With more than 850 schools reportedly closing or shutting early during the heatwave, school kitchens and catering teams may be left managing large volumes of meals and ingredients at short notice. Estimated school meal food at risk during heatwave closures Affected schools (Lower-Higher estimate)Estimated pupils affectedEstimated school meals affectedEstimated food at risk (tonnes)Estimated meal value…
Global charity Right To Play and LFC Foundation – the official charity of Liverpool Football Club – have launched a new project to improve early childhood education for hundreds of thousands of children in Ghana, as part of the long-term partnership between the two organisations. The three-year project will strengthen national and district kindergarten education systems through the delivery of high-quality, play-based teacher training across Ghana. This will help improve…
Flir thermal imaging technology is helping researchers in Italy unlock hidden text from the Herculaneum papyri, a unique collection of ancient manuscripts carbonized during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Flir thermal imaging technology is helping researchers in Italy unlock hidden text from the Herculaneum papyri, a unique collection of ancient manuscripts carbonized…
From hot honey glazed turkey and truffle loaded sharing dishes to mini savoury croissants and decadent doughnuts, Creed Foodservice has launched its Christmas 2026 range, designed to help operators capitalise on the season’s biggest trends: Newstalgia, experience-led dining and social connection. The collection reflects growing consumer demand for festive food that delivers both comfort and…
New research reveals that one in four of England’s most disadvantaged students drop out of education or training at age 16, compared to one in ten of their more affluent peers The national picture conceals a regional postcode lottery: in the South West nearly one in three of the poorest pupils are not in education…
Chartwells, the UK’s leading school and education catering provider, has launched its new spring/summer 2026 menus across partner primary and secondary schools, with a strong fibre-forward focus. The launch comes as the Department for Education consults on updates to the School Food Standards (SFS) for the first time in over a decade, reflecting changes…
The Cavendish School, Cambridgeshire’s first state-maintained special autism school, has been awarded a Specialist Advanced Award by the National Autistic Society, the UK’s leading charity for autistic people and their families, which recognises specialist providers that deliver exceptionally consistent, person-centred support for autistic people. The accreditation is the highest quality assurance standard for autism-specific…
As AI technology rapidly evolves, schools are facing new safeguarding challenges around the misuse of online imagery. In this article, Alex Dave, Safeguarding Lead at edtech charity LGfL-The National Grid for Learning, explores the growing risks of AI image manipulation and synthetic imagery in education settings. She outlines the real-world impact this can have on…
The FA and Barclays’ Made for This Game: Breaking Barriers programme has a powerful new phase – handing pupils the tools to become Equality Champions in their own schools, just in time for School Sports Week. Earlier this year, the FA and Barclays launched Made for This Game: Breaking Barriers – a major national…
Nearly three-quarters of UK students are worried about their career prospects, while almost half have considered alternative paths instead of university, according to new research from Howden, a global insurance intermediary. The study forms part of Howden’s Student Happiness Index. Howden, one of the UK’s largest insurance intermediaries, surveyed 3,455 students across the UK to…
Generation Logistics Week (22–26 June 2026) invites schools across the UK to ‘Solve What Moves the World’ with free, Gatsby-aligned resources that bring one of Britain’s biggest career sectors to life in the classroom. Every day, students rely on one of the UK’s largest and most dynamic sectors without even realising it. Logistics keeps…
Generation Logistics Week starts Monday 22 June – and with free, curriculum-mapped resources for Careers, Geography, STEM, Business Studies and PSHE that need zero prep, there’s still time to use it this term. Generation Logistics Week starts on Monday – and if you haven’t heard of it yet, here’s the short version: free resources,…
As the summer term gathers pace, many teachers are looking for ways to keep pupils motivated and focused – without adding to already full workloads. A new free resource from Premier League Primary Stars, created in partnership with the National Literacy Trust, aims to do exactly that. Media Match Day uses the excitement of a…
New data shows teachers associate school food with behaviour, concentration and children’s life chances, with strongest support for action in disadvantaged communities to improve school food. In a survey of over 6,000 primary and secondary school teachers across England [1]: 80% say unhealthy lunch/break food can lead to disruptive behaviour. 85% say diet affects concentration. 87% say schools have a vital role in ensuring children from lower-income families…
Challenge: Modernise technology in 30+ schools without compromising budgets. Solution: By partnering with Axis Leasing and Siemens Financial Services, Greenwood is affordably enhancing their learning environment for pupils and staff Interactive screens are certainly not new to the classroom – but like a lot of IT kit, they need regular replacement and upgrades, so that…
Mallorca-based academy highlights rise in flexible, personalised learning among internationally mobile families As increasing numbers of UK families explore alternatives to traditional schooling, a growing movement among expatriate communities is highlighting what the UK education system may be missing. Rising levels of homeschooling and hybrid education in the UK, alongside concerns that schools are not…
National Fish and Chip Day shines spotlight on rising costs facing caterers Britain’s favourite takeaway – with UK consumers eating an estimated 382 million fish and chip shop meals every year[1] – has surged in cost in recent years, with some classic fish and chip shop staples more than doubling in price since 2021, according to…
Banstead Preparatory School has announced its strongest Year 6 leavers’ results to date, reflecting the students’ exceptional academic preparation, as well as the school’s long-standing commitment to nurturing confident, well-rounded young people ready to thrive at senior school and beyond. This year’s highlights include: From 39 Year 6 pupils, an impressive 93 offers were secured…
For many Year 6 pupils, the move to secondary school is one of the most emotionally loaded moments of their school career. Excitement and anxiety often sit side by side – and while teachers want to help, finding the right tools to open those conversations in a meaningful, manageable way isn’t always easy. Premier League…
National School Sports Week (6–12 July) is a brilliant opportunity to celebrate physical activity, build team spirit, and send pupils into the summer feeling confident and included. But brilliant PE doesn’t have to mean extra workload. Premier League Primary Stars has a range of free, curriculum-linked resources that teachers can pick up and use with…
National Writing Day – celebrated on 24 June – is one of the most energising dates in the primary calendar. But with the end of term fast approaching, finding the time and motivation to deliver something fresh and meaningful can feel like an uphill battle. That’s where Premier League Primary Stars comes in. Its suite…
Protecting students against the threat of extremism and online exploitation can be a challenge, especially in today’s everchanging landscape. In this article, Mubina Asaria, Online Safeguarding Consultant at edtech charity LGfL – The National Grid for Learning, explores evidence-based strategies and ready-to-use resources designed to empower school staff and practitioners. Schools across the UK are…
Parents may remember times during their childhood when they had to sit in dull and unappealing mobile classrooms while a part of their school building was being rebuilt or renovated. These memories can cause them to worry that today’s modular classrooms are offering their children a lesser learning experience than if they were studying in…
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…
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…
