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The first few weeks of the new school year are undoubtedly a hectic time for students and teachers, but it’s the best time to audit your software licenses and consider whether they need to be changed so you don’t run into problems later.
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The JCQ have recently updated their guidance on Access Arrangements for students taking exams in England and Wales. We’ve identified one of the most significant changes.
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Use this Clicker resource as a great way of encouraging your pupils to practise their critical thinking skills.
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If you are looking for an opportunity to learn more about how Clicker and DocsPlus can support your learners, you can join us at many local and national events in the upcoming months.
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To help your pupils get back into writing after the long summer break, check out our newly published ‘First Day at School’ Clicker Set.
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A support success story of how DocsPlus’ autosave failsafe came to the rescue for students who had sat their exams.
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More fantastic examples from social media of Clicker being used to boost children’s literacy achievements.
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My recent article exploring on how technology can help International Schools accommodate their diverse student population's language learning needs has been published in International School Leader Magazine.
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Elaine Scougal shared with us a fantastic video of her twin boys using Clicker Sentences to write on their own for the first time!
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I'm excited to share this video of an inspirational young lady who used Clicker to unlock her writing talent!
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Our Clicker Listen and Say sets are great for English language learners, giving children the chance to listen to new vocabulary and practise it themselves.
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Learning times tables is a key numeracy skill for students as it helps develop mental recall and enables learners to solve real life maths problems.
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We spoke to Cheryl Gaughan about how Clicker is helping to improve enthusiasm for literacy and giving students a voice.