Teachers from Merseyside were among the first to experience a new initiative from the Premier League Primary Stars and EA SPORTS FC, designed to promote teamwork and inclusion in schools. On Thursday 27 November, educators joined a special webinar and panel discussion at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium to explore how football can help pupils develop…
The Premier League and EA SPORTS FC have teamed up to launch a free education resource designed to build teamwork and support a positive and inclusive football culture in primary schools. The new Positive Play with EA SPORTS FC resource complements existing PE and classroom practice and is available to every primary school in England…
UK businesses predict oracy, written and critical literacy skills will be vital for young people to succeed in digital-first workplaces, in latest National Literacy Trust paper But concerns raised about agility of current education and policy systems to equip young people with the rapidly changing literacy skills they need to thrive Charity calls for…
In November, something remarkable happened. Be Internet Legends reached its 10 millionth child – almost 70% of a generation trained in online safety and media literacy since 2018. But here’s what matters most: you did this. Teachers who downloaded curriculum resources. Schools who hosted assemblies. Educators who saw the need for media literacy long…
Teachers from Merseyside were among the first to experience a new initiative from the Premier League Primary Stars and EA SPORTS FC, designed to promote teamwork and inclusion in schools. On Thursday 27 November, educators joined a special webinar and panel discussion at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium to explore how football can help pupils develop…
The Premier League and EA SPORTS FC have teamed up to launch a free education resource designed to build teamwork and support a positive and inclusive football culture in primary schools. The new Positive Play with EA SPORTS FC resource complements existing PE and classroom practice and is available to every primary school in England…
UK businesses predict oracy, written and critical literacy skills will be vital for young people to succeed in digital-first workplaces, in latest National Literacy Trust paper But concerns raised about agility of current education and policy systems to equip young people with the rapidly changing literacy skills they need to thrive Charity calls for…
In November, something remarkable happened. Be Internet Legends reached its 10 millionth child – almost 70% of a generation trained in online safety and media literacy since 2018. But here’s what matters most: you did this. Teachers who downloaded curriculum resources. Schools who hosted assemblies. Educators who saw the need for media literacy long…
40 per cent of young people don’t know what an algorithm is, and 43 per cent don’t realise algorithms shape what they see online, resulting in millions consuming digital content without understanding where it comes from or how it is curated, a new report from the Digital Poverty Alliance (DPA) reveals. The findings…
Education websites rank among the least accessible for disabled users and require the most improvements into 2026, according to new research. On average, nearly half (48%) of UK websites are in need of accessibility improvements in 2026, or risk excluding users with disabilities. The State of Accessibility Report by brand communications agency Warbox analysed Google’s…
With winter already underway, schools up and down the country are preparing for the challenges of harsh weather conditions. From frosty playgrounds to slippery surfaces, winter weather can pose significant threats to the safety of children, staff and visitors. Slips and falls are the most prominent risks, often occurring on icy pathways or snow-covered surfaces,…
LEADING education technology provider Daisy Education has launched its annual Festive Poem Competition, offering schools a unique opportunity to spark student creativity through poetry and win a year’s subscription to DreamBox Reading Plus for an entire class. Teachers are invited to encourage students to write a poem on the theme “Festive Feelings”. Whether magical, funny…
Ecclesiastical Insurance is calling on schools to carry out important safety checks to avoid accidental fires this winter. The specialist insurer issued the warning after the value of claims for electrical fires hit a 10-year high in 2025. Despite increasingly high standards, fires caused by faulty electrical wiring and equipment are still very…
As the end of term approaches, teachers across the UK are looking for engaging activities that keep students inspired. Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow offers the perfect solution – a free, curriculum-linked competition that students can work on over the festive period, empowering them to use creativity and technology to tackle real-world problems. Now in its…
