National Tutoring Programme - nesta
WEBThe National Tutoring Programme (NTP) aims to support schools in providing a sustained response to the coronavirus pandemic and to provide a longer-term contribution to closing the attainment gap.. The programme has been created through a collaboration between Nesta, Education Endowment Foundation (EEF), Sutton Trust, and Impetus with support from the Department for Education.
Digital Democracy: The Tools Transforming Political Engagement
WEBFeb 20, 2017 · Lessons from global case studies describe how digital tools are being used to engage communities in more meaningful political participation, and how they are improving the quality and legitimacy of decision-making. Digital democracy is still young. Projects must embed better methods for evaluation of their goals if the field is to grow.
Asset-Based Community Development for Local Authorities
WEBSep 29, 2020 · This guide proposes a way of working that changes the relationship between a local authority, its citizens, and communities by focusing on ‘what’s strong, not what’s wrong’. Part of the New Operating Models Handbook, created by Nesta in partnership with Upstream Collaborative.
Educ-AI-tion rebooted? Exploring the future of artificial ... - nesta
WEBFeb 25, 2019 · There are three categories of AIEd tool being used in schools and colleges today: learner-facing (eg adaptive learning platforms), teacher-facing (eg automated assessment tools, or advanced teacher dashboards) and system-facing (eg analysing data from across schools to predict school inspection performance).
The rise of indoor plumbing in the UK: lessons for the green
WEBThe situation was particularly acute in London. The summer of 1858 represented a pivotal moment in the transition to modern plumbing: hot weather exacerbated the smell of untreated sewage in the river, bringing the city to a standstill. The government could barely function and people avoided leaving their homes, demanding urgent action.
Nesta acquires Behavioural Insights Team to help tackle UK’s …
WEBDec 13, 2021 · Nesta, the UK’s innovation agency, has acquired Behavioural Insights Limited (BIT) in a £15.4 million deal to accelerate social innovation. By bringing together two leaders in their fields, the acquisition will help Nesta tackle some of the UK’s most pressing social challenges. In 2021 Nesta announced a 10-year mission to halve obesity ...
Creativity and critical thinking and what it means for schools
WEBSep 30, 2019 · Creativity is one of the most critical skills for the future. Without creativity, there would be no innovation. However, there is mixed evidence on how to develop it and whether it is transferable. OECD has done research with schools and teachers in 11 countries to develop and trial resources to develop creativity and critical thinking in ...
DIY Toolkit - nesta
WEBThe DIY toolkit website also features a range of case studies and expert blog posts to help people put the tools into practice. The website is also available in Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin, French and Russian. The original toolkit was designed for people working in development, but the tools are relevant for any project or group.
Classroom changemakers: the 15 award winning teachers ... - nesta
WEBMay 7, 2020 · Today Nesta, the innovation foundation, recognises 15 teachers and teaching assistants for pushing the boundaries of how maths and computer science are taught in schools.From discussing migration figures and how resources should be divided fairly through the benefits system, to building rockets and setting up a James Bond style Casino Royale, teachers across the UK are reaching beyond the ...
Diversity by design: why we must design children's services with ...
WEBApr 28, 2022 · Services and systems evidently aren’t working for everyone. But through smarter use of demographic data, combined with on-the-ground insights, we can do better. And it’s worth the effort – because when we design early years services with diversity and inclusion in mind, we help to ensure fairer outcomes for all children, no matter their ...
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