Powering Inclusive PSHE & RE Programmes for Schools – Jigsaw Education Group
Trusted by over 6,500 schools worldwide, Jigsaw empowers teachers and helps every child thrive. Fully resourced, evidence-informed, and designed to build confident, resilient learners – together.
From small village primaries to large international academies, Jigsaw partner with educators to create consistent, inclusive, values-led cultures where children can thrive.
Their programmes don’t just meet statutory requirements, they embed emotional literacy, resilience, and mindfulness into everyday school life. The result? Confident teachers, engaged learners, and school communities equipped with the skills to grow happier, healthier, and kinder citizens of the future.
Widgit – Symbols-based communication
Widgit Symbols are used worldwide to support people to realise their full potential, regardless of age, ability or background.
Widgit are a pioneering software company with a passion for symbols-based communication. They empower individuals to express themselves independently through symbols, aiding comprehension and understanding across any environment.
They primarily cater to individuals with communication difficulties of all ages, including autistic people, learning disabilities, and speech impairments. Their solutions are designed to support educators, therapists, and caregivers by enhancing inclusive learning environments while promoting meaningful interactions.
Widgit Online and InPrint software give users access to our entire symbol language, designed to meet the unique needs of symbol users across a multitude of settings. From flashcards to vocabulary lists to fully symbolised books, our solutions make it easy to personalise a wide range of materials – helping to facilitate communication in the everyday world.
Fondazione Reggio Children
Today we bring together Prof Dr Ger Graus OBE and Cristian Fabbi, Director of the Fondazione Reggio Children, for a deeply human and intellectually rich conversation about the future of early years education.
Ger and Cristian share personal stories and the work of their friend and colleague Carla Rinaldi — one of the world’s most influential educational thinkers. They explore what it truly means to place children at the heart of learning. From the rubble of post-war Italy to classrooms in Soweto, Nairobi, and Napoli, the Reggio Emilia approach has quietly transformed how educators around the world understand childhood, creativity, community, and the very purpose of school.
This is a conversation full of warmth, courage, and genuine hope — a reminder that when we believe in children’s potential, extraordinary things happen.
https://www.reggiochildren.it/reggio-emilia-approach/
Get the book – Through a Different Lens: Lessons from a Life in Education
Enhancing Primary Education: Insights from NAPE’s Summer Term 2026
Today we have a brief summary of events happening during the summer of 2026.
- The National Association for Primary Education has transitioned its professional journal, Primary First, to a digital format, enhancing accessibility.
- Mark Taylor, the Vice Chair, expresses gratitude to listeners globally, emphasizing the podcast’s wide reach beyond the UK.
- A noteworthy event is the launch of the book ‘John Coe : An Enlightened Voice For Primary Education,’ celebrating the life of a founding member of NAPE.
- Upcoming events include the Christian Schiller Lecture, focusing on curriculum curiosity, featuring guest speaker Claire Maloney-Banks.
- The NAPE conference on Reading coincides with the national year of reading, offering workshops and keynotes related to literacy.
- Listeners are encouraged to engage with the podcast and participate in upcoming educational events and initiatives.
https://nape.org.uk/
https://www.nape.org.uk/the-schiller-lecture-2026
Digital Copies of Primary First Journal and John Coe – An Enlightened Voice for Primary Education
https://national-association-for-primary-education-shop.fourthwall.com/en-gbp
27th May – LIVE book launch on YouTube
watch at https://www.youtube.com/live/FGy-uPDR8ew?si=HwTYqih5DOhNrxpI
Conference for Reading – 8th May
https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/105006
Navigating the AI Landscape in Education with BBC Bitesize
Cerys Griffiths is the Head of BBC Bitesize, the BBC’s free, online learning resource for students aged 5 to 16, their teachers and parents. Bitesize also aims to support educating the whole child through it’s Careers, Study Support and media literacy offer, Other Side of the Story, as well as special educational initiatives like the Bitesize Guide to AI.
Takeaways:
- The BBC Bitesize initiative provides comprehensive educational resources tailored for students aged five to sixteen.
- The integration of AI into educational frameworks necessitates a strong emphasis on critical thinking skills for students.
- Research indicates a significant number of teenagers lack awareness regarding effective AI resource utilization and its implications.
- The Bitesize platform aims to empower students by promoting media literacy and informing them about the risks of misinformation.
- Teachers play a crucial role in navigating the complexities of AI and misinformation in educational settings.
- The BBC emphasizes trust and quality in educational content, ensuring all materials are developed with input from educational professionals.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize
Instagram: @bbcbitesize
Chapters:
- 00:03 – Introduction to BBC BiteSize
- 05:55 – Navigating the Future: AI and Education
- 09:35 – Navigating AI in Education: Challenges and Opportunities
- 17:46 – Navigating the New Digital Landscape
- 21:22 – Engaging Young Learners Through Innovative Education
- 29:00 – Empowering Young People Through Education
National Association for Primary Education (NAPE)
Primary First Journal: https://national-association-for-primary-education-shop.fourthwall.com/en-gbp
2026 Conference
Keynote : Reading for Pleasure – Dr Roger McDonald
Workshops focusing on National Year of Reading : Writing, TESOL, Oracy, Drama and Story Telling, Poetry