From real Premier League statistics to the jobs behind the scenes at a football club, free primary resources are giving Maths Week England a real-world context. Maths Week England runs from 15 to 21 November, giving schools a chance to celebrate maths and show pupils how it connects to the world around them. Football offers…
This year’s Anti-Bullying Week asks schools to ‘Break the Silence’. A new primary resource from Premier League Primary Stars and the Anti-Bullying Alliance uses football to explore why children stay quiet when they see bullying, and what they can do instead. Anti-Bullying Week takes place from 16 to 20 November, with schools across the country…
New Cambridge University Press & Assessment report sets out eight key principles for effective AI integration in schools Policymakers should work closely with teachers to shape policy for the AI age in schools, and invest in comprehensive, sustained teacher professional learning to ensure educators can effectively use AI in their classrooms and critically engage with…
Secondary school students across the UK and Ireland can now enter Samsung Solve for Tomorrow, a free competition that asks young people to design technology that solves a real problem. Students who progress can receive Samsung mentoring, and winners can earn work experience with Samsung. As schools mark Creative Careers Month in November, Samsung is…
Foundation urges on industry and education sectors to work together to help children understand, question and create with technology as AI transforms how they learn and engage Ten years after the BBC micro:bit was launched across the UK, the Micro:bit Educational Foundation is calling for renewed action to make sure children are equipped not just…
Dynamic Earth CEO Gwilym Gibbons and National Lottery Heritage Fund Director for Scotland, Caroline Clark, celebrate the start of construction on the new gallery Dynamic Earth today announces that building work is officially underway on an innovative new permanent gallery dedicated to Edinburgh’s most treasured natural landmark, Arthur’s Seat. Construction begins as the charity celebrates…
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…
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…
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…
Partnership helps shape maths-focused club and funds subscriptions for local schools Taskmaster Education has launched a new Maths Club series, created in collaboration with the Leeds City of Maths team, using the hit TV show’s unique brand of chaos and creativity to give students more ways to succeed with maths. In a major coup for…
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…
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…
Kew Wakehurst in Sussex have announced a record number of school pupils in the 25-26 academic year, with 14,713 students welcomed into the wild botanic garden for inspiring and engaging sessions. This remarkable figure, which includes learners from schools, colleges and universities, marks a 19% increase compared with the previous year, and includes over 30% of…
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…
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…
Nearly 56,000 children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are expected to miss school this September despite being enrolled, an analysis of YouGov data has found. According to polling commissioned by Ambitious about Autism, 3% of parents of children with SEND did not expect them attend school this September, despite being enrolled. This equates…
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:…
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…
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…
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…
For the first time, parents and carers across the UK were invited to nominate their child’s school for the chance to win a school trip, as part of Hyundai’s Great British School Trip programme Bishop Stopford’s School in Enfield was selected from over 3,000 entries and will receive a fully funded residential overnight school trip…
Students are being told outdated careers advice by their parents, teachers and other influential figures in their lives. Whether that’s being told to “just walk in and hand in your CV” or that university is the only path to a well-paid career. While well-intentioned, many young people are finding that traditional guidance no longer reflects…
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,…
It’s the classic end-of-term trap: pack up in July with good intentions, then arrive back in September already behind. Premier League Primary Stars’ free Autumn Term Planner aims to break that cycle, helping teachers map out lessons early, find curriculum-linked resources, and build key awareness dates into their timetable from day one. The planner flags…
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…
