With KS2 SATs fast approaching, teachers are focused on ensuring pupils have the reading fluency, stamina and comprehension skills needed to succeed in the SATs reading paper. DreamBox Reading Plus is an adaptive reading programme that directly supports SATs preparation by developing the core reading skills pupils need to read accurately, efficiently and independently under…
Six years on from the first COVID-19 lockdowns, and five years since most pupils returned to classrooms, the disruption to children’s learning has not simply faded into the background. For many schools and families, the legacy of the pandemic is still playing out daily – in classrooms, at home and in children’s confidence. Recent…
New year, new resolutions and a chance to see what’s new in the Into Film offer. A new UK-wide classroom resource, Story Builder: Sports Broadcasting—created in partnership with TNT Sports— highlights the skills behind sports media. New Industry Insider guides shine a light on skills and responsibilities in film and TV production. Careers professionals and…
Explore and play outdoors with Shaun the Sheep and friends this February half-term | 14 Feb – 1 March New AR experience at Wakehurst showcases Aardman’s beloved characters Families will help Bitzer the dog to complete his daily checklist, and meet Shaun’s friends along the way Beyond the trail, children can indulge in messy play…
Leading stationery brand, STABILO, is launching the ‘Cute Edition’ product range in January 2026, aimed at sparking creativity amongst children through design and emotion. Heritage stationery brand, STABILO, is kicking off the new year with a product range extension – introducing The Cute Edition – Animal Vibes, the perfect pencil case refresh for school…
New Mental Health Toolkit launched for UK schools to tackle rising wellbeing crisis among children Developed by The Daily Mile Foundation and SAMH, the free resource links physical activity with mental health support Toolkit based on Five Ways to Wellbeing, co-created with teachers and pupils for practical classroom use One in five UK children aged…
With the recent cold snap, many parents wonder whether it’s safer to keep children at home. It’s completely understandable — winter mornings can feel especially harsh. But nurseries across the UK follow national guidance, operate within strict safety standards, and remain committed to keeping children warm, protected and comfortable even in very low temperatures. Emily…
Premier League Primary Stars is helping teachers kick off the new term with a suite of free resources designed to make spring term organised, inclusive, and inspiring. The Premier League Primary Stars programme reaches 88% of primary schools in England and Wales, using the power of football to engage pupils in learning and active play….
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…
Previously, manually loaning laptops for lessons or homework consumed hours of staff time, requiring the logging of requests, tracking of returns, and chasing of overdue items. This often resulted in delays and missed learning opportunities for students. The introduction of LapSafe®’s Envoy™ Smart Lockers, powered by ONARKEN®, has transformed this process into a secure, self-service…
New Mental Health Toolkit launched for UK schools to tackle rising wellbeing crisis among children Developed by The Daily Mile Foundation and SAMH, the free resource links physical activity with mental health support Toolkit based on Five Ways to Wellbeing, co-created with teachers and pupils for practical classroom use One in five UK children aged…
With less than a month to go before entries close, Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow is inviting schools across the UK to take part in its flagship tech-for-good competition for students aged 11–18. This free, curriculum-linked programme is mapped to Gatsby Benchmarks 4, 5, and 6, helping teachers embed careers education without adding to workload. Students…
A new report published by the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom (CLOtC), in partnership with eduFOCUS, highlights geographical differences across England, with levels of residential provision being offered by schools appearing to reflect measures of relative deprivation. The results also confirm that there have been fundamental changes in residential provision since the pandemic and financial…
The National Institute of Teaching and Education (NITE) has been praised for the quality of its initial teacher training around the world. NITE, which is part of Coventry University Group, was recently inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (on behalf of Ofsted) in relation to its International Qualified Teacher Status (iQTS) programme, achieving Grade 1 status, the highest rating possible. The inspectorate concluded that at NITE “the quality of…
An ambitious fundraising campaign to help transform secondary education for school pupils with Down syndrome has smashed through its £40,000 target ahead of its deadline. Led by Midlands-based logistics firm LTS Global Solutions in partnership with national charity Down Syndrome UK (DSUK) the campaign aims to ensure secondary schools across the country are adequately…
Woodlands.co.uk Highlights the UK’s Most Inspiring Winter Woodland Walks to Kick-Start a Healthier 2026 As the festive season draws to a close, many of us are looking for simple, achievable ways to reset for the year ahead. A winter woodland walk offers exactly that: fresh air in the lungs, space to clear the mind, a…
UK schools find themselves in a difficult situation. Government guidance and regulations on safeguarding children in education are extensive, but implementing a cohesive strategy that addresses the physical safety and mental well-being of staff and pupils remains challenging. A 2024 survey by the Department for Education found that 69% of headteachers and senior staff…
Overwhelm doesn’t arrive suddenly, it builds quietly. By the time a child is visibly distressed, withdrawn or dysregulated, their system has often been overloaded for days or weeks. The good news? Many classroom overwhelm triggers are preventable. Overwhelm is not about resilience When pupils are overwhelmed, it’s not because they “can’t cope”. It’s because their capacity has been exceeded, cognitively,…
As school budgets tighten and the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite, one of the most urgent, yet under-discussed, pressures in our schools is on their catering provisions. According to Seb Godwin, co-founder of Procure Education, the root problem doesn’t always lie with suppliers, but with how contracts are funded, procured, and managed. Far too often,…
Author Dr Emily Andre is supporting BookTrust’s Christmas appeal, aiming to deliver 18,000 book parcels to disadvantaged children and those in care across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Donations to BookTrust will help fund its Christmas campaign, which provides 18,000 families with a surprise festive parcel featuring a carefully selected book, alongside its ongoing…
Headteachers of the nation’s small schools will be counting down the days to the Christmas holidays, as new research shows they are buckling under the strain – with seven in ten saying their stress levels are sky‑high and almost nine out of 10 thinking about quitting altogether. And the study by HFL Education –…
A new autism and neurodiversity resource is now available to help ensure road safety education is more accessible and inclusive for autistic people. Developed by Co-Pilot in partnership with the National Autistic Society, the resource supports road safety professionals to create learning experiences that recognise and respond to the needs of autistic learners. …
Teachers from Merseyside were among the first to experience a new initiative from the Premier League Primary Stars and EA SPORTS FC, designed to promote teamwork and inclusion in schools. On Thursday 27 November, educators joined a special webinar and panel discussion at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium to explore how football can help pupils develop…
The Premier League and EA SPORTS FC have teamed up to launch a free education resource designed to build teamwork and support a positive and inclusive football culture in primary schools. The new Positive Play with EA SPORTS FC resource complements existing PE and classroom practice and is available to every primary school in England…
UK businesses predict oracy, written and critical literacy skills will be vital for young people to succeed in digital-first workplaces, in latest National Literacy Trust paper But concerns raised about agility of current education and policy systems to equip young people with the rapidly changing literacy skills they need to thrive Charity calls for…
