Design & Technology: A Teacher’s Perspective
Read all about the unique, fun and creative nature of our Design & Technology Workshops from the perspective of our Head of Consultancy, Alan Crist, in this eye-opening interview.
Design & Technology: The Grand Wheelbarrow Race!
For KS2, this was Workshop day – the day of champions, winners, Spartans, queens and kings – the day of the great Design & Technology Wheelbarrow Race; hosted at Sacred Heart Primary School!
Stick Insects: Fun Facts about our Strange, Alien-like Friends!
Our Stick Insect Workshop has been around for a long time and remains a popular choice amongst classrooms to this day. However, as many can attest to, it’s not until you experience it for yourself that you truly realise just how fascinating, odd, kind of creepy (but also sort of cute) these creatures really are.
hi-impact Recognised as LCR Tech Climber of 2021
On 28th January, hi-impact consultancy ltd was recognised by the Liverpool City Region as an LCR Tech Climber for 2021. Launched by LCR Activate and in association with Paraetura Adventures, the LCR Tech Climber Award celebrates tech innovative businesses across Merseyside which specialise in the provision of unique solutions to disruptive issues in their target sectors.
An Interview with Jack Wright: A Day in the Life of a Techie
Jack Wright, or ‘Tall Jack’ as some in the office call him, is our newest addition to our ever-expanding Tech Support team. Offering a new pair of eyes and a fresh perspective, we thought he’d be a perfect interview subject to give us an insight into the ‘Day in the Life of a Techie’.
IT Support from the perspective of Steve Walsh: Head of hi-impact’s Technical Services Department
Head of Technical Support and hi-impact veteran, Steve Walsh, grants us a humorous insight into our service provision, how we recruit to ensure our standard of work doesn’t slip, what he believes every school needs, what makes hi-impact unique, and what his favourite types of tech are.
Meet Our New Consultant, Sarah Gorman
Meet our new consultant…Sarah Gorman! A driven tutor who relishes a challenge; Sarah is a fantastic new addition to the hi-impact consultancy team. Get to know her more by reading below!
Author of ‘CAN I GO AND PLAY NOW?’, Greg Bottrill, discusses the benefits of learning through play.
Author of ‘CAN I GO AND PLAY NOW?’ and play pedagogy expert, Greg Bottrill, discusses his work and how children can learn by play!
The Great School Showcase: The Mosslands School
“Care, Commitment and Challenge”, not just a kind sentiment, but the bedrock of The Mosslands School’s approach. This ethos, which pours through every facet of their education provision, has allowed Mosslands to improve, evolve and as of now, maintain a standard of...
Post-lockdown Writing
LitFilmFest Elite Educator, Joy Groom, shares her journey at the start of a new year with children struggling to return to writing. I’m shattered. Physically, mentally, emotionally – any -ally – you name it, it’s got me beat Trying to teach...