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New literacy academy launched for teachers in the United Kingdom
Staying true to their vision to empower students and educators in classrooms around the world, LiteracyPlanet has expanded out their EdTech to include the Intrepica Academy – a personalised and interactive online school for teachers. Open for all teachers to access, the Intrepica Academy has been designed
by specialist instructors with the same fun, engaging and motivating experience in mind as LiteracyPlanet, but now to support educators in their learning pathways and professional development. “The most important element of the Intrepica Academy is that it goes way
beyond the traditional online training platform,” said Tom Richardson, CEO, LiteracyPlanet. “We know teachers can feel isolated in their online learning experiences
and a great way to further develop skills is through peer-to-peer engagement, which is why the Academy has a built-in community forum. “Users of the platform will be inspired to elevate their learning by exploring
what works in literacy teaching – together. We want this to be a space where we can help nurture the growth of great literacy scholars and encourage
teachers to support each other right across the globe.” The Academy facilitates the ability for teachers to communicate within the
forum, ask questions, share ideas, and provide feedback, as well as delivering expert-led courses on mastering the power of teaching literacy.
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GCSE Maths and English Bootcamp to help local schoolchildren overcome Covid 'learning loss'
A new programme designed to help local schoolchildren achieve key maths and English qualifications following the disruption of Covid-19 is being launched by University College Birmingham this month. Starting in April, the College will be piloting a new Maths and English
Bootcamp to support Year 11 pupils from local schools towards securing a minimum Grade 4 in their GCSEs this summer. The programme will feature a combination of revision and exam advice
sessions delivered by University College Birmingham tutors alongside breakout sessions and workshops. The bootcamp will also be supported by partner institution the
University of Warwick, with students on their maths and English degree courses signing up to provide support and guidance to pupils during the breakout sessions. The new programme comes as the UK Government revealed plans last
week aiming to boost GCSE Maths and English grades across the country amid concern about how schoolchildren have been affected by two years of disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Speaking about the benefits of the programme for pupils and the local community, Gavin Cole, Director of English and Mathematics at University
Mackie Academy’s star chef looks forward to culinary career
S4 Mackie Academy pupil Phoebe Lawson is looking forward to beginning her culinary career alongside celebrity chefs at Royal Ascot in June after winning the UK-wide Springboard FutureChef competition. Phoebe was successful in local and regional
heats before being selected to represent the North of Scotland at a competition in London in March. Some 6,000 young people aged 12- 16 originally entered the competition, representing around 310 schools. Phoebe explained: “This win means a lot to
me. There were months of hard work and it's amazing it has all paid off. I’m really thankful to my teachers and mentors who have been so helpful and supportive throughout the experience. “I have lots of plans for the future and I’m looking into different
apprenticeships across the UK. It is brilliant this has meant lots of opportunities have come my way to help my future career.” Phoebe’s home economics teacher, Kirsty Wilson has been recognised by
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Springboard as ‘one very proactive teacher’ who ‘always supports the students’. She said: "As a teacher it is always great to see pupils strive to achieve to
the best of their abilities and the Springboard FutureChef competition encourages and allows that to happen. Phoebe did a fantastic job. A number of local restaurants and hotels support the competition and it is brilliant for young people to benefit from the support of industry mentors, in Phoebe’s case Chris Macleod from Compass Group.” Head teacher Louise Moir added: “It is great to see our young people hold
their own on a national stage and put the commitment, time and effort in to achieve this award. “Phoebe clearly has a natural talent but her capacity to perform
consistently through the competition is a sign of a strong character that has listened to the advice given to her and taken on board what she needs to do at each stage to succeed. A very well done to Phoebe and thank you also to my wonderful school colleagues and industry mentors who have helped her on this impressive journey.”
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College Birmingham, said: “We are aware of the impact the pandemic has had upon students’ learning. “As a university located in the heart of Birmingham, we believe in
placing numeracy and literacy at the centre of the curriculum. We know how important these skills are for learners whatever their chosen pathway. “By collaborating with local schools and the University of Warwick, we
believe that we can play a vital role in helping students to achieve their goals. This pilot is an example of our commitment to the communities we serve.”
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