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Top 2026/27 educational travel destinations for student learning

Words by Kate Erskine, Head of DGI Study Trips Educational trips continue to be one of the most effective ways to bring learning beyond the classroom. Students are presented with the opportunity to engage with real-world industries, cultures and global challenges that allows development of practical knowledge and valuable life skills through immersive experiences.  For 2026, five European destinations remain among the most popular choices:…

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How institutions can prepare and benefit from Erasmus+

By Kate Erskine, Head of DGI Study Trips The return of Erasmus+ in 2027 is about far more than renewed funding opportunities. It represents a shift in how institutions will need to approach international mobility, moving beyond travel and towards strategically designed programmes that deliver measurable educational outcomes, support employability and justify investments. Having worked with universities and colleges delivering international…

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TIMEWALK: London’s spectacular new immersive journey through ancient civilisations is now open

One of the world’s most spectacular immersive experiences has arrived in the UK, bringing human history to life like never before.   London’s newest immersive cultural experience, TIMEWALK, is now open at Immerse LDN at Excel Waterfront, inviting visitors to journey through 12,000 years of human history in a spectacular multi-sensory adventure.   Created by…

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Nordoff and Robbins and Co-op Foundation launch music therapy programme to support young people at risk of exclusion

Music therapy charity Nordoff and Robbins to work in partnership with Co-op Foundation, Co-op Academies Trust and Co-op Live to deliver innovative music therapy programme Programme will support Co-op Academy students at risk of suspension and exclusion to rebuild confidence, improve mental health, and re-engage in education Programme will be delivered in part at the…

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Top Tips For Supporting Children With SEND During Hot Weather

While many families look forward to summer, hot weather can present unique challenges for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Higher temperatures, disrupted routines, changes to sleep, unfamiliar clothing, increased sensory discomfort and spending more time indoors can all contribute to feelings of overwhelm or dysregulation. Here, Lisa Spann, Managing Director at Fledglings,…

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The Reading Agency encourages families to sign up to free Summer Reading Challenge to tackle holiday isolation

Starting July 4th, families will be able to sign up to The Reading Agency’s free 2026 Summer Reading Challenge – the UK’s biggest reading programme for children – delivered in partnership with Universal Music Group UK This year’s Read to the Beat theme blends stories, rhythm, performance and creativity, and includes free library events, celebrity readings and a nationwide creative competition with the…

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What else is absence trying to tell us? – Words By Dr Sharon Smith

Across the UK, for many schools, attendance continues to dominate the education debate.  However, despite this attention, many pupils are still absent, with rates remaining above the pre-pandemic levels.   Improving school attendance and tackling persistent absence is a continued priority, as evident in the changes proposed throughout the recent Schools White Paper and the revised…

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London Deputy Mayor Joanne McCartney congratulates exemplary Camden school named in Top 10 shortlists for World’s Best School Prizes 2026

Swiss Cottage School, Development and Research Centre named in Top 10 shortlist for World’s Best School Prize for Community Collaboration London’s Deputy Mayor for Children and Families, Joanne McCartney, today congratulated an exemplary Camden school on being named in the Top 10 shortlists for the World’s Best School Prizes 2026. The five World’s Best School…

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Summer Holiday in a day: National Railway Museum announces summer programme packed with free family fun

This summer, the National Railway Museum in York is inviting families to collect the museum passport and embark on a summer holiday in a day. This summer, the National Railway Museum in York is inviting families to collect the museum passport and embark on a summer holiday in a day. Their programme of free activities will take visitors on a journey to explore the countryside, have…

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Teach First research: Persistently disadvantaged pupils nearly three times more likely than their peers to disappear from education and training at 16

New research reveals that one in four of England’s most disadvantaged students drop out of education or training at age 16, compared to one in ten of their more affluent peers The national picture conceals a regional postcode lottery: in the South West nearly one in three of the poorest pupils are not in education…

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New study by Howden reveals 70% of students fear for their careers as graduate job market hits record low

Nearly three-quarters of UK students are worried about their career prospects, while almost half have considered alternative paths instead of university, according to new research from Howden, a global insurance intermediary. The study forms part of Howden’s Student Happiness Index. Howden, one of the UK’s largest insurance intermediaries, surveyed 3,455 students across the UK to…

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Steve Backshall goes live from a dive with sharks, rays and eels for WWF and Ocean Conservation Trust’s underwater ocean lesson – Tuesday 9th June 2026

Naturalist and explorer Steve Backshall’s underwater broadcast brings school pupils face‑to‑face with ocean creatures, capturing the drama and movement of UK marine life in real time Cameras take classrooms behind the scenes at the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth, revealing hidden habitats and the species that depend on them Students will watch behaviour unfold beneath the waves…

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Smart Devices, Smarter Cheating? Ofqual Warns of Growing AI Exam Threat

High-tech smart devices and AI-enabled tools are posing a growing threat to the integrity of exams, according to Ofqual Chief Regulator Sir Ian Bauckham, who warned regulators must “move really fast” to keep pace with rapidly evolving technology.   Speaking on Ofqual’s new podcast series, Bauckham highlighted concerns around the increasing sophistication of devices including…

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Families encouraged to nominate their school for a free residential trip, amidst national cost crisis

81% of parents believe no child should miss out on a school trip due to the cost of them  Yet cost does remain the biggest barrier, according to 82% of teachers and 77% of parents Hyundai calls on families to nominate their school to win a fully funded residential overnight trip through its Great British School Trip initiative, here Educating Yorkshire’s Headteacher Matthew Burton supports the initiative, backing equal…

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