A new survey from Explore Learning found that less than 20% of children read for pleasure on the weekend London, 11 August – A new nationwide survey by Explore Learning, the UK’s largest independent tuition provider, has revealed one in five children only read once a month. The data also revealed that just over…
Discovery Trust is set to improve teaching standards and pupil outcomes for thousands of pupils in Leicestershire, thanks to new video technology in their schools. The cameras, from ONVU Learning, are designed to record how teachers teach and how pupils react to their teaching through a bird’s eye view of the classroom. Teachers then use…
Leading online learning platform, FutureLearn, has launched an innovative, new online learner experience platform (LXP); FLx. FLx is a completely unique and bespoke LXP, designed to help businesses and learning and development (L&D) teams to adopt a more personalised and effective approach to workplace training and development. Powered by Viblio’s cutting-edge AI technology, and backed…
Pupils at Langmoor Primary School in Oadby, Leicester were buzzing with excitement after winning a once-in-a-lifetime visit from Numberblock Three, the beloved character from the hit CBeebies educational show Numberblocks®. The visit was arranged as part of a national social media competition run by TTS and Learning Resources®. Schools were tasked with sharing why…
YPO procurement will be integrated with IRIS Education system from September 2025 YPO and IRIS Education have launched a new partnership to provide an integrated e-procurement system for UK schools and MATs. This new partnership will align IRIS Ed:gen school management information systems (MIS) and YPO purchasing systems, enabling YPO customers from across the education…
The downward trend in the number of children and young people writing for pleasure in the UK continues into 2025, according to new research published today [Wednesday 25th June, 2025] by the National Literacy Trust. The National Literacy Trust’s survey of nearly 115,000 children and young people aged 5 to 18 from across the UK…
Allison Shaw, a dedicated educator with over thirty years of teaching experience, has achieved transformative results in improving literacy skills among secondary students at Cardinal Hume, an ‘Outstanding’ school (Ofsted report 2024). Together with Kathryn Bogle, School Librarian and Reading Lead, Allison implemented the Sounds-Write phonics programme, delivering significant positive outcomes. A Career Dedicated to…
Discovery Education, the creators of essential digital learning solutions used by students worldwide, are offering students across the UK brain-boosting resources that will keep learning going all summer long. Often referred to as the “Summer Slide,” the extended school summer break can lead to learning loss, which according to research, can total one month…
MYTIME Young Carers is calling for urgent national reform after new analysis reveals a staggering shortfall in the number of young carers identified by schools across England, with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) at particular risk of slipping through the cracks. Published during Learning Disability Awareness Week, the MYTIME report shows that:…
When pupils are immersed in a story, something shifts. They listen more deeply. They speak more confidently. They write with real feeling. That’s the power of now>press>play – and why so many schools are calling it a “game changer”. This June, you’re invited to experience it for yourself. Choose from two free walkthroughs…
Hosted by wildlife broadcaster and conservationist Lizzie Daly Digital classroom empowers the next generation to protect ecosystems Chester Zoo and Ferrero partner to raise awareness for Sustainable Palm Oil London 12 June 2025 – Marking World Rainforest Day, Chester Zoo is inviting teachers and pupils across the UK to take part in a…
Discovery Education, the creator of essential learning solutions used in classrooms around the world, today announced new product enhancements to its award-winning DoodleEnglish learning programme. Providing self-paced, personalised English practice across KS1 and KS2, the DoodleEnglish app is used by thousands of teachers and pupils across the UK to support teaching and accelerate academic achievement….
New education journal explores using AI to innovate teaching practices A new academic journal explores how artificial intelligence (AI) can and should be used in the classroom. Teachers from world-leading leading independent International Baccalaureate school Sevenoaks School have studied where AI can benefit teaching and learning to share their findings in the latest edition…
Tickets available now with free entry for state schools Sevenoaks School has released tickets for its biennial teaching and learning conference that will be held on 17 October 2025 at the school’s campus in Sevenoaks, Kent. Hosted by Sevenoaks School’s Institute for Teaching and Learning (ITL), the conference has a programme of keynote presentations, talks…
A popular digital learning challenge is celebrating its most successful year yet, after tens of thousands of children across the UK took part during the Easter school holidays. Discovery Education’s DoodleLearning Spring Challenge helps keep children motivated by encouraging them to practise maths and English for just a few minutes each day, using Doodle’s innovative…
Join an unforgettable Summer Outdoor Club and explore Edinburgh like never before. This summer, Dynamic Earth – Edinburgh’s only Science Centre and Planetarium – is welcoming back children to its ever-popular Summer Outdoor Club. Following a sell-out club in 2024, Dynamic Earth’s Summer Outdoor Club returns to inspire a new generation of young scientists….
Intel Core Ultra-powered devices with Microsoft Copilot unlock new potential for teachers of SEND students Acer UK today announced the successful integration of Acer TravelMate laptops, powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra processors, at Millgate School. Millgate is a leading institution in the UK dedicated to providing a dynamic and inclusive learning environment for students with…
Dolce Schools Catering, the family-run independent caterers, has delivered a series of engaging bread-making workshops to hundreds of children across Cambridgeshire, inspiring young minds and fostering a hands-on appreciation for food. The workshops – provided to primary schools free of charge – are part of Dolce’s community outreach initiative, designed to educate children…
Global edtech leader Discovery Education today announced the launch of a new digital learning challenge designed to boost children’s maths and English skills during the upcoming Spring school break. The DoodleLearning Spring Challenge encourages children to practise maths and English for just a few minutes each day using Doodle’s innovative maths and English apps. Part…
With one in four children leaving primary school below the expected reading standard, a charity providing crucial reading support in schools has expanded its reach to every county in England. Schoolreaders provides one-to-one reading sessions with more than 30,000 children each week, across the nation, connecting volunteers with primary schools. It is facing increased demand for its…
To help schools observe National Storytelling Week, global edtech leader Discovery Education is offering teachers a host of new digital resources to inspire pupils’ love of writing and build confidence. Available via Discovery Education’s award-winning Espresso and DoodleEnglish, the high-quality content is closely mapped to the National Curriculum for English in UK primary schools. …
TLC LIVE’s new AI tutor, Manda, is now available for students studying the UK national curriculum for only £10 a month. Manda is the first AI model to be trained to teach UK key stage 3 and 4 maths and English using national curriculum approved methods. The 8B parameter Llama 3 model, released in…
The world’s leading provider of visual solutions will launch its latest 3-Series Interactive Flat Panel Display (IFPD), designed to empower teachers and students to overcome the challenges of delivering and experiencing seamless, engaging, and collaborative education. Unveiled by Optoma at BETT 2025, the world’s largest education technology show, the 3-Series sets a new standard…
Hands-on learning helps build confidence, yet only half of students have access to these experiences in science class, according to a new LEGO® Education report. LEGO® Education Science aims to change that. BILLUND, Denmark/PRNewswire/ — Today, LEGO® Education announced its new learning solution, LEGO® Education Science, to help educators bring hands-on science learning to more…
Global edtech leader Discovery Education announced a new initiative today which will give families free access to its award-winning DoodleLearning maths and English apps as the new year begins. To help kickstart learning this January, Discovery Education is giving families 1 months’ free access to all of its DoodleLearning apps, including DoodleMaths and DoodleEnglish….
