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Bringing the Universe Into the Classroom: Immersive Experiences Expands Mobile Planetarium Learning for the New Academic Year

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…

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First Education and School Travel launches ‘Back to School’ prize draw competition, giving ten winning schools £1,000 towards a residential trip

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…

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TAKE STUDENTS ON A VISIT TO THE FUTURE AS EUROPE’S LARGEST IMMERSIVE CLASSROOM OPENS ITS DOORS TO SCHOOLS

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…

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Education charities celebrate share of £1.12m fund

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. …

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UCL 200TH ANNIVERSARY MUSEUMS EXHIBITION

TWO CENTURIES HERE, is a new multi-space exhibition in the heart of central London, celebrating 200 years of ground-breaking scientific research, historical discoveries, artistic innovation and educational impact at the capital’s first university – University College London (UCL). Through photography, objects, paintings, artefacts, and storytelling, the exhibition invites visitors to explore and discuss UCL’s rich…

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Seven Essentials to Help Students Stay Focused at School

When classroom engagement dips, the standard response often involves upgrading stationery or adjusting study timetables. However, clinical evidence shows that academic stamina depends far more on underlying physiological readiness than on study materials alone. Yusuf Okhai, Managing Director at ION8, emphasises that physical preparation forms the true baseline for cognitive success. “A student’s environment and…

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Discovery Education and ClickView announce partnership to bring Espresso to more UK classrooms

This partnership gives UK primary schools continued access to Espresso, alongside thousands more curriculum-aligned videos and resources Discovery Education today announced a partnership with ClickView, the video learning platform trusted by over 11,000 schools, 1 million teachers, and 7 million students and a fast-growing alternative to YouTube in classrooms. The partnership gives UK primary schools…

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£2.5m in free funding available for schools in 2027

Parents, teachers, and guardians have the chance to unlock over £2.5m of free funding ahead of the back-to-school rush this September, the UK’s leading cashback platform has said.  Following an analysis of internal data, the UK’s leading cashback fundraising platform, easyfundraising has forecast £2.5 million in free funding will be raised by PTAs, schools, and other educational institutions…

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GAIN and Capstone Consultants join forces to create powerhouse education practice

GAIN, the creative-led, insight-driven company, is combining forces with higher education specialists Capstone Consultants to create a powerhouse practice for universities and business schools looking to drive growth.   The deal gives clients access to Capstone’s specialist capabilities in market insight, programme development, student recruitment and enrolment growth as well as GAIN’s expertise across data,…

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Top 2026/27 educational travel destinations for student learning

Words by Kate Erskine, Head of DGI Study Trips Educational trips continue to be one of the most effective ways to bring learning beyond the classroom. Students are presented with the opportunity to engage with real-world industries, cultures and global challenges that allows development of practical knowledge and valuable life skills through immersive experiences.  For 2026, five European destinations remain among the most popular choices:…

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Schools are measuring workload, but they are overlooking administration

By: James Rowell, Founder and Managing Director, Capture Expense School workload has become one of the defining discussions in education. Debate typically focuses on teaching hours, marking, lesson preparation, inspections and reporting obligations. While these pressures are undoubtedly significant, they have also created a tendency to view workload through a relatively narrow lens. What often…

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How institutions can prepare and benefit from Erasmus+

By Kate Erskine, Head of DGI Study Trips The return of Erasmus+ in 2027 is about far more than renewed funding opportunities. It represents a shift in how institutions will need to approach international mobility, moving beyond travel and towards strategically designed programmes that deliver measurable educational outcomes, support employability and justify investments. Having worked with universities and colleges delivering international…

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OfS launches free speech complaints scheme ahead of 1 September opening: Legal comment

The Office for Students (OfS) has published the rules for its new free speech complaints scheme, which will open on 1 September 2026. Alongside the rules, the OfS has updated its freedom of speech regulatory guidance in response to the University of Sussex judgment. The scheme covers staff (including academics), applicants for academic posts, visiting…

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Jessica Kingsley Publishers Champions Inclusive Education with New Resources for Schools This Academic Year

As schools continue to navigate rising levels of student anxiety, increasing neurodiversity awareness and a growing focus on trauma-informed practice, Jessica Kingsley Publishers (JKP) is reaffirming its commitment to supporting educators with practical, evidence-informed resources that help every learner thrive. For more than 35 years, JKP has been publishing trusted books for teachers, school leaders…

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The ICO has set out its plans for the next two years: the education sector should take note

Author: Claire Archibald, legal director at UK and Ireland law firm Browne Jacobson The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published its draft corporate strategy for 2026 to 2028, and it is open for public consultation until 23 August 2026. Any organisation, individual, or sector body can respond. The strategy has implications for schools, multi-academy trusts,…

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New digital divide emerging between young people due to AI, warns education not-for-profit

Britain risks raising a generation of AI and tech consumers rather than creators unless young people are given opportunities to understand, question and create with artificial intelligence from an early age, according to the Micro:bit Educational Foundation. The not-for-profit warns the next digital divide will not just be defined by access to technology but by…

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Academic skills and vocational study are two sides of the same coin – they should not be treated as competing priorities.

Education Secretary Lucy Powell MP commented this morning that a “one size fits all” approach does not work for every young person. That is a debate successive governments have grappled with for decades as they seek to strike the right balance between academic and vocational pathways. But regardless of the route a young person takes,…

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First court decision regarding new law of time limitation for abuse claims: Legal comment

The High Court has handed down a judgment in what is believed to be the first decision regarding interpretation of the new limitation provisions for abuse claims introduced under the Crime and Policing Act 2026. The case impacts a broad range of organisations, including local authority-run social services, educational institutions, religious organisations, charities and voluntary…

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Browne Jacobson’s School Leaders Survey highlights concerns with government education policy

Only one in five school leaders are satisfied with the UK Government’s education policy, according to a survey of school leaders that illustrates the challenges facing new Prime Minister Andy Burnham. While satisfaction rates increased from 9% to 20% during Labour’s second year in power, the latest School Leaders Survey by UK and Ireland law firm Browne…

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