New four-part series brings together leading voices in education to explore the role of play in Key Stage 1 learning TTS has launched a special four-part mini-series of its Educators’ Podcast this June in support of the Play is Learning campaign, founded by education and inclusion consultant Ruth Lue-Quee, widely known as My Mummy Teacher….
– New research report demonstrates positive impact of youth theatre as Connections participants report positive mental wellbeing significantly above national averages – Eight new plays will premiere at the Connections Festival at Lowry in Salford, performed by youth groups from across the UK – Six new plays written by teenagers to be platformed at the…
Strong relationships with school staff and a sense of belonging at school can protect teenagers’ mental wellbeing and help reduce absences, according to new findings from The University of Manchester’s #BeeWell programme. The large-scale study shows that while poor mental health can drive disengagement from school, positive day-to-day school experiences play a critical role in protecting…
Demand for The Litmus Partnership’s Verify service has grown by nearly 15% over the past 12 months, while the service has helped recover £202,310 for clients – a 56% increase on the previous year’s figure of £129,562 – as more schools and Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) seek greater visibility over the performance and cost of their…
‘This is not the answer for SEND’ – expert response to government White Paper New research and report questions digital, pre-determined approach in “potentially traumatic” proposed government reforms A new report questions the use of automated tiered systems in the government’s proposed SEND education reforms as well as its focus on mainstream achievement over individual…
Nine in 10 respondents to a survey of school and trust leaders representing more than half a million pupils in England believe the government’s proposed special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) reforms will add to their workload. Some 76% of those who took part in UK and Ireland law firm Browne Jacobson’s spring 2026 School…
European Study Tours has rebranded as Esto, unveiling a bold new identity designed to reflect growing demand from schools and teachers for more personalised, curriculum-linked and meaningful educational travel experiences. The specialist educational travel company is entering a new chapter in its 40-year history with a fresh name, new brand identity and renewed…
Specialist Classrooms ‘Not Keeping Up’ with Pace of SEND Demand in the UK A Freedom of Information (FOI) request submitted by modular school building solutions provider Portakabin has suggested that while Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) demand is increasing rapidly across the UK, specialist classrooms are not being delivered throughout the nation at the…
University and post-graduate students across the UK want workplaces that protect energy, reduce stress and prioritise wellbeing as the source of productivity. These findings come from a national scholarship launched by global office furniture manufacturer AJ Products to understand how future workers want their environments to function and feel. The results reveal a significant shift…
Silverstone Museum is steering future careers in motorsport, F1, and beyond as it announces its new STEM Pitstop Outreach Program. Aramco supports the program under the Aramco Global STEM Education Citizenship Program, enabling partners to advance STEM education worldwide. The award-winning Silverstone Museum will deliver free educational workshops nationwide to inspire future engineers and…
A sharp rise in the number of young people reporting that their health limits their ability to work, who are also not in education, employment and training (NEET) is affecting the lives and potential of hundreds of thousands of young people, according to new analysis from the Health Foundation. Between 2015 and 2025, the share…
Educational resources supplier Findel has officially been named as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces™ 2026 by Great Place To Work?, the global authority on workplace culture. The recognition marks the second consecutive year that Findel has earned a place on the prestigious list. This year, the company appears as part of the wider Manutan Group alongside…
LONDON’S NEW MUST-VISIT ATTRACTION IS PERFECT FOR THE EASTER HOLIDAYS Mundo Pixar Experience: The World’s Biggest Pixar Exhibition is booking throughout Easter and until June 2026. Tickets on sale at www.mundopixar.com WEMBLEY PARK, LONDON If you’re searching for the ultimate Easter holiday day out in London, Mundo Pixar Experience is a must-visit. The multi-sensory…
PGL, the UK’s biggest outdoor education provider has announced an extension of its partnership with Regatta Great Outdoors with the provision of 6,000 waterproof jackets and trousers for school visitors to its centres. Following on from its collaboration with PGL last year, Regatta, a family-owned leading retailer of outdoor wear, wanted to support…
New College Durham (NCD) is celebrating 50 years of podiatry education, marking five decades of training skilled healthcare professionals who support patients across the North East and beyond. Since the programme began in the mid-1970s, the college has played a vital role in developing confident, capable podiatrists who go on to work across a range…
LVS Ascot is proud to announce a new three-year partnership with Southampton FC, strengthening the school’s ambition to offer a leading school football programme for pupils from Year 7 through to Year 13. The school is also launching new football scholarships and has longer-term plans to introduce a full-time Football Education Programme. The partnership will…
Millions of SEN pupils at risk as councils face deficits — British Horse Society steps in to bridge the gap As nearly two million young people in the UK struggle to access Special Educational Needs (SEN) support (gov.uk), local authorities face unprecedented financial strain. With 43% of councils expected to see budget deficits…
By Steve Kirkpatrick, former Headteacher and Ofsted Lead Inspector, and Co-Founder of Intelligent Evidence As Ofsted moves towards the new 2025 education inspection framework, schools and inspectors alike are preparing for a cultural shift: from data-driven judgement to dialogue-driven understanding. For Steve Kirkpatrick, a former headteacher and Ofsted lead inspector, this change has the potential…
Live-streamed teaching scores a hat-trick; 3x better results for students learning online with MyEdSpace 51% of MyEdSpace GCSE Maths students achieved grades 7-9, more than triple the national average 44% of MyEdSpace GCSE English Literature students and 43% GCSE English Language students also achieved grades 7-9, double the national average More than 16,000 students taught…
A recent BBC Bitesize and 5 Live Teen Summit Survey revealed that a third (30%) of teenagers are worried about AI’s impact on issues including careers, creativity and the spread of misinformation. A quarter (24%) also struggled to find out where to learn about AI and how best to use it. But how can we…
GATESHEAD, 20th OCT, 2025 – A PROVIDER of education software to schools across the UK has opened a new head office in the North East of England. Daisy Education UK has relocated to a new 5,565sq ft head office at Queen’s Park on Gateshead’s Team Valley Trading Estate. The edtech company, formerly known…
Exclusive catering service for the education sector, Olive Dining, has joined forces with Partnership Learning – a multi-academy Trust overseeing 18 schools across London and Essex. The three-year partnership will see Olive Dining create and deliver bespoke menus for five secondary schools, five primary schools and one Special Education Needs (SEN) school – with…
GCSE: Here are 5 ways parents can support their children’s unexpected results Experts warn of common mistakes parents make as results day approaches Leading tutoring provider offers crucial advice to support children with unexpected results It’s GCSE results day and experts are urging parents and guardians to be mindful of their actions and reactions, which…
New College Durham (NCD) is absolutely thrilled to celebrate yet another year of fantastic GCSE achievements! With some incredible results, students have truly showcased their talent, resilience, and dedication to success. It’s been a busy year for the college, with over 1,200 students sitting their maths and English exams. Of these students, the college was…
GATESHEAD, UK – The Digital Poverty Alliance (DPA) is launching a Tech4Communities initiative in Gateshead to tackle digital poverty and e-waste across the area by collecting used devices from residents, refurbishing them and redistributing them to individuals and families who need them most. The DPA is calling on local people to donate unwanted…
