World First Aid Day 2019
September 14, 2019 is World First Aid Day, an annual campaign to highlight the importance of first aid training in saving lives and preventing injuries. World First Aid Day was launched in 2000 by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (IFRC). Worldwide, more than 100 societies of Red Cross and […]
New Reception Class Starting
This week for many children is the very start of school life as they join their Reception class. For children leaving preschool behind them, starting Reception can be a big step. However, there’s lots that schools can do to make sure this is a positive experience. This transition is truly successful when the children […]
International Literacy Day 2019
September 8th each year marks UNESCO’s International Literacy Day, aiming to raise awareness globally around adult and child literacy challenges. It is an opportunity for Governments, civil society and stakeholders to highlight the changes and improvements being made worldwide in literacy development. The issue of literacy is a key component of the UN’s Sustainable Development […]
Welcome back to school!
The Elementa team would like to extend a HUGE welcome back to school after the summer break. Returning to school after the summer holidays can be an anxiety-ridden, exciting and frantic time for teachers. The new academic year can also be the beginning of a new chapter, starting afresh with a clean slate. Reflect and […]
New Teaching Job? Make a strong start
The new school year is almost upon us with many starting a new teaching job. For newly trained teachers, the anticipation of the first day of school can be a mixture of apprehension and exhilaration. During your NQT year you have gained experience teaching in a controlled environment. The responsibility of a classroom teacher […]
Tory education proposals
Today’s Guardian article ( https://www.theguardian.com/education/2019/aug/28/tories-accused-of-trumpeting-discipline-instead-of-investing-in-schools ) reports on Tory education proposals, citing leaked documents setting out government plans emphasising discipline and excluding pupils. The announcements include billions of pounds in new funding together with additional free schools. Sarah Morrison, Managing Director of Elementa said: “The more important factor in supporting achieving positive behaviour in […]
Are you an NQT without a job for September? Don’t worry!
If you’ve completed your teacher training course, but haven’t yet secured a job for the Autumn, don’t worry – we are here to help! Most teachers tend to have shared any intentions to leave their job early in the Summer term – enabling schools to know the staff they need for the Autumn. However, […]
GCSE Results Day 2019
For students across England and Wales, today (22 August) is GCSE results day. This is the conclusion of years of study, together with many weeks of revision. As eagerly as students are awaiting today’s results, today is equally important for teachers and Schools. This is because GCSE grades impact league tables as well as […]
Are you an NQT without a job for September? Fear not!
If you’ve completed your teacher training course, but haven’t yet secured a job for the Autumn, we are here to help! Most teachers tend to have shared any intentions to leave their job early in the Summer term – enabling schools to know the staff they need for the Autumn. However, in our experience, we […]
It is the end of the school year – congratulations!
It is the end of the school year – congratulations! Whilst some teachers have already enjoyed the first days of the summer holidays, many others are just reaching the finish line today! Whether you flew through the year, or soldiered through the final weeks, you should be proud of the work you achieved with your […]