Help take learning outside the classroom with Go Ape Win a high ropes experience for up to 30 pupils at Go Ape locations across the UK (T&Cs apply. See website for full details). The more shares and entries, the higher your chances, so make sure to spread the word and get your whole class…
Tridonic UK is pleased to have contributed to the successful completion of a major lighting installation at Harris Academy’s newest sixth form building, delivered in partnership with Marlow Integrated Designs (MID). The project showcases how smart, wireless lighting control can support both exceptional learning environments and ambitious sustainability goals. Harris Academy, part of…
The UK’s top young STEM innovators and finalists in The Big Bang Competition were invited to Westminster this week as part of EngineeringUK’s annual Big Bang at Parliament event, to meet MPs and Peers and showcase their impressive projects. A total of 20 students from 8 schools across the country attended the event, which celebrates…
Experts from The University of Manchester are warning that school attendance across England still hasn’t recovered for many children since the pandemic – and the gap between rich and poor pupils is growing. Their findings are the latest in the Child of the North #ChildrenFirst series, which calls for urgent action to help every child…
Henry Boot Construction has completed the first phase of a major £3 million pro bono Yorkshire Children’s Charity and Nexus Multi Academy Trust project to transform Hilltop School in Rotherham – a special educational needs school supporting 180 children with complex needs. The first phase was officially unveiled at a celebratory event and site tour,…
The development at The Hive will create a new state-of-the-art office and learning centre in the heart of Warrington. Creative Hut, which works with brands including Amazon and LEGO®, is set to transform the space into a creative hub for teachers, students, and businesses alike. Renovation work has begun ahead of a full launch planned…
Co-op and The Hacking Games yesterday hosted the first Inspire Session at Co-op Academy Walkden in Salford, marking the first in a planned series of events under their partnership to help young people put their digital skills to constructive use and explore ethical career paths in cybersecurity. The event brought together 300 students aged 13–14 for…
The cost of a traditional Christmas dinner has soared by a third in the past five years, according to new analysis from Quenelles, the UK’s leading food benchmarking service. With the festive season fast approaching – and catering teams across the country preparing their Christmas menus – Quenelles has crunched the numbers to reveal just…
Football has the power to inspire, unite, and transform lives and now teachers can learn how to use it as a force for good in the classroom. Premier League Primary Stars and EA SPORTS FC FUTURES are hosting a free live webinar designed to help educators tackle behaviour challenges and support pupil wellbeing through the…
NOW OPEN AT IMMERSE LDN, EXCEL WATERFRONT BOOKING FOR A STRICTLY LIMITED PERIOD UNTIL 15th MARCH 2026 The Last Days of Pompeii: The Immersive Exhibition is now open at Immerse LDN, Excel London Waterfront. Running until 15th March 2026, the National Geographic award-winning exhibition makes its UK debut, taking visitors on an unprecedented journey through ancient…
Big-Screen Fun from Desks to Living Rooms This Black Friday, ViewSonic brings visual excitement to every space — from high-performance monitors to immersive home projectors — with exclusive Amazon deals across Europe from November 20 to December 1, offering up to 27% off projectors and up to 15% off monitors. For home and work setups,…
As schools across the UK prepare for Protecting Our Planet Day (28 November), the conversation around climate education has never been more urgent. The Government’s recent Curriculum and Assessment Review confirms sweeping changes to the national curriculum, placing sustainability and practical skills at the heart of learning. From embedding sustainability principles in Science and Design…
‘Space to Grow’ has directly supported more than 500 children and reached thousands more children, parents and professionals, helping them feel more confident and supported with their emotional wellbeing. As the nation marks BBC Children in Need 2025, hundreds of children across the UK are benefiting from the charity’s funding through the Space to Grow programme…
EdShed, the team behind the hugely popular Phonics Shed, Spelling Shed and MathShed platforms, is set to make its biggest impact yet at BETT 2026, with a significantly expanded stand (SN62) showcasing its suite of learning tools, live training sessions and expert talks. This year’s overarching theme, “Empowering Every Learner”, reflects EdShed’s mission to make…
Sevenoaks School and Leigh Academies Trust (LAT) have launched a ground-breaking partnership. ‘Ambition’, a unique four-year programme is designed to significantly enhance the life chances and career aspirations of ambitious students across five LAT academies. The programme welcomed its inaugural cohort of fifteen high-achieving Year 9 students on Monday 7th July 2025, at a successful…
