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EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES SUPPLIER FINDEL ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH CBEEBIES TV SHOW YAKKA DEE! ON NEW EARLY LANGUAGE RESOURCES

Education resources provider Findel has partnered with CBeebies series Yakka Dee! to launch a new collection of early language resources for educators.   Available through Findel’s online education platform, EuHu, the resources give early years professionals practical support for children’s communication and language development.   Featured on CBeebies and BBC iPlayer, Yakka Dee! has 146…

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When the victim doesn’t look like a victim: Rethinking child criminal exploitation

by Mubina Asaria, Online Safeguarding Consultant, LGfL – The National Grid for Learning What do we expect a victim of exploitation to look like? Perhaps frightened, vulnerable, compliant and willing to accept help. But children experiencing child criminal exploitation (CCE) rarely fit this picture. In fact, some of the behaviours that should prompt our concern…

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UK’s First City of Maths Launched in Leeds

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…

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Leeds businesses open doors to future careers

ASDA, Northern Trains, and Robertson Construction among major employers opening their doors to young people as City of Maths launches new work experience and careers initiative In Leeds, some of the city’s biggest employers have joined forces through the City of Maths initiative to show young people where maths skills can take them – and…

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AI in e-assessment: why trust, not technology, will define the next generation of Ed tech by Rory Nath, Partner at ECI Partners

Artificial intelligence is now embedded across education technology. It can generate assessment content, mark work, monitor exams and support learners, teachers and examiners. At the same time, AI tools are available to virtually every student, raising fundamental questions about exam integrity and the future of assessment. ECI Partners, the leading mid-market investment firm, recently invested…

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PARADOX MUSEUM LONDON LAUNCHES CURRICULUM-LINKED SCHOOL VISITS FROM £11 PER STUDENT

Hands-on STEM and perception learning is supported by free teacher admission, pre-visits, curriculum-linked resources and printable student activity packs September 2026: Teachers can book curriculum-linked school visits to Paradox Museum London from £11 per student, with free teacher admission, free pre-visits and teaching resources included to help schools plan.   The Knightsbridge attraction uses more…

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Reporter who covered terror attacks, then survived one, launches new Martyn’s Law planning tool for schools

New platform turns Martyn’s Law compliance from a blank page into a finished plan in minutes OAKHAM, Rutland – Tuesday 15th September – A crisis communications specialist who spent two decades reporting on terrorism before living through an attack himself has launched a new platform to help every school in the country meet the requirements…

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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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