Careers resource
A new careers and employability framework has been launched to help schools “identify the knowledge, skills and qualities” that pupils need to succeed in the jobs market. The free downloadable resource has been created by the Career Development Institute and comprises ideas and activities for pupils at key stages 2, 3, 4 and for 16 to 19-year-olds. It focuses on three areas: developing yourself through careers, employability and enterprise education; learning about careers and the world of work; and developing your career management, employability and enterprise skills. Visit: www.thecdi.net
Cyber-bullying
Online safety charity Childnet is hosting two CPD events to launch new guidance and resources for tackling cyber-bullying. Taking place in London and Manchester on March 14 and 21 respectively, the events will launch the Cyberbullying Guidance and Teaching Resources, which have been funded by the government and the European Union. Spaces cost £30 and are limited. Visit www.childnet.com/cyberbullying-events (events) and http://bit.ly/1Pu10mo (resources).
Music barriers
Being too busy with school work or exams is one of the most common reasons for giving up learning a musical instrument. A fifth of respondents in a survey by Rayburn Tours blamed school work for having quit. A third said they simply lost interest. Meanwhile, the recorder tops the list of most commonly played instruments at school (43 per cent), followed by the piano (22 per cent) and guitar (16 per cent).
Bereavement
A film exploring the role music can play in dealing with bereavement has been created by 10 bereaved young people. The Memories in Music project has been undertaken by the Young People’s Advisory Group at Child Bereavement UK in Runcorn, Cheshire. The two-minute clip will now be used to reach out to other bereaved youngsters. Visit: http://bit.ly/1neevzV
Research support
A resource has been published aimed at helping students to develop their research and innovation skills, including the basics of undertaking research projects. The materials are free and focus on questions such as how to conduct research, how to search for and locate information, and how to evaluate information. It has been produced by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals in support of the TeenTech Awards. Visit: http://bit.ly/1Nty1xu
Sports Relief
Sports Relief is taking place on March 18 with schools being urged to sign up for the Wristbands for Schools scheme. Selling wristbands is a popular way of raising funds for the Comic Relief initiative. Money raised helps people in the world’s poorest communities, including in the UK. Selling one box of 60 wristbands could buy malaria medication for 150 children in Africa. Visit: www.sportrelief.com/wristbandsoffer