As schools across the UK prepare to mark World Creativity and Innovation Week (15–21 April) and Creativity and Innovation Day on 21 April, many teachers are looking for meaningful ways to help young people stretch their imaginations and develop original ideas. To support this, Samsung is offering a suite of free, ready‑to‑use resources through its…
Schools across the South West and beyond are invited to attend an in-person EAL conference in Plymouth on 30th April, hosted by FlashAcademy®. Improving outcomes for EAL learners is designed for senior leaders, EAL coordinators and classroom practitioners. The event will focus on improving outcomes for multilingual learners through practical, interactive CPD that can be…
The use of AI in education that lacks evidential and scientific rigour puts children’s learning development at risk, according to a new white paper from Explore Learning, the UK’s largest independent tuition provider. While acknowledging the huge opportunity provided by AI, the report also highlights the risks of overreliance, including reduced critical thinking and cognitive…
Edtech charity LGfL-The National Grid for Learning has launched a free Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy Toolkit for schools across the UK. Designed for senior leaders and Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs), the toolkit provides a practical framework to develop safe, effective and future-ready AI policies, aligned with Keeping Children Safe in Education and Department for Education…
Yesterday, as the Government unveils its long-awaited SEND White Paper, education experts at Momenta Connect are calling for the Government to listen to responses to the white paper consultation and provide clear guidance on how we will build this brave new vision for SEND. The SEND system in England is considered “broken” by many, with…
Generative AI isn’t coming to schools; it’s already here, and we must respond. Plenty of children are already exploring tools, many teachers are dabbling, and the Department for Education has produced guidance on using them in schools. However, talk of AI is frequently generating these 2 polar responses – stopping and hoping it goes away, or jumping in excitedly…
ViewSonic strengthens interoperability across displays, software, and partner technologies to simplify large-scale, multi-space Pro AV installations for enterprise, education, and public environments. – ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solutions, today announced further advancement of its integrated Pro AV ecosystem, as it strengthens collaboration with industry partners to enable seamless, end-to-end deployments. ViewSonic…
New durable designs launched at Bett 2026 feature military-grade protection, 15-hour battery life, and pedagogical flexibility. Acer have announced the launch of the Acer Chromebook Spin 311and Acer Chromebook 311, two devices engineered specifically to meet the demands of modern teaching and learning. Unveiled at the Bett Show, these new models move beyond basic tech…
Ashley Park School, Walton-on-Thames – part of Options Autism, a leading provider of education for autistic children and young people, part of Outcomes First Group – has a very remarkable Teaching Assistant (TA) James, who has a deep understanding of exactly where the students at the school are coming from, as he’s also neurodiverse. James, who’s…
With less than a week left until entries close on 1 February, Samsung is urging teachers across the UK to support their students in entering this year’s Solve for Tomorrow competition – a tech‑for‑good challenge designed to give young people the chance to turn their ideas into real‑world solutions and win exciting prizes, including Samsung…
As thousands of teachers arrive at ExCeL London for BETT 2026, Samsung is showcasing how connected, AI‑enabled technology can make teaching easier and learning more inclusive. With over 35,000 educators attending this year, the company’s message is simple: technology should adapt to the learner – not the other way around. A Practical Approach to Classroom…
Designed to reduce system complexity, the LDE Series supports faster installation and lower entry barriers for system integrators and AV professionals. ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solutions, is expanding the LED display lineup with the launch of the LDE Series, pre-configured All-in-One Direct View LED Displays that integrate all power and control…
LEADING education technology provider Daisy Education has launched its annual Festive Poem Competition, offering schools a unique opportunity to spark student creativity through poetry and win a year’s subscription to DreamBox Reading Plus for an entire class. Teachers are invited to encourage students to write a poem on the theme “Festive Feelings”. Whether magical, funny…
Tridonic UK is pleased to have contributed to the successful completion of a major lighting installation at Harris Academy’s newest sixth form building, delivered in partnership with Marlow Integrated Designs (MID). The project showcases how smart, wireless lighting control can support both exceptional learning environments and ambitious sustainability goals. Harris Academy, part of…
Apps for Good 15 Years On: A Changing World, A Constant Vision Education technology charity, Apps for Good, is celebrating 15 years of positive impact on young people by telling stories from the students creating technology for good. Behind every number is a story As CEO of Technology Education Charity Apps for Good, I’m immensely…
EdShed, the team behind the hugely popular Phonics Shed, Spelling Shed and MathShed platforms, has launched Bee Sieged, a new tower defence game designed to help pupils build their spelling skills in an exciting, age-appropriate way. After being available for just ten days, 100,196 children have already played 771,727 games and spelled an incredible 7,395,218…
Future-Ready, Efficient, and Reliable Projection for Commercial and Simulation Applications. ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solutions, today announced the expansion of its Luminous Superior Series (LS Series) lamp-free projector lineup with two new laser models— the LSD400HD and the LSD401HD with a 1.3x optical zoom and LAN control capabilities certified by Crestron and Q-SYS systems. Both models deliver…
The wait is over, the Bett Awards shortlist has been announced! 🎉 Click here to see who made the list. From pioneering EdTech tools to transformative teaching solutions, this year’s finalists showcase the very best in innovation, creativity and impact across education. Join us as we celebrate the people and products driving positive change at the Bett Awards ceremony…
JKP have published their latest set of catalogues, showcasing new books available and coming soon in their Inclusive Teaching and Learning Resources category, as well as their Children’s Books. Handy and helpful for teachers, school staff, librarians, parents and pupils alike, the catalogues contain a range of useful additional features on the books featured,…
Pupils from a Croydon school are celebrating their success after taking part in a popular, UK-wide maths and English learning challenge. 91 pupils at Royal Russell School in Croydon received awards after taking part in the 2025 DoodleLearning Summer Challenge, which is designed to motivate children during the school holidays and prevent summer learning loss….
The National Association of Teachers of Religious Education (NATRE) is delighted to announce Strictly RE 2026, its flagship conference for RE teachers and subject leaders, to be held on Saturday 31 January 2026 at the Voco St. John’s Hotel, Solihull. This premier event offers a full day of professional development, inspiration, and networking opportunities aimed…
Discovery Education, the creator of essential learning solutions used in classrooms around the world, today unveiled an exciting new competition designed to strengthen children’s maths skills over the autumn half term-break and beyond. The DoodleLearning Autumn Competition invites children to practise maths daily, using the award-winning DoodleMaths app. Part of the Discovery Education family of…
Visual communication experts Widgit Software have partnered with literacy specialists Crick Software to make storytelling and writing more accessible for more than two million primary school pupils in the UK. Crick Software’s literacy tool Clicker is used by over 7,000 primary and special schools to help children who struggle with writing to navigate the writing…
The UK education sector is entering a transformative phase with artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT becoming increasingly integrated into classrooms and lecture halls. AI offers the potential for more personalised learning, streamlined administration and greater accessibility. However, alongside the benefits, there are a whole host of cybersecurity, ethical and operational risks that many educational…
” This is how teachers plan lessons with AI, use data science, and easily personalize teaching to students’ individual learning needs “ The initiative is called AI Classroom, a pilot project launched in 50 schools across six European countries — the UK, Spain, Italy, Bulgaria, Finland, and Sweden — and ready to kick off in…
