When parents Sophie and Tom Haynes discovered their autistic son sometimes struggled with everyday life, they made it their mission to create their own communication solution to help support his independence and emotional wellbeing. The dynamic duo decided to create colourful, tactile small signs to enable their seven-year-old to confidently communicate when things became overwhelming…
From real Premier League statistics to the jobs behind the scenes at a football club, free primary resources are giving Maths Week England a real-world context. Maths Week England runs from 15 to 21 November, giving schools a chance to celebrate maths and show pupils how it connects to the world around them. Football offers…
With World Kindness Day falling on 13 November, just before Anti-Bullying Week, primary schools have a chance to explore how small acts of kindness shape a school community. World Kindness Day, on Friday 13 November, falls just before Anti-Bullying Week (16–20 November). For many primary schools, that timing makes it a useful starting point for…
This year’s Anti-Bullying Week asks schools to ‘Break the Silence’. A new primary resource from Premier League Primary Stars and the Anti-Bullying Alliance uses football to explore why children stay quiet when they see bullying, and what they can do instead. Anti-Bullying Week takes place from 16 to 20 November, with schools across the country…
New Cambridge University Press & Assessment report sets out eight key principles for effective AI integration in schools Policymakers should work closely with teachers to shape policy for the AI age in schools, and invest in comprehensive, sustained teacher professional learning to ensure educators can effectively use AI in their classrooms and critically engage with…
With tens of thousands of school buildings requiring upgrades and MAT budgets already stretched, the role of private finance in infrastructure renewal is again being discussed. Peter Jackson, principal associate specialising in education real estate at UK and Ireland law firm Browne Jacobson, explores what this means and how trusts can prepare. Do not mention…
Secondary school students across the UK and Ireland can now enter Samsung Solve for Tomorrow, a free competition that asks young people to design technology that solves a real problem. Students who progress can receive Samsung mentoring, and winners can earn work experience with Samsung. As schools mark Creative Careers Month in November, Samsung is…
On Thursday 8th October, Highfield School in Liphook welcomed Glynis Blake, chair of trustees for Liphook Food Bank, to its annual Harvest Festival. The Liphook Food Bank has benefited from the support of the Highfield School community for the past five years. Over that time, children, staff and parents have raised more than £12,000…
An intergenerational crowd of 200 people united at Hereford FC to create live artwork with pocket sized micro:bit computers, celebrating a decade of inspiring millions to create with technology. The Micro:bit Educational Foundation today marked the 10th anniversary of the BBC micro:bit with a celebration of community and creativity, bringing together an intergenerational crowd of…
~ Researchers say immersive VR could help schools tackle stress and exam anxiety ~ A seven-minute virtual reality (VR) intervention can help students feel calmer, less anxious and better able to cope with academic pressure, according to new research from City St George’s, University of London. The findings, recently published in Scientific Reports, come at…
A pilot programme in 10 schools found that hundreds of pupils wanted a marine career after hearing from people already doing the work. It is now open to schools across the UK. When more than 700 pupils heard from people working in marine science and conservation during a year of careers talks, hundreds of them…
Secondary school students across the UK and Ireland can now enter Samsung Solve for Tomorrow, a free competition that asks young people to design technology for people and the planet. Students who progress can receive Samsung mentoring, and winners can earn work experience with Samsung. As schools mark Green Careers Week (2 to 6 November),…
As the Premier League dedicates its October match rounds to No Room for Racism, pupils from primary and secondary schools have been meeting players, hearing their stories and learning what it means to be an ally. Every Premier League match between 17 and 25 October is dedicated to No Room for Racism, the League’s…
14-YEAR-OLD’S SIMPLE RULE FOR ONLINE TROLLS Online trolls have been urged to follow one simple rule before hitting send: would you actually say it to the person’s face? The advice came from 14-year-old Maya and her father Usman Dar, from humanitarian charity Humanity Care Relief, who said pausing before reacting online could help make social media a…
Premier League Primary Stars has launched The Power of Positive Voices, a brand-new free assembly resource that brings the stories of Premier League players into the classroom this Black History Month. Primary schools marking Black History Month this October can now download The Power of Positive Voices, a brand-new free assembly resource from Premier League…
Year 8 pupil Seb met Brighton & Hove Albion forward Femi Azeez and anti-racism campaigner Leroy Rosenior at a No Room for Racism workshop, and came away determined to be an ally to everyone. Pupils in Sussex got the chance to hear first-hand what racism in football really looks like when Brighton & Hove Albion…
Young reporter Myla met Brentford players Josh Dasilva and Nathan Collins at a special Premier League Primary Stars session about fairness, equality and inclusion in football. Pupils had a lesson with a difference this month when they met two Brentford players to talk about racism, fairness and why football is for everyone. The session, run…
Recruitment data from four-county study suggests external SEND staff are being used to provide ongoing pupil support rather than simply short-term cover 20 October 2026 – Primary schools are using almost 12 times more external SEND support than secondary schools, according to new recruitment data that highlights the growing role agency staff are playing in…
Falling pupil numbers and wide variations in school capacity mean the education impact of new housing needs to be assessed at a local level, according to planning and development consultancy Lichfields. The Institute for Fiscal Studies forecasts that the number of children aged under 16 will fall by around 800,000 across the UK between…
Premier League Primary Stars has launched The Power of Positive Voices, a brand-new free assembly resource that brings the stories of Premier League players into the classroom this Black History Month. Primary schools marking Black History Month this October can now download The Power of Positive Voices, a brand-new free assembly resource from Premier League…
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…
The first schools join the five-year School Food Project as new national school food standards come in. Ten state schools across greater London and the North West of England have been chosen as the first ‘Beacon’ schools in the School Food Project. This is a new philanthropy-funded programme to transform school meals, food education and…
Big Schools’ Birdwatch provides a snapshot of how birds across UK schools are faring Big Schools’ Birdwatch is the UK’s largest citizen science project for schools Over a million school children have taken part in the Birdwatch since its launch in 2002. The RSPB’s Big Schools’ Birdwatch returns for 2027, with tens of thousands of…
Sports and physical education (PE) resources supplier Davies Sports has announced a new partnership with the Association for Physical Education (afPE). The one-year partnership will see Davies Sports sponsor afPE’s national tutor workforce, which delivers training to help PE practitioners develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to provide high-quality, inclusive PE lessons. The…
Foundation urges on industry and education sectors to work together to help children understand, question and create with technology as AI transforms how they learn and engage Ten years after the BBC micro:bit was launched across the UK, the Micro:bit Educational Foundation is calling for renewed action to make sure children are equipped not just…
