Ada Lovelace, the nineteenth-century mathematician credited with writing the world’s first computer algorithm, gives her name to a day now marked every October to celebrate women in science, technology, engineering and maths. Nearly two centuries on from her work, the question the day poses is still a live one: how do we get more girls…
A new free resource is helping teachers map out the term ahead in minutes – with every key date and awareness event already on the calendar. With the new school year now in full swing, staying on top of key dates and awareness events can feel like a job in itself. A new free resource…
A new season, a fresh start: these free PSHE resources are designed to help pupils build confidence, resilience and self-esteem from day one. A new school year is the perfect moment to help pupils build the confidence and resilience they’ll need to take on new challenges. Premier League Primary Stars has released a set of…
Samsung Solve for Tomorrow, a free national tech-for-good competition, returns for a seventh year with expanded regional workshops, giving more 11-to-18-year-olds across the UK and Ireland the chance to bring their tech ideas to life As schools across the UK place growing emphasis on creativity, careers education and real-world employer experiences, Samsung UK has expanded…
This partnership gives UK primary schools continued access to Espresso, alongside thousands more curriculum-aligned videos and resources Discovery Education today announced a partnership with ClickView, the video learning platform trusted by over 11,000 schools, 1 million teachers, and 7 million students and a fast-growing alternative to YouTube in classrooms. The partnership gives UK primary schools…
As schools continue to navigate rising levels of student anxiety, increasing neurodiversity awareness and a growing focus on trauma-informed practice, Jessica Kingsley Publishers (JKP) is reaffirming its commitment to supporting educators with practical, evidence-informed resources that help every learner thrive. For more than 35 years, JKP has been publishing trusted books for teachers, school leaders…
Samsung welcomed Edward Morello MP to Thomas Hardye School in Dorset last week to celebrate this year’s People’s Choice Award winner Sophie – proof of what’s possible when students are given the tools to act on an idea they believe in. Registrations for 2026/27 are now open. When Sophie pitched an app to protect the…
National School Sports Week (6–12 July) is around the corner, arriving right when pupils’ energy levels – and patience for sitting still – are wearing thin before the summer break. It’s the perfect excuse to swap a chunk of classroom time for movement, games and a bit of friendly competition. Premier League Primary Stars has…
July is Disability Pride Month, a month dedicated to celebrating disabled people and building greater understanding around accessibility and inclusion. For schools, it’s a timely moment to reflect on how inclusive PE lessons really are for pupils with SEND, who can sometimes find this the hardest part of the day to access. That’s where Sensory…
Reluctant readers don’t always need more books pushed at them – sometimes they need a different way in. That’s the thinking behind Go All In Together!, a free on-demand workshop from Premier League Primary Stars and the National Literacy Trust, created to mark the National Year of Reading 2026 and hosted by TV and radio…
The last week of term rarely goes to plan – reports are written, classrooms are half packed up, and attention spans are at zero. For teachers after something low-effort but meaningful to fill those final lessons, Premier League Primary Stars has three free wellbeing resources that fit the bill. Resilience, created with the Harry Kane…
The FA and Barclays’ Made for This Game: Breaking Barriers programme has a powerful new phase – handing pupils the tools to become Equality Champions in their own schools, just in time for School Sports Week. Earlier this year, the FA and Barclays launched Made for This Game: Breaking Barriers – a major national…
Generation Logistics Week (22–26 June 2026) invites schools across the UK to ‘Solve What Moves the World’ with free, Gatsby-aligned resources that bring one of Britain’s biggest career sectors to life in the classroom. Every day, students rely on one of the UK’s largest and most dynamic sectors without even realising it. Logistics keeps…
Generation Logistics Week starts Monday 22 June – and with free, curriculum-mapped resources for Careers, Geography, STEM, Business Studies and PSHE that need zero prep, there’s still time to use it this term. Generation Logistics Week starts on Monday – and if you haven’t heard of it yet, here’s the short version: free resources,…
As the summer term gathers pace, many teachers are looking for ways to keep pupils motivated and focused – without adding to already full workloads. A new free resource from Premier League Primary Stars, created in partnership with the National Literacy Trust, aims to do exactly that. Media Match Day uses the excitement of a…
Protecting students against the threat of extremism and online exploitation can be a challenge, especially in today’s everchanging landscape. In this article, Mubina Asaria, Online Safeguarding Consultant at edtech charity LGfL – The National Grid for Learning, explores evidence-based strategies and ready-to-use resources designed to empower school staff and practitioners. Schools across the UK are…
Generation Logistics Week (22–26 June 2026) invites schools across the UK to ‘Solve What Moves the World’ with free, Gatsby-aligned resources that bring one of Britain’s biggest career sectors to life in the classroom. Every day, students rely on one of the UK’s largest and most dynamic sectors without even realising it. Logistics keeps…
With the Premier League season drawing to a close later this month, football is once again dominating playground conversations. But for many schools, the moment is about more than just match results – it’s an opportunity to address some deeper challenges around inclusion, confidence and participation in sport. Despite significant progress in recent years, barriers…
Mounting pressure on schools and teachers to continue delivering a high-quality education amid reduced resources is raising concerns about their ability to deliver effective change. A new report from Commercial Services Group, based on responses from 500 school leaders and teachers, and 500 parents in England, found 89% of parents remain happy with their child’s education and…
Big-screen special effects experts lend their cutting-edge skills to help teach school children about rail safety Each week, 77 children put themselves at risk of harm on Britain’s railway Schools are getting innovative new hard-hitting films ahead of rail safety becoming a compulsory part of the national curriculum later this year. Production techniques more commonly seen on the big screen are…
This Mental Health Awareness Week, the theme is Action – for yourself, for someone else, for all of us. For teachers looking for a way to take that action in the classroom, a new campaign from The FA and Barclays has everything you need. Made for This Game: Breaking Barriers is a national education initiative…
Over 210,000 young people reached through the programme since 2023 and more than 146,000 engagements in 2025/26 alone Creative industry partners donated £1.5 million in-kind through time, expertise, and resources in 2025/26 ScreenSkills is now wrapping up the programme ahead of the announcement of a new refreshed Creative Careers Service With 146,000+ engagements…
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…
With pupil wellbeing and belonging under real pressure in UK schools, simple tools that help build positive relationships are more valuable than ever. Recent DfE data highlights ongoing concerns around pupils’ sense of safety, enjoyment and belonging at school, and also reveal that many children continue to face online harm and bullying, reinforcing the need…
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…
