A two-year celebration of patterns, puzzles and play aims to transform how people see and feel about maths Leeds is making mathematical history as it has launched the UK’s first-ever City of Maths – a two-year celebration designed to show that maths is for everyone: fun, creative, and full of surprises. Hosted in Leeds throughout…
Global charity Right To Play’s Save Her Seat project has supported thousands of girls to overcome barriers, learn and develop critical life skills The project is funded by the UK government through UK Aid Match, and donations from the public and LFC Foundation Girls in rural Tanzania are thriving thanks to a project that has…
Mallorca-based academy highlights rise in flexible, personalised learning among internationally mobile families As increasing numbers of UK families explore alternatives to traditional schooling, a growing movement among expatriate communities is highlighting what the UK education system may be missing. Rising levels of homeschooling and hybrid education in the UK, alongside concerns that schools are not…
Schools with the highest levels of coaching-led professional development show GCSE Attainment 8 scores equivalent to a grade improvement in one subject above those with lower engagement 88% of teachers say structured, coaching-led PD has meaningfully changed how they develop their practice Impact deepens over time: schools three or more years in report more than…
75% of UK parents with school-age children agree that playing sport at school can improve numeracy skills Football, tennis, cricket and basketball considered the best typical school sports for improving numeracy skills Sports such as darts and snooker are considered the most effective sports for improving numeracy skills, outperforming even those traditionally included in school…
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…
Discovery Education today announced the return of the digital learning challenge designed to keep children engaged over the school Easter holidays. The DoodleLearning Spring Challenge encourages children to practise maths and English for just a few minutes each day using Doodle’s award-winning learning programmes. Last year’s seasonal Doodle challenges saw record participation, with…
Teaching children to brush their teeth is not an easy task. It sometimes comes with tears and tantrums, and a fair amount of creativity to make the routine stick. From colourful toothpaste and themed toothbrushes, to talking timers and reward charts, we’ve come up with innovative ways to try and make teeth brushing feel like…
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…
Chief Learning Officer at Rise Up, Frédéric Hebert explores the key learning priorities shaping 2026 Organisations are entering a period where the pace of change is stretching both leaders and employees in new ways. Technological disruption continues to redefine roles, hybrid work is reshaping how teams operate, and businesses are under pressure to stay adaptable even…
Dynamic Earth sees 75% surge in 10-11 year olds joining the hunt for future-shaping STEM roles at ‘Your Planet, Your Future’ showcase Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh’s Science Centre and Planetarium, recently welcomed a record-breaking 549 primary seven pupils to its annual careers showcase. Held on 9 and 10 March, the event (Scotland’s largest free STEM careers…
New College Durham (NCD) has strengthened its partnership with engineering firm Dyer through the company’s backing of the Skills Forge initiative and sponsorship of the Level 2 Fabrication and Welding course. Based at the college, the Skills Forge is a state-of-the-art training facility designed to replicate modern engineering environments, providing students aged 16 and above,…
Looking to spread a little kindness, the Princess of Wales¹, in a recent visit to Castle Hill Academy in New Addington, Croydon, told pupils that “kindness is key,” encouraging them to think about the people, places, and experiences that help them feel secure and connected—telling children that such connections are key to their development and…
It’s difficult to think of a technology that has grown as quickly or transformed as many industries as AI, and in the past year or so it has become part of the everyday toolkit for workplace learning. It began as an experiment in a handful of proactive teams, but has now spread across the industry as AI capabilities…
A BookTrust programme that has helped 2 million secondary school children to unleash the power of reading for pleasure is being rolled out to primary schools for the first time. Bookbuzz Primary, a new programme of expertly curated books and grab-and-go resources for Key Stage 2, launches this week. It has been developed by BookTrust, the UK’s largest children’s reading charity,…
World Maths Day (26 March) offers teachers a brilliant opportunity to spark children’s curiosity and build confidence in numeracy. This year, Premier League Primary Stars is helping schools celebrate with a suite of free, curriculum‑linked resources that make maths meaningful, active, and exciting – all through the universal appeal of football. Developed with teachers, clubs…
Pupils from Herne Bay Junior School swapped the classroom for the construction site in a special visit to Rosewood hosted by sustainable homebuilders, Stonebond and Orbit Homes. The event highlighted the importance of site safety through an interactive presentation with construction colleagues, a guided tour of the site, and a series of hands‑on activities…
King’s College London piloted AI to give students and staff the benefits of generative AI without compromising academic integrity London, UK; 19th February 2026: King’s College London has piloted ICS.AI’s SMART: Learn (known as the KEATS AI Pilot during the collaboration) to explore how a university approved teaching and learning AI copilot could help students…
The UK’s classrooms are wonderfully linguistically diverse, with over one in five school children using English as an additional language (EAL). In fact, the number of students with EAL has more than tripled since 1997, according to the Bell Foundation, making the multilingual classroom the norm rather than the exception. Children certainly benefit from…
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…
The new EDLA-certified ViewBoard IFP35-1 and IFP41-1 Series combine Android 16, advanced multi-touch technology, energy-efficient sensors, and integrated software to support modern K–12 and higher education environments. ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual and EdTech solutions, has showcased two new ViewBoard® series at Bett 2026, marking the industry’s first Android 16-powered interactive displays for…
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…
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…
