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How football is helping schools open up conversations about children’s mental health with a new teaching resource

Talking about mental health in primary classrooms can feel daunting. Teachers know these conversations matter – but finding age‑appropriate, practical ways to start them isn’t always straightforward. As Mental Health Awareness Week (11–17 May) approaches, Premier League recommends turning to an unexpected ally: football. Through Premier League Primary Stars, teachers can use a suite of…

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SCHOOL RESOURCES PRESSURE RAISES REFORM QUESTIONS

Mounting pressure on schools and teachers to continue delivering a high-quality education amid reduced resources is raising concerns about their ability to deliver effective change.  A new report from Commercial Services Group, based on responses from 500 school leaders and teachers, and 500 parents in England, found 89% of parents remain happy with their child’s education and…

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Film makers bring rail safety to the classroom

Big-screen special effects experts lend their cutting-edge skills to help teach school children about rail safety  Each week, 77 children put themselves at risk of harm on Britain’s railway  Schools are getting innovative new hard-hitting films ahead of rail safety becoming a compulsory part of the national curriculum later this year.    Production techniques more commonly seen on the big screen are…

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Think You Can Spell? These Are the Words Most Get Wrong

People are quietly second-guessing how to spell some of the nation’s most familiar words, with new data revealing the ones double-checked the most.  From everyday favourites to famously tricky spellings, the latest figures lift the lid on the words prompting thousands to turn to Google for quick confirmation.  Kelvinside Academy analysed search data to uncover the words most commonly looked up after…

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A national award will celebrate the educators inspiring young people and encouraging the UK to go green.

Nominations are open for Chester Zoo’s National Education Awards until May 17, and the zoo’s Conservation Education & Engagement team is urging teachers and educators from across the UK to get involved. The awards, which highlight the education heroes, eco-focused schools and initiatives inspiring young conservationists, are now in their fifth year, and a new…

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UK pupils missing out on school trips despite proven wellbeing and learning benefits, study finds

A new nationwide study reveals that cost is the biggest barrier to school trips, cited by 82% of teachers and 77% of parents 77% of children say a school trip is their best school day ever, with attention levels rising by 80% on trip days, compared with classroom learning Now, Hyundai Motor UK identifies how to optimise learning for children   29 April 2026: A new…

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Saab hosts young people in STEM Challenge

Saab UK proudly hosted the South regional heat of Global Underwater Hub’s (GUH) STEM Challenge at its Fareham campus, welcoming school pupils for a hands‑on introduction to underwater engineering and marine technology. Delivered by GUH in partnership with educational charity The Smallpeice Trust, the one‑day challenge saw 10 teams of students aged 13–14 design, build,…

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Digital learning dominates schools but remains inaccessible to 90 per cent of digitally excluded young people

90 per cent of digitally excluded survey respondents state that educational platforms are not accessible due to affordability, poor connectivity and an inclusivity gap in catering for individuals with neurodivergences, leaving many struggling to engage with essential schoolwork, a new report from the Digital Poverty Alliance (DPA) reveals.   Accessibility in Digital Education Service Design,…

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YPO saves public sector customers £12 million through stationery

The YPO £12m savings come from 114 everyday stationery products Public sector schools saved £12million last year by choosing YPO’s own‑brand stationery products instead of branded alternatives, helping them stretch increasingly tight budgets and reinvest savings where they matter most. YPO analysis shows that, in 2025 alone, customers achieved significant cost reductions by switching to…

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Intuit for Education Expands to UK, Bringing Financial Literacy Programme to Grow Students’ Confidence in Money Management and Entrepreneurship

180 students from six schools participate in Intuit for Education’s Financial Literacy Forum, in collaboration with West Ham United Intuit for Education is expanding internationally to the UK to help students build essential money management and entrepreneurship skills for the future. This marks a significant step in the free financial education programme’s commitment to help…

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Cybersecurity remains a permanent boardroom risk, and stability does not mean progress

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…

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ScreenSkills and partners celebrate impact of Discover! Creative Careers programme 2023 – 2026

  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…

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Easee partners with EVX to deliver EV chargers to Buckinghamshire schools, driving cleaner air and quieter roads for local communities

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…

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Kärcher UK unveils the K-Mop 46, bridging the gap between mop and machine cleaning

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….

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Register now: Free CPD EAL conference in Plymouth on April 30th

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…

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KM FOUNDATION FUNDING TRANSFORMING THE FUTURES OF EXCEPTIONAL YOUNG MUSICIANS IN LONDON AND BIRMINGHAM

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…

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