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Steve Backshall goes live from a dive with sharks, rays and eels for WWF and Ocean Conservation Trust’s underwater ocean lesson – Tuesday 9th June 2026

Naturalist and explorer Steve Backshall’s underwater broadcast brings school pupils face‑to‑face with ocean creatures, capturing the drama and movement of UK marine life in real time Cameras take classrooms behind the scenes at the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth, revealing hidden habitats and the species that depend on them Students will watch behaviour unfold beneath the waves…

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Better teachers, better grades: Sustained teacher development linked to GCSE grade uplift

Schools with the highest levels of coaching-led professional development show GCSE Attainment 8 scores equivalent to a grade improvement in one subject above those with lower engagement 88% of teachers say structured, coaching-led PD has meaningfully changed how they develop their practice Impact deepens over time: schools three or more years in report more than…

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Smart Devices, Smarter Cheating? Ofqual Warns of Growing AI Exam Threat

High-tech smart devices and AI-enabled tools are posing a growing threat to the integrity of exams, according to Ofqual Chief Regulator Sir Ian Bauckham, who warned regulators must “move really fast” to keep pace with rapidly evolving technology.   Speaking on Ofqual’s new podcast series, Bauckham highlighted concerns around the increasing sophistication of devices including…

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Families encouraged to nominate their school for a free residential trip, amidst national cost crisis

81% of parents believe no child should miss out on a school trip due to the cost of them  Yet cost does remain the biggest barrier, according to 82% of teachers and 77% of parents Hyundai calls on families to nominate their school to win a fully funded residential overnight trip through its Great British School Trip initiative, here Educating Yorkshire’s Headteacher Matthew Burton supports the initiative, backing equal…

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Experience Education launches new brand identity and new websites putting Where Learning is Lived at its heart.

Experience Education, one of the UK’s most trusted providers of school travel experiences, with more than 50 years’ expertise in educational travel, has unveiled a refreshed brand identity and a suite of new websites across its portfolio, bringing greater clarity, consistency and support to teachers planning trips that take learning beyond the classroom. More than…

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The rise of AI Chatbot engagement – Linguistics and safeguarding implications

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into the everyday lives of children and young people, schools are beginning to observe new forms of online behaviour that extend beyond conventional safeguarding models. A growing concern in this area is the fascination with AI chatbots, where ongoing interaction with conversational AI may start to indicate emotional dependence…

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How to use AI in writing assessment without losing teacher judgement

As more schools and multi-academy trusts explore how AI can support writing assessment, one question remains central: how can technology be used effectively without weakening teacher judgement? That is the challenge at the heart of Pobble’s work with Air, Olex and Stylus. Together, the partnerships bring AI-supported assessment tools alongside Pobble’s human-led moderation expertise, helping…

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Howden is the first UK broker to introduce redundancy protection for school fee payers

Howden, one of the UK’s largest insurance brokers, has become the first intermediary to introduce redundancy protection within school fee cover, allowing parents to claim a term’s fees if they experience redundancy which will be paid directly to the school. The new redundancy protection forms part of Howden’s enhanced school insurance offering, which also includes…

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Education expert reveals what happens when phones leave the classroom as schools move towards phone-free environments.

Online searches for “banning phones in schools” have surged by 5,000% in the past month as educators and parents increasingly question the impact of constant smartphone use on children’s concentration, confidence and mental wellbeing.   Nearly all primary schools (99.8%) and 90% of secondary schools in England already restrict mobile phone use according to the children’s…

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Dangerous UK schools make 166,000 workers consider quitting, as education faces retention crisis

New research suggests one in nine (11%) UK school workers are thinking about quitting  More than one-third (36%) say schools have become more dangerous places, raising retention concerns Laura, a teacher in the West Midlands, shares her story and why she’s considering leaving teaching   More than 166,000* teachers, teaching assistants, and support staff across…

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New College Durham Students Help Preserve North East Heritage at Beamish Museum

Students from New College Durham are playing a vital role in preserving one of the North East’s most iconic heritage attractions after completing a major restoration project for Beamish Museum. Learners from the college’s Level 2 Carpentry & Joinery programme have handcrafted 12 replacement windows for the museum’s historic station signal box, combining traditional craftsmanship…

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English Heritage Launches Largest Ever Replica of a Pre-Historic Building at Stonehenge as 7m-high Hall Arises from Salisbury Plain

– Built using flint axes, coppiced hazel and chalk daub, the Kusuma Neolithic Hall is based on nearby archaeological evidence – – Visitors can experience the Hall this summer before it becomes a learning space in September –   English Heritage has today unveiled a brand-new reconstruction of a 4,500-year-old Neolithic building at Stonehenge. Visitors…

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New Classroom Resource Helps Teachers Support Emotional Regulation Through “Feelings Furballs”

Experienced SENCo Lynn How introduces practical, evidence-informed activities to support children with SEMH needs A new professional resource for primary educators aims to make emotional regulation more accessible, engaging and practical for children through a cast of relatable characters known as the “Feelings Furballs”. In The Feelings Furballs: Emotional Regulation Activities and Ideas for the…

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Case study: How the Howden Pupil Wellbeing Prize is changing lives at The Prince of Wales School

When The Prince of Wales School in Dorchester was named a winner of Howden’s Pupil Wellbeing Prize 2025, it wasn’t just a moment of celebration, it was an opportunity to make an immediate, lasting difference. The school received £6,000, recognising its deep‑rooted commitment to inclusion, emotional wellbeing and placing pupils first. The funding has already…

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Survey shows overwhelming number of UK parents believe playing sport improves mental numeracy – with sports such as darts deemed most effective accelerators of maths skills

75% of UK parents with school-age children agree that playing sport at school can improve numeracy skills Football, tennis, cricket and basketball considered the best typical school sports for improving numeracy skills Sports such as darts and snooker are considered the most effective sports for improving numeracy skills, outperforming even those traditionally included in school…

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