A new study from The University of Manchester has found that happier teachers help create happier pupils – and better learning – as ten schools across the UK embrace a groundbreaking approach to wellbeing. The research, led by Dr Alexandra Hennessey and Dr Sarah MacQuarrie from the Manchester Institute of Education, explored how the schools…
The showcase will feature next-generation interactive displays, updated myViewBoard software, and large-format visual solutions designed for real-world deployment across modern education environments. ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual and EdTech solutions, will showcase the latest additions to its hardware and software ecosystem at Bett 2026 under the theme “Innovation for Education.” The showcase,…
Every UK private school has been targeted by a fee payment scam or attempted fraud in the past five years according to IRIS Education research On average, parents lose £3,200 per successful scam, with one in five cases involving losses of up to £10,000 More than a third of schools lack confidence in the…
A brand-new teaching resource from Premier League Primary Stars, developed in collaboration with EA SPORTS FC FUTURES – offering schools an innovative, completely free way to foster teamwork, inclusion, and active play. Playground Champions, now available for Key Stage 2, taps into pupils’ passion for football and gaming to help schools create more positive, engaging…
A new study from The University of Manchester has found that happier teachers help create happier pupils – and better learning – as ten schools across the UK embrace a groundbreaking approach to wellbeing. The research, led by Dr Alexandra Hennessey and Dr Sarah MacQuarrie from the Manchester Institute of Education, explored how the schools…
The showcase will feature next-generation interactive displays, updated myViewBoard software, and large-format visual solutions designed for real-world deployment across modern education environments. ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual and EdTech solutions, will showcase the latest additions to its hardware and software ecosystem at Bett 2026 under the theme “Innovation for Education.” The showcase,…
Every UK private school has been targeted by a fee payment scam or attempted fraud in the past five years according to IRIS Education research On average, parents lose £3,200 per successful scam, with one in five cases involving losses of up to £10,000 More than a third of schools lack confidence in the…
A brand-new teaching resource from Premier League Primary Stars, developed in collaboration with EA SPORTS FC FUTURES – offering schools an innovative, completely free way to foster teamwork, inclusion, and active play. Playground Champions, now available for Key Stage 2, taps into pupils’ passion for football and gaming to help schools create more positive, engaging…
With KS2 SATs fast approaching, teachers are focused on ensuring pupils have the reading fluency, stamina and comprehension skills needed to succeed in the SATs reading paper. DreamBox Reading Plus is an adaptive reading programme that directly supports SATs preparation by developing the core reading skills pupils need to read accurately, efficiently and independently under…
Six years on from the first COVID-19 lockdowns, and five years since most pupils returned to classrooms, the disruption to children’s learning has not simply faded into the background. For many schools and families, the legacy of the pandemic is still playing out daily – in classrooms, at home and in children’s confidence. Recent…
New year, new resolutions and a chance to see what’s new in the Into Film offer. A new UK-wide classroom resource, Story Builder: Sports Broadcasting—created in partnership with TNT Sports— highlights the skills behind sports media. New Industry Insider guides shine a light on skills and responsibilities in film and TV production. Careers professionals and…
Explore and play outdoors with Shaun the Sheep and friends this February half-term | 14 Feb – 1 March New AR experience at Wakehurst showcases Aardman’s beloved characters Families will help Bitzer the dog to complete his daily checklist, and meet Shaun’s friends along the way Beyond the trail, children can indulge in messy play…
Leading stationery brand, STABILO, is launching the ‘Cute Edition’ product range in January 2026, aimed at sparking creativity amongst children through design and emotion. Heritage stationery brand, STABILO, is kicking off the new year with a product range extension – introducing The Cute Edition – Animal Vibes, the perfect pencil case refresh for school…
New Mental Health Toolkit launched for UK schools to tackle rising wellbeing crisis among children Developed by The Daily Mile Foundation and SAMH, the free resource links physical activity with mental health support Toolkit based on Five Ways to Wellbeing, co-created with teachers and pupils for practical classroom use One in five UK children aged…
With the recent cold snap, many parents wonder whether it’s safer to keep children at home. It’s completely understandable — winter mornings can feel especially harsh. But nurseries across the UK follow national guidance, operate within strict safety standards, and remain committed to keeping children warm, protected and comfortable even in very low temperatures. Emily…
Premier League Primary Stars is helping teachers kick off the new term with a suite of free resources designed to make spring term organised, inclusive, and inspiring. The Premier League Primary Stars programme reaches 88% of primary schools in England and Wales, using the power of football to engage pupils in learning and active play….
