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Caerphilly School in Bid for School Pond

21st November 2016

A leading Caerphilly school has committed to diversifying learning for their pupils with the introduction of a school pond. St Helen’s have introduced a pond development project after a member of the school council suggested the idea a number of years ago. Speaking about their ambitions Tim Crosse, Headteacher of the school said ‘we decided […]

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A Blog – Howard Burge speaks out about Bullying #antibullyingweek

14th November 2016

Trying to be top dog or leader of the pack is something that has been prevalent in the civilized world since it began. Human nature leads some of our brilliant species to want to claim the top spot as leader of the race, some by virtue of honesty and integrity, and some by less scrupulous […]

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A blog – Gary Williams – The Question of Supply

5th October 2016

Today we woke to a popular breakfast television show discussing the role of supply agencies in England. I listened with interest as a very eloquent Becca Morgan of Principal Teachers defended our sector’s position within the education community. She was met with questions about the charges agencies make in supplying staff, the quality of teachers […]

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Christmas Card Competition 2016

29th September 2016

New Directions Education are delighted to announce the launch of our annual Christmas card design competition. The competition is open to the entire education community across the UK. How to enter: Simply design your Christmas card on the template provided (download here), fill in the details and return back to us by either post or email. […]

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A blog from Burge – Day three is here… #menofharlech

16th September 2016

Day two hit really hard. It started exceptionally high with a tremendous launch in Aberystwyth from Ysgol Penweddig. The PE team and school staff were brilliant at getting our spirits focused for the task ahead. With around 65 miles facing us and over 4,000 feet of climbs this part of the route was certainly not […]

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New Directions supports LSA’s to gain qualifications

New Directions are currently working in partnership with Coleg Y Cymoedd to provide an excellent opportunity for New Directions candidates to gain their QCF Teaching assistant qualification. By supporting the candidates in a long term position at a school, they do not need to actually attend the college. They are supported by an approved assessor, […]

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Burge’s Blog – Day Two… #MenofHarlech

15th September 2016

So we made it…to Aberystwyth. As we cycled into the town in the glorious sunshine we couldn’t have been more relieved to rest our weary legs and take in a very very cold drink. The journey from Harlech afforded us some amazing views, and after being sent on our way so very enthusiastically by Ysgol […]

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Harlech School Sends Bikers on their Way

14th September 2016

Harlech School Sends Bikers on their Way A group of school children from Ysgol Tan Y Castell in Harlech have launched a crowd of charity bike riders on their 200 plus mile trip to raise funds for the Cardiff City Community Foundation. The group who are sponsored by leading education recruitment specialists New Directions were […]

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#menofharlech – a blog from Burge -day one

So our preparation for the big day has all been done. We’ve ‘carbed up’ and bought essential liquids to keep us hydrated on what is set to be an absolute scorcher of a journey. As we arrived in the North West yesterday we were met with thunder storms and skies lit up with beautiful scenes […]