Contents In this issue... 6 - 11 INDUSTRY NEWS
A look at the latest news including: FE sector and cash-strapped colleges optimistic; Announcement on the future of Becta; New ICT research from BESA; Headteacher wins flight with the Royal Airforce; Trust welcomes new Government; E-waste wrecks lives; Improving web access for disabled pupils
12 ANALYSIS
Ray Barker from BESA takes a look at the government’s proposals; plus an Education Today news round-up
14 - 16 BIOMETRICS AND CASHLESS CATERING
Schools engage in the biometric and civil liberties debate - Education Today finds out whether the position is being made clear enough
19 NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
A round-up of the latest products, including an innovative range of interactive educational toys that develop problem solving, counting and subtraction skills
20 BUILDING NEWS
Wernick building a big hit at Devon College – with their campus due for re- development in the near future it seemed unlikely that Queen Elizabeth’s Community College (QECC) in Crediton, Devon would receive the necessary funding for a new building on their split site campus. But, the high performance specialist school with an ‘outstanding’ Ofsted rating for its sixth form provision, is growing so fast that Devon County Council agreed that something had to be done.
21 MORE NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
New tester ensures safety of electrical equipment; plus New Turkey School Meal Award
22 SAFETY AND SECURITY
Highlighting products designed to enhance school security systems, from wireless fire door retainers to new panic hardware
36 DESIGN & BUILD
Altro innovation ensures rain doesn’t stop play; ‘Work at height’ innovation from Cool Technology; and Terrapin takes the pressure off space in school
29 - 32 BUILDING MAINTENANCE; REFURBISHMENT & GROUNDS
Fast & effective solutions to school building needs – David Bury, Business Development Manager for Sport & Leisure assesses the benefits of temporary or semi-permanent buildings as short, medium or long term solutions. Plus! Faster, simpler specification with the new Gradus website; concealed door closers from Heath and Sons; and Gordon McVean, Sales & Marketing Director at Truvox International discusses the purchasing patterns for school cleaning
33 - 34 CATERING & NUTRITION
Yazoo – The healthier drink choice for kids; the new iPlate from Keep Hot; Calypso’s new sparkling range of Juicy Waters helps to conserve acres of Atlantic Rainforest
35 HEALTH & HYGEINE
Versatile cake mix makes for handy recipes for kids; Wheelchair Access Minibuses from Days Rental; University of Sheffield makes a strong financial case for mechanised sweeping
23 - 28 ICT-NETWORKING AND COMMUNICATIONS
Taking the lead on evolving learning environments - investing in interactive technology to engage today’s digital generation is fundamental to creating motivational, flexible and innovative learning spaces that extend the boundaries of traditional teaching says Promethean World of its mobile learning solutions. Plus! 3D Projection from NEC Display Solutions; high density mobile storage from KI; and Listen and Learn with Bose Quality Sound
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