The UK Government says it will introduce national price bands and strengthened standards for independent special schools in the upcoming schools white paper. As part of its wider reforms to support children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), it has pledged to tackle “spiralling fees”, with funds redirected from the private to public sector….
Lisa Spann, Managing Director at Fledglings, reveals key ways parents can help children with SEND feel supported and regulated as routines shift during the spring months. As the days grow longer and the seasons begin to change, spring can bring fresh challenges for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). From lighter evenings and…
King’s College London piloted AI to give students and staff the benefits of generative AI without compromising academic integrity London, UK; 19th February 2026: King’s College London has piloted ICS.AI’s SMART: Learn (known as the KEATS AI Pilot during the collaboration) to explore how a university approved teaching and learning AI copilot could help students…
ACAP is an innovative early help model that focuses on strengthening the adult/carer – child relationship. The ACAP practitioner primarily works with the child in a one-to-one setting. The intervention is aimed at children 3+ to late teens. It can be offered to both neurotypical and neurodiverse children and adapted according to the child’s need….
Pupils at a leading school in Coventry are benefitting from the complete refurbishment of their senior school, with works designed to enhance teaching, learning, wellbeing and school life. Pattison School, an inclusive independent day school for boys and girls aged 3 to 18 and located on Binley Road, has announced the completion of the refurbishment…
ChargeLite™ USB-C continues to support schools with a practical, future-aligned charging solution designed for today’s digital learning environments. With most UK classrooms now relying on laptops, tablets and shared devices throughout the day, schools need charging systems that are fast, consistent and simple to manage. ChargeLite™ delivers this with robust USB-C Power Delivery (PD) technology,…
Schools across the country are invited to take part in a high‑energy, football‑inspired literacy event this World Book Day, as Premier League Primary Stars in collaboration with National Literacy Trust team up to host The Great Big Footy and Booky Quiz 2026. Taking place on Thursday 5 March 2026, the free 45‑minute live quiz is…
This World Wildlife Day, Why Not Get Your School Involved in Cakes for Apes. A Sweet Way to Support Orangutan Conservation and Your School With just a month to go until World Wildlife Day – We are asking schools to join the fun and help protect critically endangered orangutans with Cakes for Apes, our…
The UK’s classrooms are wonderfully linguistically diverse, with over one in five school children using English as an additional language (EAL). In fact, the number of students with EAL has more than tripled since 1997, according to the Bell Foundation, making the multilingual classroom the norm rather than the exception. Children certainly benefit from…
New analysis shows that growing time spent dealing with pupil behaviour and providing pastoral support plays a significant role in teachers choosing to leave the profession. Drawing on newly available data from the Department for Education’s (DfE) Working Lives of Teachers and Leaders (WLTL) survey*, the research also shows teachers who report good pupil behaviour in their school and are well supported to deal with persistently disruptive behaviour, are less likely…
Generative AI isn’t coming to schools; it’s already here, and we must respond. Plenty of children are already exploring tools, many teachers are dabbling, and the Department for Education has produced guidance on using them in schools. However, talk of AI is frequently generating these 2 polar responses – stopping and hoping it goes away, or jumping in excitedly…
About Into Film Careers Into Film is the UK’s charity for film and education. Our Careers programme supports educators and young people with free resources, industry encounters and opportunities that open up routes into the screen industries. With National Careers Week approaching, February brings a small number of high-impact resources, events and opportunities designed to…
Dolce Schools Catering has been named in the top three of the ProVeg UK Contract Caterer Ranking 2025/26, cementing its position as one of England’s most plant-forward and planet-friendly school caterers. Now in its second year, ProVeg UK’s Contract Caterer Ranking recognises contract caterers that put health and sustainability at the heart of their school…
Right now, more and more stories are emerging around councils reviewing or abandoning their catering services, caterers ceasing to trade, and school leaders making financial sacrifices so pupils get fed. And with one study already predicting schools could be footing the bill to the tune of more than £310 million, Seb Godwin of Procure Education…
ViewSonic strengthens interoperability across displays, software, and partner technologies to simplify large-scale, multi-space Pro AV installations for enterprise, education, and public environments. – ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solutions, today announced further advancement of its integrated Pro AV ecosystem, as it strengthens collaboration with industry partners to enable seamless, end-to-end deployments. ViewSonic…
As classrooms across the UK prepare for Safer Internet Day 2026 on 10 February, the conversation around online safety has never been more relevant. This year’s theme – “Smart tech, safe choices: Exploring the safe and responsible use of AI” – reflects a growing reality: AI is now part of young people’s digital lives, whether…
New durable designs launched at Bett 2026 feature military-grade protection, 15-hour battery life, and pedagogical flexibility. Acer have announced the launch of the Acer Chromebook Spin 311and Acer Chromebook 311, two devices engineered specifically to meet the demands of modern teaching and learning. Unveiled at the Bett Show, these new models move beyond basic tech…
EdShed has been named the winner of the Kids Judge Bett Award for Best Young Learning Resource. The Kids Judge Bett Awards place children at the very heart of the judging process, inviting pupils from across the UK to explore, test and evaluate educational resources showcased at Bett UK. Being chosen by the children themselves…
As schools across the country prepare for Children’s Mental Health Week (9–15 February), Premier League Primary Stars has launched a suite of free wellbeing resources designed to help teachers support pupils’ emotional health in simple, age‑appropriate ways. The materials – which include lessons, infographics and confidence‑building activities – are aimed at KS1 and KS2 pupils…
As schools across the UK mark LGBTQ+ History Month this February, Premier League Primary Stars is supporting teachers with an enhanced version of its popular Stand in Someone Else’s Shoes inclusion resource – now featuring Pick a Path, a brand‑new interactive digital learning game designed to help pupils explore empathy, allyship and inclusivity. The…
As Safer Internet Day 2026 approaches on 10 February, schools across the UK are preparing to explore this year’s theme: the safe and responsible use of AI. With artificial intelligence now embedded in the apps, games and digital tools children use daily, teachers are looking for accessible, age‑appropriate ways to help pupils understand how AI…
February brings a series of key moments in the school calendar; from LGBTQ+ History Month to Safer Internet Day, Children’s Mental Health Week and World Book Day. To support teachers during one of the busiest months of the year, Premier League Primary Stars has launched a new set of free, ready-to-use resources designed to enrich…
Almost three quarters (71%) of specialist schoolwear retailers say schools they work with oppose the school uniform cap, according to a new industry survey. Retailers are also warning that schools are concerned about the cap’s impact on inequality in the classroom and participation in PE and extra-curricular sports. The Schoolwear Association is urging the Government…
Ashley Park School, Walton-on-Thames – part of Options Autism, a leading provider of education for autistic children and young people, part of Outcomes First Group – has a very remarkable Teaching Assistant (TA) James, who has a deep understanding of exactly where the students at the school are coming from, as he’s also neurodiverse. James, who’s…
