Plastic Free July is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities. Will you be part of Plastic Free July by choosing to refuse single-use plastics?
1 National Coding Week is a not-for-profit social movement established to encourage children and adults to learn digital skills including coding. Using the "Learn, Share and Have fun" philosophy we encourage organisations to offer adults opportunities and support in order to build their confidence. They encourage those with digital skills to share them during the week - […]
1 3 e1564225868738 In 2018, people were motivated to care about plastics in a way they never have before. Sustainability is firmly on the national agenda and the public is looking to organisations to help solve major environmental issues. That makes Recycle Week a greater opportunity than ever to change people’s recycling behaviours while gaining […]
1 1 e1563895077879 World Space Week, October 4-10 annually, is the largest space event on Earth. More than 5,000 events in over 80 countries celebrated the theme “Space Unites the World” in 2018. The 2019 theme is “The Moon: Gateway to the Stars.” “The General Assembly declares 4 to 10 October World Space […]
The United Nations has designated the first Monday of October of every year as World Habitat Day. This year, World Habitat Day will be held on 7 October 2019. The purpose of World Habitat Day is to reflect on the state of our towns and cities, and on the basic right of all to adequate shelter. […]
1 2 e1563895390132 The Tomorrow's Engineers programme, led by the engineering community, provides a platform for employers to work effectively with schools to inspire more young people to consider a careers in engineering. We need more engineers. For that we need more young people to understand how what they learn at school is used in […]
When teachers take learning outdoors they report some powerful impacts: Children’s behaviour improves, whole classes are excited to learn, and individuals who feel inhibited by the curriculum often thrive in an outdoor environment. When adults think back to their own happiest memories of childhood, they frequently recall the joy of playing outdoors. Play is not only central to children’s enjoyment of childhood, but teaches critical […]
It's maths but not as you know it! The NSPCC have everything you need to make maths fun and support your school's fundraising events and activities. You'll receive your Number Day welcome pack and promotional posters in the post. You can also download this year's resources. Planning your Number Day is as easy as 1, 2, 3: […]
Over the years, Safer Internet Day (SID) has become a landmark event in the online safety calendar. Starting as an initiative of the EU SafeBorders project in 2004 and taken up by the Insafe network as one of its earliest actions in 2005, Safer Internet Day has grown beyond its traditional geographic zone and is […]
1 5 e1564226879434 On 11 February, the United Nations, partners worldwide, women and girls will mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Why does it matter? Recent studies suggest that 65 per cent of children entering primary school today will have jobs that do not yet exist. While more girls are attending school than before, […]
1 1 e1563895673826 British Science Week, run by the British Science Association is a ten-day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths, featuring entertaining and engaging events and activities across the UK for people of all ages. British Science Week provides a platform to stimulate and support teachers, STEM professionals, science communicators and the general public to […]
