Author: Rhys Gregory

Using virtual reality technology in the classroom, setting up outdoor ‘mountain’ schools and the benefits offered by Lego therapy are just some of the techniques that will be explored when more than 800 teachers, pupils, educators, trainers and employers gather in Bridgend County Borough for a unique Festival of Learning. Taking place between 25–29 June, the festival is designed to showcase some of the new and innovative learning and teaching methods that are being used at schools throughout the county borough. It will seek to encourage schools to share their experiences and knowledge with one another while establishing new training…

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A Caldicot primary school has participated in a project to encourage families to help their children to be a healthy weight through healthy eating and physical activity. The project, organised by partners from Monmouthshire’s healthy schools scheme, sports development team and school health nursing service aims to promote a happy, healthy start in life for children.

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