Nearly two thirds (64%) of UK parents spend less than the average recommended reading time with their child Around nine in 10 parents (87%) and teachers (91%) agree that having a trusted adult or reading volunteer read regularly with their child would improve their confidence, with more than half of teachers surveyed (53%)identifying that fear of making mistakes in…
Two out of five say: “Quality of supervision affects whether I stay in role” Oftsed’s focus on inclusion: Over half of workforce feel well prepared but 10% report guidance unclear Use of AI in early years has increased by 13.5 percentage points since 2025 with 46% of respondents reporting they had used AI in…
“More than 300 unsuccessful fire safety applications in a single funding round should raise questions about how schools are expected to manage known risks while they wait for major works to be funded,” says Luke Cheetham, Founder and CEO of fire safety and compliance provider uRisk Safety Services. “With pupils and staff now back in…
Artificial intelligence is now embedded across education technology. It can generate assessment content, mark work, monitor exams and support learners, teachers and examiners. At the same time, AI tools are available to virtually every student, raising fundamental questions about exam integrity and the future of assessment. ECI Partners, the leading mid-market investment firm, recently invested…
Kew Wakehurst in Sussex have announced a record number of school pupils in the 25-26 academic year, with 14,713 students welcomed into the wild botanic garden for inspiring and engaging sessions. This remarkable figure, which includes learners from schools, colleges and universities, marks a 19% increase compared with the previous year, and includes over 30% of…
Hands-on STEM and perception learning is supported by free teacher admission, pre-visits, curriculum-linked resources and printable student activity packs September 2026: Teachers can book curriculum-linked school visits to Paradox Museum London from £11 per student, with free teacher admission, free pre-visits and teaching resources included to help schools plan. The Knightsbridge attraction uses more…
A leading private school in the South Downs has made the important decision to remove all identifiable imagery of children from their website and marketing material from September. Highfield School in Liphook has taken this new approach to sharing school life in an effort to protect their pupils following national fears around the misuse of…
New platform turns Martyn’s Law compliance from a blank page into a finished plan in minutes OAKHAM, Rutland – Tuesday 15th September – A crisis communications specialist who spent two decades reporting on terrorism before living through an attack himself has launched a new platform to help every school in the country meet the requirements…
Wake The Tiger’s new London attraction, ABSURD CITY, gives students the opportunity to step inside their lessons This autumn, teachers seeking a different kind of school trip will have a striking new option. Wake The Tiger, the certified B Corporation behind an award-winning Amazement Park® in Bristol, is opening ABSURD CITY at Westfield London. From…
Keep Britain Tidy celebrates the inspiring impact of Eco-Schools as report reveals environmental achievements made by schools, teachers and young people Schools and nurseries across the country are showing that small changes really can add up to a big difference, with a million square metres of natural habitats created or maintained as part of the…
Pizza still rules the school canteen – but teens want katsu, tacos and jollof rice As pupils head back to school up and down the country this September, pizza remains a firm favourite in the school canteen – but older pupils are looking beyond traditional school-dinner staples and calling for everything from katsu curry and…
Nearly 56,000 children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are expected to miss school this September despite being enrolled, an analysis of YouGov data has found. According to polling commissioned by Ambitious about Autism, 3% of parents of children with SEND did not expect them attend school this September, despite being enrolled. This equates…
Today, global sustainability charity LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) launches its refreshed Demonstration Schools framework nationwide, giving schools a practical route to embed sustainability throughout the curriculum and wider school life. Previously only available to schools through an application process, the free framework is now open nationally, giving schools a clear and supported way to…
A new free resource is helping teachers map out the term ahead in minutes – with every key date and awareness event already on the calendar. With the new school year now in full swing, staying on top of key dates and awareness events can feel like a job in itself. A new free resource…
A new season, a fresh start: these free PSHE resources are designed to help pupils build confidence, resilience and self-esteem from day one. A new school year is the perfect moment to help pupils build the confidence and resilience they’ll need to take on new challenges. Premier League Primary Stars has released a set of…
World Book Day unveils 18 new £1/€1.50 books that children can choose for free with a World Book Day book token, as the charity celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2027 World Book Day will be celebrated on Thursday 4 March 2027, marking three decades of helping millions of children read for fun Authors Steve Cole,…
Samsung Solve for Tomorrow, a free national tech-for-good competition, returns for a seventh year with expanded regional workshops, giving more 11-to-18-year-olds across the UK and Ireland the chance to bring their tech ideas to life As schools across the UK place growing emphasis on creativity, careers education and real-world employer experiences, Samsung UK has expanded…
Just 410 teachers took phased retirement in 2025/26 Take up fell by 12% in the past year and 57% over the decade Financial pressures may make the required 20% reduction in earnings unaffordable for some teachers September’s 3.5% pay award provides an opportunity for teachers to review both their current income and retirement plans …
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Children associate “Natural History” primarily with fossils, dinosaurs and museums rather than the future of the planet, according to new research submitted to the government consultation on the proposed Natural History GCSE. The findings have prompted The Lost Gardens of Heligan to ask ministers to rename the qualification “Natural Futures” before its subject content is…
Free online resource gives tools to improve mental health and wellbeing of pupils, students and staff Provides guidance and tools to school leaders, staff and governors to support consistent, evidence-informed approaches to mental health across educational settings Promotes a preventative “whole school and college approach”, embedding wellbeing into leadership, culture, teaching, staff support…
UK schools can transform their halls into immersive learning environments with curriculum-linked planetariums, VR, AR and hands-on STEM experiences. As schools across the UK begin a new academic year, Immersive Experiences is inviting teachers to rethink where learning can take place – bringing immersive planetariums, virtual reality, augmented reality and hands-on educational experiences directly into…
First Education and School Travel (FEST), part of First Travel Solutions (FTS), works with schools across the UK, providing school establishments with a bespoke service to make educational travel simpler, more affordable and more accessible through its range of fully inclusive residential trip packages. Bringing together transport, accommodation, meals and activities under one trusted…
Wake The Tiger’s new London attraction, ABSURD CITY, gives students the opportunity to step inside their lessons This autumn, teachers seeking a different kind of school trip will have a striking new option. Wake The Tiger, the certified B Corporation behind an award-winning Amazement Park® in Bristol, is opening ABSURD CITY at Westfield London. From…
Twelve charities supporting education have received a £1,000 funding boost in the first half of 2026 through the Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Awards, helping them continue to support the development of the next generation. Among the recipients were several Scout groups, including the Northern Ireland Scout Council, Davenham (Church) Scout Group and 6th Hove Scout Group. …
