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ChargeLite™ USB-C: A Smarter, Future-Ready Charging Solution for UK Schools

Built for Modern Learning: Key Features of ChargeLite™ USB-C USB-C Power Delivery (PD) for Faster Turnaround ChargeLite™ uses USB-C PD technology to charge laptops and tablets more quickly and efficiently. For schools operating on tight timetables, this means devices are ready for lessons sooner, helping staff avoid delays and ensuring dependable access to digital tools….

Mr Doodle brings Red Nose-inspired ‘doodle-along’ to Essex primary school

Artist Mr Doodle joins pupils from a Chafford Hundred primary school for a three-hour doodle-along – transforming walls, floors and Red Noses inspired by his signature doodle style   Famous artist Mr Doodle visits pupils from one of Red Nose Day’s top fundraising schools for a half-day ‘doodle-along’, with creativity and doodles unleashed across floors,…

Cybersecurity Fears and Knowledge Gaps are Top Barriers to Digital Transformation for SMEs in 2026

  A new survey highlights digital transformation is a key priority for small businesses in 2026, but the majority fear the risks of implementing those changes and want additional government support to help.  New research by Be Certified, a digital ISO certification consultancy platform, reveals that over half of SMEs (55%) see digitalising their processes…

BookTrust programme that has helped 2 million children launches in primary schools to tackle reading decline

A BookTrust programme that has helped 2 million secondary school children to unleash the power of reading for pleasure is being rolled out to primary schools for the first time. Bookbuzz Primary, a new programme of expertly curated books and grab-and-go resources for Key Stage 2, launches this week. It has been developed by BookTrust, the UK’s largest children’s reading charity,…

World Maths Day: Free Football‑Powered Resources Bring Numeracy to Life

World Maths Day (26 March) offers teachers a brilliant opportunity to spark children’s curiosity and build confidence in numeracy. This year, Premier League Primary Stars is helping schools celebrate with a suite of free, curriculum‑linked resources that make maths meaningful, active, and exciting – all through the universal appeal of football. Developed with teachers, clubs…

Outcomes First Group joins UN Global Compact Network UK

Outcomes First Group (OFG) has joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), becoming part of the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative and formally committing to align its operations with globally recognised principles on human rights, environmental responsibility, labour standards and ethical governance.   For a leading education provider operating across the UK, the move signals…

Canon Young People Programme partners with the Royal Society for Blind Children, Dorton College for an inclusive storytelling workshop

Canon partnered with the Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC), Dorton College, to deliver a bespoke Canon Young People Programme (CYPP) workshop, empowering visually impaired students to tell their stories through photography. The immersive workshop brought together students with a wide range of visual impairments for a hands-on creative experience designed around accessibility, self-expression and…

E.ON UK and Veloce launch star-studded classroom resource to build green‑skills confidence and meet curriculum reform

New Veloce-powered teaching resource launches at E.ON UK’s New Energy Academy for National Careers Week The resource supports the updated Department for Education (DfE) careers guidance on real‑world learning and work experience The new resource includes short videos featuring engineers and athletes including Kevin Hansen, Charlie Martin, Chloe Grant, Heather Cowell and Chelsea Pitman, Efe…

More than half of UK parents uncertain SEND overhaul will improve outcomes for their children

More than half (57%) of parents in the UK are not confident the government’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) overhaul will improve outcomes for their children in practice, according to a new survey from Explore Learning, the UK’s largest independent tuition provider.   The research reveals that 84% of parents fear planned restrictions to Education, Health…

Inclusive education in focus: BCE responds to the government’s SEND reforms and funding boost

At Big Creative Education (BCE), we welcome the government’s recognition of the challenges within the SEND system and the commitment to increasing funding for education providers and local authorities. Many young people require support in class and this is something we take very seriously at BCE. Half of our young people, talented creatives, have SEND,…

530 Million Spelling Attempts Reveal the Words We Find Hardest to Spell

Analysis of more than 530 million spelling attempts by nearly one million children shows predictable patterns behind common spelling errors  As teachers and pupils write the word ‘February’ countless times this month, new research shows it remains one of the most frequently misspelled words in UK classrooms. The findings, published by education platform EdShed, are…

Two North East institutions receive royal recognition

Representatives from Gateshead College and Newcastle University have been presented with Queen Elizabeth Prizes honouring work of outstanding importance and quality in higher and further education in the UK.   Gateshead College received the award for the first time for an innovative programme for the built environment and Newcastle University was honoured for research into…

LGfL launches free Artificial Intelligence Policy Toolkit to help schools put safeguarding first

Edtech charity LGfL-The National Grid for Learning has launched a free Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy Toolkit for schools across the UK. Designed for senior leaders and Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs), the toolkit provides a practical framework to develop safe, effective and future-ready AI policies, aligned with Keeping Children Safe in Education and  Department for Education…

SEND Support: 7 Ways to Support Your Child’s Learning at Home as England Schools Set To Receive £4bn Boost

Lisa Spann, Managing Director at Fledglings, shares practical advice to help families maintain stability at home as SEND provision in schools set to receive a £4 billion boost 25/02/2026: As national reforms to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision continue to develop across England, with a £4bn overhaul announced, many families are following updates…

Mind the gap: New Government SEND White Paper is a welcome first step – but schools need to know how we get there.

Yesterday, as the Government unveils its long-awaited SEND White Paper, education experts at Momenta Connect are calling for the Government to listen to responses to the white paper consultation and provide clear guidance on how we will build this brave new vision for SEND. The SEND system in England is considered “broken” by many, with…

Quenelles reveals the impact of Veganuary on hospitality buying trends

Quenelles, the UK’s leading benchmarking specialist for the hospitality sector, has revealed new data highlighting the impact of Veganuary on product purchasing trends across the industry. As Veganuary celebrates a record-breaking 2026 campaign – with around 30 million people worldwide estimated to have taken part[1] – hospitality operators are continuing to respond to evolving consumer demand…

Independent special school fees to be capped: Legal comment from SEND expert

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….

King’s College London and ICS.AI collaborate to deliver safe, personalised AI in higher education

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…

Clear Sky Children’s Charity launch their Adult Child Attachment Play (ACAP) programme for school staff

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….

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