This August, The Cavendish School, Cambridgeshire’s first state-maintained free school for autistic students, is celebrating the “enormous achievement” of its first ever cohort to sit GCSE exams. More than half (54 per cent) of its students, who all have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), achieved a Grade 4 or higher in English and Mathematics….
PGL Travel has announced that all its UK activity centres, which run kids’ adventure camps and family breaks throughout the school holidays, are now Gluten Free Accredited by Coeliac UK, and its menus will carry the charity’s trusted GFA symbol. Coeliac disease differs from a food allergy in that it is an autoimmune condition triggered…
Independents by Sodexo has been awarded a prestigious five-year contract to deliver bespoke catering services at King’s School Rochester, the second oldest school in England. The partnership will see Sodexo serve over 130,000 meals each academic year, enhancing the dining experience for both boarding and day pupils across the Junior and Senior schools. …
For many students, results day closes the chapter on years of hard work — but when the results don’t quite match their hopes, it can be hard to know what to do next. It’s normal to feel upset when things don’t go to plan, but it’s also a chance to take stock, refocus and discover…
The Academic Dean of Coventry University London has been awarded a National Teaching Fellowship by Advance HE for her outstanding contribution to excellent teaching in higher education in the UK. Dr Hany Wells joined Coventry University London in September 2019 as Associate Dean for Student Experience and Quality Assurance and has since led a range…
Ahead of A-level results day (14th August), around 70,000 students are expected to go through university Clearing, but a new study has found that only one in eight (12%) parents understand the process. With record numbers of students applying for university places this year, Clearing is expected to be busier than ever, so the University…
THE REVOLUTIONARY TEACHING METHOD BACKED BY SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH FABLES WORLD WEBSITE 4.9 ON TRUST PILOT I was at my wits end last year, wondering how my kids were ever going to learn their tables. Then we found Fables World. It was a kind of miracle to see it work so effortlessly. I can’t…
Storytelling Matters: The power of a story to help anxious children feel seen, safe and strong Aneena and the Elephant in a post-pandemic world By Dina Subasciaki, Children’s author and emotional wellbeing advocate Over the past 30 years, I’ve supported children and young people through a wide range of emotional challenges, from everyday worries to…
Lidl has donated £125,000 in grants to local community causes across the country over the last three months More than 75 good causes across Great Britain set to benefit from latest round of the Lidl Community Fund in partnership with Neighbourly Reinforces continued support for local communities, making good food accessible to everyone Since launching…
A new report has revealed that the number of parents taking their children out of school for unauthorised holidays decreased by 5.7% in the last academic year, dropping from 3.7 million to 3.5 million in the year to date. The research, as part of the ‘School Performance Crisis Report’ created by education software solution Access…
“These awards showcase the transformative impact of school libraries on children and young people’s lives.” – Victoria Dilly, SLA CEO The School Library Association has today announced the Honours lists for its annual Secondary School Librarian of the Year Award, the Peter Usborne Primary School Library of the Year Award, and the Enterprise Award. The…
Now in its fifth year, the research reveals a unique insight into school meal preferences, highlighting an urgent need for improved communication and food education London, UK – Nearly one in two (49%) UK parents feel underinformed about what their children are eating at school, new research from the ParentPay Group, in association with…
A youth-led Shadow review of the Government’s Curriculum and Assessment Review has found that young people want an education that builds life skills, deepens understanding of climate issues, and fosters inclusivity. The voices of 7.5 million children and young people are represented in this report through leading organisations including NUS, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award,…
Reduction in electricity costs will enable Thomas Telford UTC to direct more money into student education and campus improvements Embedded safety features help create a safe space on the roof where students can view the solar array firsthand 8th July 2025 – Thomas Telford University Technical College (UTC) has cut its annual electricity costs by 66% with…
Morgan Sindall Construction has marked a significant milestone with the successful completion of the main building phase for the King Henry VIII 3-19 School redevelopment in Abergavenny. A special celebration was held to commemorate this transformative achievement. Representatives from Morgan Sindall, Monmouthshire County Council, and key project partners gathered on site to officially hand…
Pupils at Langmoor Primary School in Oadby, Leicester were buzzing with excitement after winning a once-in-a-lifetime visit from Numberblock Three, the beloved character from the hit CBeebies educational show Numberblocks®. The visit was arranged as part of a national social media competition run by TTS and Learning Resources®. Schools were tasked with sharing why…
As the summer holidays approach, the conversations in Westminster, school staffrooms and council chambers once again turn to the pressing issue of holiday hunger. While there’s clearly widespread recognition of the problem, real progress remains painfully slow. Seb Godwin, co-founder of Procure Education, argues that unless encouraging developments to ensure children don’t slip through the…
GB gold medallist Alistair Brownlee OBE with YPO volunteers at Silcoates school in Wakefield The Brownlee Foundation visited Wakefield this week, teaming up with YPO to host a special flagship event in West Yorkshire. Over a thousand schoolchildren, swam, cycled and ran as part of a mini non-competitive triathlon for Primary Schools across the region….
The downward trend in the number of children and young people writing for pleasure in the UK continues into 2025, according to new research published today [Wednesday 25th June, 2025] by the National Literacy Trust. The National Literacy Trust’s survey of nearly 115,000 children and young people aged 5 to 18 from across the UK…
In a corner of Hackney, east London, a small school is making a big impact. The Boxing Academy, rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and oversubscribed year after year, is no ordinary educational setting. It’s a place where some of the most vulnerable and excluded young people in the system come for a fresh start. For many,…
OPERATION OUCH: QUEST FOR THE JURASSIC FART! STRICTLY LIMITED SEASON AT THE SOUTHBANK CENTRE’S ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL FROM 22 DECEMBER 2025 – 2 JANUARY 2026 TV’s favourite doctors return to London this December with a brand new show, OPERATION OUCH: Quest for the Jurassic Fart!, which will play a strictly limited season at the…
JUNE 2025, UK — CPOMS, the UK’s market-leading provider of safeguarding software, has raised urgent concerns about how schools manage visitors, underscoring the critical need for integrated, safeguarding-first solutions that connect visitors — such as social workers, counsellors, parents and guardians — to student safeguarding records. A comprehensive survey of UK schools found that…
EdTech company, Twin Science & Robotics, among twelve SMEs announced as winners of the 2025 Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards. Now in their third year, the awards celebrate outstanding small businesses achieving exporting success. Recognised in the Education & EdTech category, Twin Science & Robotics focuses on equipping young learners with…
A devastating double disadvantage is robbing two million UK children of a happy, healthy childhood, according to a new report launched today by Speech and Language UK.1 The report reveals that children struggling with talking and understanding words are not only more likely to develop mental health problems2 – they’re also less likely to get…
A simple classroom activity involving a classic childhood staple, LEGO, could improve children’s maths and spatial ability, leading researchers to demand for policymakers to shake up the school curricula and teachers’ professional development. A new study, led by the University of Surrey, tested incorporating LEGO building into the daily teaching curriculum, leading to tangible improvements…
