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…
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…
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,…
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…
In November, something remarkable happened. Be Internet Legends reached its 10 millionth child – almost 70% of a generation trained in online safety and media literacy since 2018. But here’s what matters most: you did this. Teachers who downloaded curriculum resources. Schools who hosted assemblies. Educators who saw the need for media literacy long…
40 per cent of young people don’t know what an algorithm is, and 43 per cent don’t realise algorithms shape what they see online, resulting in millions consuming digital content without understanding where it comes from or how it is curated, a new report from the Digital Poverty Alliance (DPA) reveals. The findings…
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…
LEADING education technology provider Daisy Education has launched its annual Festive Poem Competition, offering schools a unique opportunity to spark student creativity through poetry and win a year’s subscription to DreamBox Reading Plus for an entire class. Teachers are invited to encourage students to write a poem on the theme “Festive Feelings”. Whether magical, funny…
Ecclesiastical Insurance is calling on schools to carry out important safety checks to avoid accidental fires this winter. The specialist insurer issued the warning after the value of claims for electrical fires hit a 10-year high in 2025. Despite increasingly high standards, fires caused by faulty electrical wiring and equipment are still very…
As the end of term approaches, teachers across the UK are looking for engaging activities that keep students inspired. Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow offers the perfect solution – a free, curriculum-linked competition that students can work on over the festive period, empowering them to use creativity and technology to tackle real-world problems. Now in its…
