The Barefoot Computing Project is looking for a mascot to help spread the word about Barefoot Computing and would like primary pupils to design it. 

Find out more information in the attached documents

There are just six weeks to go until the entry deadline for the Naace Impact Awards 2014. Entries have been streaming in from colleagues wishing to nominate their peers to recognise their dedication and achievements.

The Naace impact awards are to recognise the impact of technology on learning across and beyond the school curriculum. They will be awarded to the practitioners who best demonstrate the impact of technology has had on learner outcomes. (We're very proud to say Northern Grid's Simon Finch received the Naace Impact Award 2013 for Leadership!)

The Naace Impact Awards are a fantastic opportunity to recognise your colleagues' work through this prestigious national award presented at the Naace Strategic Conference 2014.
Click here to Nominate today. Please note, the deadline for submissions is Monday 2 December 2013. Naace look forward to receiving your nomination!

Dear Colleagues

On 20th November 2013, the most comprehensive, relevant and focused CPD event takes place in the heart of our region. This is the major professional development event in the school year and we hope you don’t miss this opportunity to further develop the skills of your leadership and teaching colleagues.

The ever popular Audio Network database has recently been upgraded with 10,000 new audio tracks covering a wide range of different styles and genres.
The following has been added:
• 192 new albums
• 1300 new mix 1 tracks
• 12699 new tracks (mix 1 + other mixes)
• 270.639 hours of new music

More information here

A thought provoking post by Terry Freedman on defining 'good practice'.