GAIN, the creative-led, insight-driven company, is combining forces with higher education specialists Capstone Consultants to create a powerhouse practice for universities and business schools looking to drive growth. The deal gives clients access to Capstone’s specialist capabilities in market insight, programme development, student recruitment and enrolment growth as well as GAIN’s expertise across data,…
An independent school described as North London’s “best-kept secret” has unveiled a state-of-the-art immersive classroom to enable pupils to explore everything from outer space to Ancient Egypt as part of a major investment in future-focused learning. Pupils at Hendon Prep, on Tenterden Grove, are now able to step directly into the subjects they are studying…
By: James Rowell, Founder and Managing Director, Capture Expense School workload has become one of the defining discussions in education. Debate typically focuses on teaching hours, marking, lesson preparation, inspections and reporting obligations. While these pressures are undoubtedly significant, they have also created a tendency to view workload through a relatively narrow lens. What often…
Led by Professor Dawne Irving-Bell, Arden University’s National Teaching Repository team is one of just 15 recognised across UK higher education this year. Arden University has won a Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE) for its leading role in the National Teaching Repository – a free, open-access platform used by educators in more than…
Author: Claire Archibald, legal director at UK and Ireland law firm Browne Jacobson The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has published its draft corporate strategy for 2026 to 2028, and it is open for public consultation until 23 August 2026. Any organisation, individual, or sector body can respond. The strategy has implications for schools, multi-academy trusts,…
The UK Government has announced it will change assessment criteria related to public sector procurement to place a greater emphasis on the creation of jobs and investment in local areas. Businesses bidding for government contracts – a market worth £90bn annually – will be judged on their commitment to creating jobs, tackling skills shortages, and…
Cyber and Fraud Centre Scotland, alongside its strategic partners Royal Bank of Scotland and Fortinet, has announced the return of its See It Be It conference, taking place on 2 October 2026 at the Royal Bank of Scotland Edinburgh offices. The free event will bring together female high school pupils, university and college students,…
Samsung Electronics has announced the winners of its sixth annual Solve for Tomorrow competition, celebrating the most inspiring tech-for-good ideas from students aged 11 to 18 across the UK and Ireland. Now in its sixth year, Samsung Solve for Tomorrow has reached over 339,426 young people and a third of all secondary schools across the…
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…
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…
More than half of teachers across Europe say reliance on AI is leading to poorer exam results More than half of teachers across Europe (58 per cent) believe that when students use AI to complete their schoolwork, it has a negative effect on learning — a concern shared even more strongly in the UK,…
A new study from The University of Manchester has found that happier teachers help create happier pupils – and better learning – as ten schools across the UK embrace a groundbreaking approach to wellbeing. The research, led by Dr Alexandra Hennessey and Dr Sarah MacQuarrie from the Manchester Institute of Education, explored how the schools…
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…
Education websites rank among the least accessible for disabled users and require the most improvements into 2026, according to new research. On average, nearly half (48%) of UK websites are in need of accessibility improvements in 2026, or risk excluding users with disabilities. The State of Accessibility Report by brand communications agency Warbox analysed Google’s…
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…
Football has the power to inspire, unite, and transform lives and now teachers can learn how to use it as a force for good in the classroom. Premier League Primary Stars and EA SPORTS FC FUTURES are hosting a free live webinar designed to help educators tackle behaviour challenges and support pupil wellbeing through the…
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…
Education is humanity’s greatest promise and our most urgent mission. It is the mission that every learner, everywhere, will have the chance to discover their brilliance, shape their future, and make their mark on the world. A promise that knowledge will not be hoarded but shared. That opportunity will not be rationed but opened…
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….
E.ON’s New Energy Academy empowers teachers to inspire future innovators This Ada Lovelace Day, schools across the UK are reflecting on the question: how can educators prepare today’s students to become tomorrow’s innovators and changemakers? Celebrated annually to honour Ada Lovelace, the world’s first computer programmer, the day shines a spotlight on women in science,…
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…
Charlotte, NC (Wednesday, September 3, 2025)—A new study reveals that while there is wide agreement that student engagement plays a vital role in learning, educators continue to face uncertainty about what engagement looks like, how best to measure it, and how to sustain it. Education Insights 2025–2026: Fueling Learning Through Engagement captures prevailing attitudes…
Pitsford School is celebrating being shortlisted as Best Small School in the prestigious Independent Schools of the Year awards. This is Pitsford’s third shortlisting in the last seven years, which shows how well recognised the school is for its excellence by a national body. Pitsford is a school from ages 3 to 18, and prioritises…
