Rachel Barrett, Head of Academies, Duncan & Toplis It’s a well-known fact that underlying financial pressures pose a constant challenge in the education sector – and this is particularly true for academy trusts which manage their own finances. But according to the Kreston Academies Benchmark Report 2026, things are looking up. At first glance, the…
New research from The Corporate Governance Institute (TCGI) finds 30% of boards rank cybersecurity and data protection as a top business risk, unchanged for five years. Cybersecurity and data protection continue to represent a persistent boardroom concern, according to new research from The Corporate Governance Institute, which found that 30% of boards rank cyber risk…
Just half of Britain’s 13-to-16-year-olds say marriage is important to them in adulthood Instead, the next generation to become adults put their focus on financial independence, networks of friends and property Despite a clear vision for their future, only half (52%) feel ready for adult life Nine in 10 (86%) say they would feel more ready if…
Over 210,000 young people reached through the programme since 2023 and more than 146,000 engagements in 2025/26 alone Creative industry partners donated £1.5 million in-kind through time, expertise, and resources in 2025/26 ScreenSkills is now wrapping up the programme ahead of the announcement of a new refreshed Creative Careers Service With 146,000+ engagements…
Stavanger, Norway, 15th April 2026: Easee, the leading smart EV charging technology company, has partnered with installer EVX Charging Solutions to deploy more than 90 electric vehicle chargers across 13 schools in the Oxford Diocesan Bucks Schools Trust (ODBST), supporting the Trust’s wider commitment to cleaner transport, reduced emissions and healthier school environments. The rollout…
The LTC Education Group, the education arm of the Licensed Trade Charity (LTC), has announced a series of senior leadership appointments as it continues to expand its specialist provision. From 1 April 2026, Rachel Borland, currently Principal of LVS Hassocks, has been promoted to Executive Principal of LVS Hassocks and Kennington School. In this role,…
Mop-like agility with machine-level cleaning performance Ergonomic, upright design to reduce physical strain Compact, efficient cleaning for tight and cluttered spaces Kärcher UK, the leading cleaning provider, is proud to introduce the K-Mop 46, a lightweight and highly maneuverable scrubber dryer designed to transform floor cleaning in compact, high traffic and heavily cluttered spaces….
As schools across the UK prepare to mark World Creativity and Innovation Week (15–21 April) and Creativity and Innovation Day on 21 April, many teachers are looking for meaningful ways to help young people stretch their imaginations and develop original ideas. To support this, Samsung is offering a suite of free, ready‑to‑use resources through its…
Schools across the South West and beyond are invited to attend an in-person EAL conference in Plymouth on 30th April, hosted by FlashAcademy®. Improving outcomes for EAL learners is designed for senior leaders, EAL coordinators and classroom practitioners. The event will focus on improving outcomes for multilingual learners through practical, interactive CPD that can be…
A powerful scholarship programme funded by the KM Foundation is already changing the trajectory of some of the UK’s most talented young musicians, providing life-changing opportunities that would otherwise have remained out of reach. Twenty-five outstanding scholars, aged 15 to 20 and drawn from London and Birmingham, form a three-year programme delivered by the London…
Clear Sky Children’s Charity are pleased to invite all Oxfordshire schools to apply for FULLY FUNDED access to their new Emotionally Healthy Schools programme! Developed in 2025 and currently in place in over 50 Oxfordshire Primaries, our Emotionally Healthy Schools platform is an on-demand resource, providing individual online access for EVERY member of your school…
With pupil wellbeing and belonging under real pressure in UK schools, simple tools that help build positive relationships are more valuable than ever. Recent DfE data highlights ongoing concerns around pupils’ sense of safety, enjoyment and belonging at school, and also reveal that many children continue to face online harm and bullying, reinforcing the need…
Discovery Education today announced the return of the digital learning challenge designed to keep children engaged over the school Easter holidays. The DoodleLearning Spring Challenge encourages children to practise maths and English for just a few minutes each day using Doodle’s award-winning learning programmes. Last year’s seasonal Doodle challenges saw record participation, with…
Top 500 secondary schools take in a lower proportion of pupils eligible for both free school meals and SEN support than live in their catchment area. 41% of primary and secondary school leaders think some schools actively discourage applications from pupils with SEND, and this rises to 50% of leaders in schools with the highest…
In a bid to tackle deep-rooted societal barriers to girls participating in football, The Football Association [FA] and Barclays are embarking on a new campaign, Made for This Game: Breaking Barriers, to deliver educational resources to primary and secondary schools nationwide. Despite a significant increase in the number of schools offering equal access to football…
One in four parents say they lie awake at night worrying about children’s exams Over half of parents report the home being hit negatively by exam stress Mums more than twice as likely to take on the greatest responsibility for managing their children’s revision than dads One in five of parents earning less than £25k…
Teaching children to brush their teeth is not an easy task. It sometimes comes with tears and tantrums, and a fair amount of creativity to make the routine stick. From colourful toothpaste and themed toothbrushes, to talking timers and reward charts, we’ve come up with innovative ways to try and make teeth brushing feel like…
Dolce Schools Catering has announced new partnerships with Olio and ReFood as part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability and reducing food waste across the schools it serves. The collaborations will enable Dolce – which caters for 1 in 20 schools in England and strong growth across Wales – to further minimise the environmental impact…
University and post-graduate students across the UK want workplaces that protect energy, reduce stress and prioritise wellbeing as the source of productivity. These findings come from a national scholarship launched by global office furniture manufacturer AJ Products to understand how future workers want their environments to function and feel. The results reveal a significant shift…
Silverstone Museum is steering future careers in motorsport, F1, and beyond as it announces its new STEM Pitstop Outreach Program. Aramco supports the program under the Aramco Global STEM Education Citizenship Program, enabling partners to advance STEM education worldwide. The award-winning Silverstone Museum will deliver free educational workshops nationwide to inspire future engineers and…
A sharp rise in the number of young people reporting that their health limits their ability to work, who are also not in education, employment and training (NEET) is affecting the lives and potential of hundreds of thousands of young people, according to new analysis from the Health Foundation. Between 2015 and 2025, the share…
Educational resources supplier Findel has officially been named as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces™ 2026 by Great Place To Work?, the global authority on workplace culture. The recognition marks the second consecutive year that Findel has earned a place on the prestigious list. This year, the company appears as part of the wider Manutan Group alongside…
LONDON’S NEW MUST-VISIT ATTRACTION IS PERFECT FOR THE EASTER HOLIDAYS Mundo Pixar Experience: The World’s Biggest Pixar Exhibition is booking throughout Easter and until June 2026. Tickets on sale at www.mundopixar.com WEMBLEY PARK, LONDON If you’re searching for the ultimate Easter holiday day out in London, Mundo Pixar Experience is a must-visit. The multi-sensory…
PGL, the UK’s biggest outdoor education provider has announced an extension of its partnership with Regatta Great Outdoors with the provision of 6,000 waterproof jackets and trousers for school visitors to its centres. Following on from its collaboration with PGL last year, Regatta, a family-owned leading retailer of outdoor wear, wanted to support…
New College Durham (NCD) is celebrating 50 years of podiatry education, marking five decades of training skilled healthcare professionals who support patients across the North East and beyond. Since the programme began in the mid-1970s, the college has played a vital role in developing confident, capable podiatrists who go on to work across a range…
