The Regional Primary Centre at the School of Education, Wolverhampton University is looking for teachers to undertake projects under a “Best Practice” research scholarships scheme. With funding from the DFEE, projects will be carried out by teachers in primary and secondary schools. Teacher-researchers will be registered at the university and will receive credits for successful work. Contact Pat Thatcher, RPC Secretary, Regional Primary Centre, School of Education, University of Wolverhampton, Corway Road, Walsall WS1 3BD. Tel: 01902 322866; e-mail: rpc@wlv.ac.uk.

chool security

School Security First, a web-based, not-for-profit research organisation that looks into aspects of school security, is conducting a survey of schools’ views on safety. Visit www.schoolsecurityfirst.org.

Arts website

The Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA) has launched a new website, which aims to provide the latest information and analysis on the state of the arts in schools. It will highlight ways in which the arts can be expanded and enhanced within and beyond schools. For more information, visit www.artsed.net.