Whether you’ve finished your A-levels or still have a few exams to go, many students find themselves anxiously thinking about results day and what their grades might mean for the future. With this in mind, Study Dog – an online learning platform supporting students with hundreds of resources – spoke to award-winning psychologist Dr Lalitaa…
A union has branded schools in Tower Hamlets ‘unsafe’ following the release of data revealing the scale of injuries and near misses in the borough’s schools. GMB Union submitted a freedom of information request for data relating to health and safety incidents in Tower Hamlets schools. The data revealed that between 2021 and…
The World of Stories library transformation programme from Puffin and the National Literacy Trust continues to grow with an expanded book donation from 29 publisher partners, along with Yoto audiobook players, to inspire a new generation of readers The programme is part of the Libraries for Primaries campaign, a joint initiative from Penguin and the…
New College Durham (NCD) is proud to mark National Thank a Teacher Day by celebrating the outstanding dedication and passion of all its staff members. National Thank a Teacher Day is an annual celebration of teachers and support staff across early years settings, schools and colleges. On this special day, the college took a moment…
World leading stationery brand launches genius fidget inspired range to support children Maped Helix, a world leader in school supplies and accessories is excited to unveil its brand-new Kidy Learn Concentration range. Thoughtfully designed with input from leading education experts; this genius new range, which includes a unique ruler with silicone tactile zones and a…
Over and Out? report from York St John University offers recommendations for reversing the trend A new study from York St John University has revealed stark disparities in cricket participation across state and private secondary schools. Over and Out? A report into the state and status of cricket in northern, working-class secondary schools specifically warns…
The winners of The Big Bang Competition have been announced today, including the new UK Young Scientist, UK Young Engineer and UK Young Technologist of the Year, supported by Siemens Student’s winning STEM projects include an automatic pill dispenser, an alternative telecommunications system for emergency communications in rural areas, and an investigation into the…
THE TINY TYCOONS CyberMental Dolapo Adeyemi Published 28th May 2025 From Screen Zombies to Digital Superheroes: The Ultimate Guide for Young Creators WARNING: This is NOT another boring “screen time is bad” lecture! (It’s a science-backed approach to healthy technology use that kids really enjoy) Kids aged 8-12 will absolutely love this guide…
Chartwells, the UK’s leading school and education catering provider, has secured catering contracts with five schools within the Halliard Trust, building on its growing presence in Cheshire. The mobilisation follows the closure of the schools’ previous council-run school meal service in April 2025. With oversight from the Trust’s central team, the five affected schools…
18 June 2025: Environment Bank, the leading off-site Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) provider, has supported Gloucestershire County Council to meet BNG planning requirements for a vital new all-through special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) school. The £19.5 million state-funded school will open in January 2027, offering up to 200 places for primary and secondary…
When pupils are immersed in a story, something shifts. They listen more deeply. They speak more confidently. They write with real feeling. That’s the power of now>press>play – and why so many schools are calling it a “game changer”. This June, you’re invited to experience it for yourself. Choose from two free walkthroughs…
“The opportunity to explore culture, discover new places and ways of understanding each other leaps off the pages of these shortlisted titles”. Victoria Dilly, SLA CEO Today the School Library Association (SLA) announces the shortlist titles for the Information Book Award (IBA). This year’s shortlist includes a diverse range of non-fiction books that are sure…
PE, school sports and physical activity (PESSPA) are critical tools in fostering healthier, happier and more resilient children and young people, concluded a recent study from University of Manchester experts in collaboration with the Youth Sport Trust who have included it in their new annual report. In an article summarising their findings published by Policy@Manchester, Dr Sarah MacQuarrie and…
Essity, the global hygiene and health company behind leading brands such as Bodyform, TENA and Modibodi, has introduced its menopause care brand Issviva to Tesco’s store shelves. Starting with a one-year trial across 100 Tesco stores and online, the Issviva product line includes food supplements, intimate care products and targeted wellness solutions, all…
Award-winning teacher, author and AI innovator Lee Parkinson has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours; offering fresh insight into how technology can fix the teacher workload crisis. Lee Parkinson MBE, better known online and in staffrooms nationwide as ‘Mr P’, has been appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for…
Monday 16th June marks the beginning of Learning Disability Week. This year’s theme – Do You See Me? – is about making sure that people with a learning disability are seen, heard, included and valued in all aspects of life. Across higher and further education, technology innovation continues to pave the way for more…
Anish Patel, school governor and Strategy and Data Lead at ParentPay Group: “Whilst using AI for marking will help to free up teachers’ time, its potential in education extends far beyond this. Within schools, AI can serve as a powerful tool to enhance student engagement, drive responsive planning, and close the feedback loop at scale….
New integration offers schools a more connected approach to student voice, wellbeing, and safeguarding data JUNE 2025, UK — CPOMS, the leading provider of safeguarding, wellbeing and pastoral software, and Komodo Wellbeing, a trusted platform designed to capture student voice and provide schools with real-time wellbeing insight, have partnered to create a clearer, more…
If you think back to your school or college days, chances are there’s at least one teacher whose kindness, encouragement or words of wisdom have stuck with you throughout your life or even influenced the person you’ve become. Shaping the next generation is all in a day’s work for an educator. Yet, the job of…
Hosted by wildlife broadcaster and conservationist Lizzie Daly Digital classroom empowers the next generation to protect ecosystems Chester Zoo and Ferrero partner to raise awareness for Sustainable Palm Oil London 12 June 2025 – Marking World Rainforest Day, Chester Zoo is inviting teachers and pupils across the UK to take part in a…
New data has revealed that school budgets for education support staff have soared by 21% across all regions in England for the academic year 2023-2024, compared to 2022-2023. The research, as part of the ‘School Budget Crisis Report’ created by education software solution Access Education, analysed government data on school funding and special education needs in a sample…
Education is one of the most targeted industries for cybercrime globally. In fact, organisations face a staggering average of 3,086 attacks every week – more than any other sector. This crisis in digital safety will only grow unless cybersecurity is prioritised. Many schools operate on a patchwork of old and new technology, with legacy…
