Amber Allott

London

Environment and Sustainability Specialist at NationalWorld

Kiwi journo in the UK and environment specialist @NationalWorld. All opinions shared are my own 💚 Got a story you think I should cover? Send me a message!

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Articles

What you need to know - as Ofsted faces legal action over proposed inspection changes

17 hours ago | yorkshirepost.co.uk | Amber Allott

School leaders fear the changes would raise the stakes and increase the pressure of inspections đ Ofsted recently held a public consultation on proposed changes to how it inspects schools These include evaluating schools on more criteria using a colour-coded grading scale, and publishing their findings in a âreport cardâ But one teaching union says it has now launched legal action against the possible changes It says they would make inspections worse rather than better for school staff...
77% of teens say they're using AI for homework - why teachers are concerned

20 hours ago | scotsman.com | Amber Allott

One in five pupils describe themselves as ‘regular users’ of AI tools 📱 A new survey of over a thousand teens has found three quarters have used AI to help with homework Many teachers worry students are becoming too reliant - or fear it could harm literacy or critical thinking skills The Department for Education believes AI tools could be helpful to teachers While generally positive about its potential, some teens have concerns about AI too Teachers are concerned some of their pupils might be...
Hampshire's 12 best secondary schools for attendance

23 hours ago | portsmouth.co.uk | Amber Allott

Absence rates have close ties to pupil performance - GCSEs included ✍For many pupils, reaching their full academic potential means that they need to make the most of their time in school - and going to class as often as possible is a good place to start. The Government’s full attendance figures for the most recent 2023/24 school year have now been released, which point to a lingering issue.
When is SQA results day - and how to find out this year's grade boundaries

1 day ago | glasgowworld.com | Amber Allott

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowAs exams near their end, students begin the months-long wait for results ✍Scotland’s secondary school exam season runs from late April to early June this yearAs usual, results will not be released until AugustThere are a total of four passing grades students can receive in their Nationals or HighersThese can be further broken down into bandsScotland’s secondary school exam season is now well underway.
Bedfordshire's 12 top secondary schools for attendance

1 week ago | lutontoday.co.uk | Amber Allott

When it comes to keeping absences low, these Bedfordshire schools came out on topđIt likely comes as no shock to parents that children typically need to regularly attend school, in order to not only ace important exams - but also make the most of their education. But a recent Department for Education report has highlighted just how attendance matters to attainment - with the start of this yearâs summer exam season now just days away.
How algorithms hook kids into harmful thinking

1 week ago | northamptonchron.co.uk | Amber Allott

Social media algorithms can be both insidious and highly addictive đ±Their tendency to prey on base instincts could also put people at odds with their own values and intentions. âWe find that we're doing things online on social media thatâŠ we don't really want to be doing, and it may be leading us away from being our best selves.
How algorithms hook kids into harmful thinking

1 week ago | thestar.co.uk | Amber Allott

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.comÂ and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Social media algorithms can be both insidious and highly addictive đ± Social media platforms and other sites and apps will soon need to make key changes to keep children safer online Currently, many algorithms use triggering content to keep users engaged But a psychologist warns this can lead to young people being bombarded by potentially harmful content She fears new rules for tech companies may not...
A top sixth form head's 5 tips for students sitting their A Levels this month

1 week ago | yorkshirepost.co.uk | Amber Allott

There are now just weeks to go until A Level exams get underway đź“ť Sixth form students will begin their A Level exams in a few weeksâ€™ time How they do can have a big impact on the doors open to them when it comes to university, and beyond A sixth form head at a top private school says students should take advantage of their teachers while they still can But she warns they shouldnâ€™t neglect their wellbeing Upper sixth form students are now entering the final stretch of their A Level...
7 of the top-rated education apps for last-minute GCSE and A Level revision

1 week ago | bucksherald.co.uk | Amber Allott

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.comÂ and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now These apps can be another arrow in the quiver for students this exam season đ± With the right apps, phones can be useful study tools - not just distractions Many of the most highly rated education apps utilise some AI features But some of the most popular teach students how to learn, rather than just giving them the answer While there are plenty of free education apps for exam revision, they often...
The A Level marking system explained - as 2025 exam season looms

1 week ago | glasgowworld.com | Amber Allott

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Students sitting their A Level exams don’t have long to go now✍ The 2025 A Level exam season is now almost here Once it finished in late June, there’s an almost two-month wait until results are out There are six different passing grades students can earn Depending on grade boundaries, this can sometimes mean you only need to score 20-30% of possible marks to pass Sixth form students sitting their A...