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Weston Rhyn Primary presented with Tablet

9th July 2014

At New Directions Education we are always looking for ways we can support the schools we work with. This term, as a thank you our team in Wrexham rewarded some of our biggest spending schools. Weston Rhyn Primary in Owestry was one of the lucky schools who got to choose a gift from a selection […]

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High Achiever Awards 2014

4th July 2014

North Wales Crusaders centre Christiaan Roets has been visiting local secondary schools throughout North East Wales as part of the High Achiever Awards 2014. The High Achiever Awards which are sponsored by New Directions Education are designed to promote and award the young people of Wrexham, Flintshire and Denbighshire for their hard work, tenacity and […]

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Wrexham Branch run Cover Supervisor Training

3rd July 2014

New Directions Education are running a FREE ‘Cover Supervisor Course’ which is being held on Thursday 3rd July 2014 in Wrexham. Our Business Development Officers, Stuart Ash & Rob Ratcliffe, who are both retired Secondary Head Teachers will be conducting the training course. The course is being held for New Directions staff who are either […]

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In the Spotlight: Practical or Theory?

27th June 2014

Why do we need education? What form should it take? This is something that many students and pupils ask themselves on a daily basis. When it comes to teaching, it can be difficult to strike a balance in accommodating both practical and traditional theoretical teaching methods to the best advantage. Some lessons require more practicality […]

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Teacher Development: Top Tips for Tough Young Teachers

The first years of teaching can often be the toughest. During the early years of their career, newly qualified teachers often experience a plethora of emotions, both good and bad. Here, New Directions Education offers advice to new teachers as they come to understand what it means to be responsible for a classroom of impressionable […]

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International Focus: The Cultural Identity of Students

Race, gender, ethnicity, language, religion, socio-economic background… each and every one of us can be differentiated (and unified) by our cultural identity. The UK is a veritable melting pot of diverse people and communities. With that in mind, it should come as no surprise that practically every teacher in the country will be responsible for […]

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Guest Blog – When I’m older I want to be…

When I’m older I would like to be a vet like my father. I have always grown up with animals and when they are sick it makes me want to help and care for them. The best part about wanting to be a vet is seeing all of the happy owners after their pet gets […]

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Joanne Rees – Employee of the Month, May 2014

19th June 2014

Joanne Rees has been recognised by New Directions in Wrexham as their ‘Employee of the Month’ for May. The award sees teachers and support staff across North Wales nominated for the monthly prize. Joanne was nominated for her fantastic attitude, and her enthusiastic approach to teaching, which has great results. Melissa Penlington, New Directions Education […]

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All Wales Special School Headteacher Conference 2014

29th May 2014

New Directions Education attended the ‘All Wales Special School Headteacher Conference’ on the 8th and 9th of May, following an invitation from Maxine Pittaway Head of St Christopher’s, Wrexham. The two day conference was an opportunity for Head teachers across Wales to talk about the issues facing the sector, over 30 delegates enjoyed the hospitality at […]

Wrexham news

Weston Rhyn Primary presented with Tablet

High Achiever Awards 2014

Wrexham Branch run Cover Supervisor Training

In the Spotlight: Practical or Theory?

Teacher Development: Top Tips for Tough Young Teachers

International Focus: The Cultural Identity of Students

Guest Blog – When I’m older I want to be…

Joanne Rees – Employee of the Month, May 2014

All Wales Special School Headteacher Conference 2014