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Team Tachyon from Denbigh High crowned Welsh champions in F1 in Schools Technology Challenge

1st May 2015

A team of four girls from Denbigh High, Team Tachyon, have been crowned Welsh Champions in the F1 in Schools Technology Challenge. The team will represent Wales at the world finals which are taking place at the Singapore Grand Prix in September. The team is made up of four Year 9 students Amy Martin, Holly […]

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Mentoring from local firms gets GCSE students off to a flying start

29th April 2015

Enterprise South Liverpool Academy has invited a national recruitment and training firm into their school to help mentor GCSE students. The year 11 pupils enjoy weekly visits from the Liverpool city centre outfit New Directions Education. The team were invited into the school to help offer support, to listen to the pupils concerns and to […]

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New Directions Wrexham – Temp of the Month

28th April 2015

New Directions Education Wrexham have announced Hannah Jones from Wrexham as their Temp of The Month for April. Hannah has been working at Ysgol y Grango since November 2014 and is described as ‘always going the extra mile for the School’. Hannah’s Account Manager, Sophie Downes describes her as ‘an excellent Supply Teacher who has […]

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Local Businesses Unite to Sponsor School Football Kit

Footballers from a Shrewsbury secondary school are now able to run out in a brand new strip thanks to the generosity of local businesses. The Grange Secondary School, in Harlescott, has been sponsored by Shrewsbury firm SRS Electrical Contractors and New Directions, which provides recruitment and training to the education sector. The red and black […]

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‘Temp of the Term’ Julia Evans, at The Innovate Project, Caerphilly

17th April 2015

Julia Evans has been awarded as ‘Temp of the Term’ by the Cardiff SEN Team. Her nomination was put forward by Jon Evans, Branch manager for the business in Cardiff. Julia’s recognition has stemmed from her work for the Innovate Project, which is part of the Caerphilly County Borough Council Youth Service. Their aim is to engage and work with young […]

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Lesley Curtis, Supply Teacher of the Year 2014 – An Interview

16th April 2015

We interviewed Lesley Curtis, winner of last year’s Supply Teacher of the Year award to find out what the award meant to her and how it has impacted on her career. Lesley was nominated by Liz Keys, Head Teacher from Bryn Celyn Primary School which was the school she was working at, at the time […]

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Inspirational Teaching Awards – Recognising your support staff

In schools across Wales we have a number of unsung heroes who work to ensure that our school buildings run efficiently, that our young people are fed balanced meals and cherished in the playground. From your Caretaker to your Cook, your School Secretary to your Lunchtime Supervisor, these individuals are the very glue that holds […]

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Celebrating Secondary Education Across Wales

15th April 2015

Inspirational Teaching Awards Do you know a secondary teacher in Wales who deserves recognition? In March 2015 New Directions Education launched our annual Inspirational Teaching Awards. These awards recognise those individuals from across the education community in Wales who deliver outstanding teaching in our schools and colleges. The award for ‘Secondary Teacher of the Year’ […]

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Inspirational Teaching Awards – New Category Announced for 2015

14th April 2015

New Directions Education launched our annual Inspirational Teaching Awards on March 12th 2015. This year we have created an additional category for FE Lecturer. We believe that every facet of the education sector across Wales should be involved in celebrating success. The Further Education community adds so much to the learning and development of our […]