of the various teaching modalities.

Isle of Wight set for education 'levelling up' funding

The plans aim to target investment, support and action, to help children from all backgrounds.

Italy eases anti-COVID rules for schools, extends green pass

The Italian government on Wednesday relaxed anti-COVID rules for schools, as the infection surge linked to the Omicron variant seemed to be gradually falling un

UK: Package to transform education and opportunities for most disadvantaged

Skills, schools and families at the heart of government plans to improve public services and level up left behind areas. Education will be at the heart of major

GESS Dubai 2021 - Show Video

Take a look at some of action from onsite at GESS Dubai 2021, the leading Education Conference & Exhibition in the MENA region.

How to improve staff wellbeing and achieve the best for your school and pupils

How can we improve staff wellbeing to achieve the best for schools and pupils? Here are eight top tips created in association with three school leaders.