At a glance headlines: March 13, 2014

Teachers who have great ideas to help students achieve more are being invited to apply for one of 10 grants worth up to £15,000 each. It is part of the Let Teachers SHINE competition being run by education charity SHINE. The aim is to uncover the best ideas to raise the achievement of disadvantaged children in England. The grant will be to help the teachers develop their ideas and evaluate the impact they have. The most effective innovations will be rolled-out to other schools. The deadline for applications is April 27 after which shortlisted applicants will be interviewed. Visit: www.shinetrust.org.uk

Students aged up to 16 are being asked to create a short film to educate their peers about how to stay safe online. The fifth annual Childnet Film Competition aims to help schools equip young people with the skills they need to become confident digital citizens. This year’s competition builds on the theme from Safer Internet Day 2014 – Let’s create a better internet together. Secondary entrants are being asked to create a two-minute film answering the question: what does a perfect online world mean to you? Visit: www.childnet.com/resources/film-competition