Designed to reduce system complexity, the LDE Series supports faster installation and lower entry barriers for system integrators and AV professionals. ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solutions, is expanding the LED display lineup with the launch of the LDE Series, pre-configured All-in-One Direct View LED Displays that integrate all power and control…
Previously, manually loaning laptops for lessons or homework consumed hours of staff time, requiring the logging of requests, tracking of returns, and chasing of overdue items. This often resulted in delays and missed learning opportunities for students. The introduction of LapSafe®’s Envoy™ Smart Lockers, powered by ONARKEN®, has transformed this process into a secure, self-service…
New Mental Health Toolkit launched for UK schools to tackle rising wellbeing crisis among children Developed by The Daily Mile Foundation and SAMH, the free resource links physical activity with mental health support Toolkit based on Five Ways to Wellbeing, co-created with teachers and pupils for practical classroom use One in five UK children aged…
With less than a month to go before entries close, Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow is inviting schools across the UK to take part in its flagship tech-for-good competition for students aged 11–18. This free, curriculum-linked programme is mapped to Gatsby Benchmarks 4, 5, and 6, helping teachers embed careers education without adding to workload. Students…
A new report published by the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom (CLOtC), in partnership with eduFOCUS, highlights geographical differences across England, with levels of residential provision being offered by schools appearing to reflect measures of relative deprivation. The results also confirm that there have been fundamental changes in residential provision since the pandemic and financial…
The National Institute of Teaching and Education (NITE) has been praised for the quality of its initial teacher training around the world. NITE, which is part of Coventry University Group, was recently inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (on behalf of Ofsted) in relation to its International Qualified Teacher Status (iQTS) programme, achieving Grade 1 status, the highest rating possible. The inspectorate concluded that at NITE “the quality of…
An ambitious fundraising campaign to help transform secondary education for school pupils with Down syndrome has smashed through its £40,000 target ahead of its deadline. Led by Midlands-based logistics firm LTS Global Solutions in partnership with national charity Down Syndrome UK (DSUK) the campaign aims to ensure secondary schools across the country are adequately…
Woodlands.co.uk Highlights the UK’s Most Inspiring Winter Woodland Walks to Kick-Start a Healthier 2026 As the festive season draws to a close, many of us are looking for simple, achievable ways to reset for the year ahead. A winter woodland walk offers exactly that: fresh air in the lungs, space to clear the mind, a…
UK schools find themselves in a difficult situation. Government guidance and regulations on safeguarding children in education are extensive, but implementing a cohesive strategy that addresses the physical safety and mental well-being of staff and pupils remains challenging. A 2024 survey by the Department for Education found that 69% of headteachers and senior staff…
Overwhelm doesn’t arrive suddenly, it builds quietly. By the time a child is visibly distressed, withdrawn or dysregulated, their system has often been overloaded for days or weeks. The good news? Many classroom overwhelm triggers are preventable. Overwhelm is not about resilience When pupils are overwhelmed, it’s not because they “can’t cope”. It’s because their capacity has been exceeded, cognitively,…
As school budgets tighten and the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite, one of the most urgent, yet under-discussed, pressures in our schools is on their catering provisions. According to Seb Godwin, co-founder of Procure Education, the root problem doesn’t always lie with suppliers, but with how contracts are funded, procured, and managed. Far too often,…
Author Dr Emily Andre is supporting BookTrust’s Christmas appeal, aiming to deliver 18,000 book parcels to disadvantaged children and those in care across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Donations to BookTrust will help fund its Christmas campaign, which provides 18,000 families with a surprise festive parcel featuring a carefully selected book, alongside its ongoing…
