Samsung Electronics has announced the winners of its sixth annual Solve for Tomorrow competition, celebrating the most inspiring tech-for-good ideas from students aged 11 to 18 across the UK and Ireland. Now in its sixth year, Samsung Solve for Tomorrow has reached over 339,426 young people and a third of all secondary schools across the…
(And how to avoid them) By Andy Clews, Senior Consultant – Water Hygiene Centre In this blog we share some experiences of situations that can increase the risk of Legionella bacteria growth and what could have been done to prevent them. Introduction – Why controlling Legionella bacteria in education matters. Has you or your organisation ever…
Talking about mental health in primary classrooms can feel daunting. Teachers know these conversations matter – but finding age‑appropriate, practical ways to start them isn’t always straightforward. As Mental Health Awareness Week (11–17 May) approaches, Premier League recommends turning to an unexpected ally: football. Through Premier League Primary Stars, teachers can use a suite of…
People are quietly second-guessing how to spell some of the nation’s most familiar words, with new data revealing the ones double-checked the most. From everyday favourites to famously tricky spellings, the latest figures lift the lid on the words prompting thousands to turn to Google for quick confirmation. Kelvinside Academy analysed search data to uncover the words most commonly looked up after…
A new nationwide study reveals that cost is the biggest barrier to school trips, cited by 82% of teachers and 77% of parents 77% of children say a school trip is their best school day ever, with attention levels rising by 80% on trip days, compared with classroom learning Now, Hyundai Motor UK identifies how to optimise learning for children 29 April 2026: A new…
Saab UK proudly hosted the South regional heat of Global Underwater Hub’s (GUH) STEM Challenge at its Fareham campus, welcoming school pupils for a hands‑on introduction to underwater engineering and marine technology. Delivered by GUH in partnership with educational charity The Smallpeice Trust, the one‑day challenge saw 10 teams of students aged 13–14 design, build,…
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…
In a bid to tackle deep-rooted societal barriers to girls participating in football, The Football Association [FA] and Barclays are embarking on a new campaign, Made for This Game: Breaking Barriers, to deliver educational resources to primary and secondary schools nationwide. Despite a significant increase in the number of schools offering equal access to football…
One in four parents say they lie awake at night worrying about children’s exams Over half of parents report the home being hit negatively by exam stress Mums more than twice as likely to take on the greatest responsibility for managing their children’s revision than dads One in five of parents earning less than £25k…
University and post-graduate students across the UK want workplaces that protect energy, reduce stress and prioritise wellbeing as the source of productivity. These findings come from a national scholarship launched by global office furniture manufacturer AJ Products to understand how future workers want their environments to function and feel. The results reveal a significant shift…
LONDON’S NEW MUST-VISIT ATTRACTION IS PERFECT FOR THE EASTER HOLIDAYS Mundo Pixar Experience: The World’s Biggest Pixar Exhibition is booking throughout Easter and until June 2026. Tickets on sale at www.mundopixar.com WEMBLEY PARK, LONDON If you’re searching for the ultimate Easter holiday day out in London, Mundo Pixar Experience is a must-visit. The multi-sensory…
PGL, the UK’s biggest outdoor education provider has announced an extension of its partnership with Regatta Great Outdoors with the provision of 6,000 waterproof jackets and trousers for school visitors to its centres. Following on from its collaboration with PGL last year, Regatta, a family-owned leading retailer of outdoor wear, wanted to support…
Dynamic Earth sees 75% surge in 10-11 year olds joining the hunt for future-shaping STEM roles at ‘Your Planet, Your Future’ showcase Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh’s Science Centre and Planetarium, recently welcomed a record-breaking 549 primary seven pupils to its annual careers showcase. Held on 9 and 10 March, the event (Scotland’s largest free STEM careers…
Hark has today published The Fan Gap, a new UK-wide insight study revealing the key factors shaping girls’ sport fandom – and the experiences that cause many to lose connection during their teenage years. Drawing on the voices of 1,504 young people aged 11–17, as well as Hark’s national Teacher Panel, the research uncovers the…
The use of AI in education that lacks evidential and scientific rigour puts children’s learning development at risk, according to a new white paper from Explore Learning, the UK’s largest independent tuition provider. While acknowledging the huge opportunity provided by AI, the report also highlights the risks of overreliance, including reduced critical thinking and cognitive…
The UK Government has announced a package of measures aimed at strengthening how universities meet their Prevent duty – the legal obligation to take action to prevent students from being drawn into terrorism or radicalised. Central to the new measures is a proposal to enable the Office for Students (OfS) being a formal whistleblowing body…
Built for Modern Learning: Key Features of ChargeLite™ USB-C USB-C Power Delivery (PD) for Faster Turnaround ChargeLite™ uses USB-C PD technology to charge laptops and tablets more quickly and efficiently. For schools operating on tight timetables, this means devices are ready for lessons sooner, helping staff avoid delays and ensuring dependable access to digital tools….
Canon partnered with the Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC), Dorton College, to deliver a bespoke Canon Young People Programme (CYPP) workshop, empowering visually impaired students to tell their stories through photography. The immersive workshop brought together students with a wide range of visual impairments for a hands-on creative experience designed around accessibility, self-expression and…
New Veloce-powered teaching resource launches at E.ON UK’s New Energy Academy for National Careers Week The resource supports the updated Department for Education (DfE) careers guidance on real‑world learning and work experience The new resource includes short videos featuring engineers and athletes including Kevin Hansen, Charlie Martin, Chloe Grant, Heather Cowell and Chelsea Pitman, Efe…
Schools across the country are invited to take part in a high‑energy, football‑inspired literacy event this World Book Day, as Premier League Primary Stars in collaboration with National Literacy Trust team up to host The Great Big Footy and Booky Quiz 2026. Taking place on Thursday 5 March 2026, the free 45‑minute live quiz is…
This World Wildlife Day, Why Not Get Your School Involved in Cakes for Apes. A Sweet Way to Support Orangutan Conservation and Your School With just a month to go until World Wildlife Day – We are asking schools to join the fun and help protect critically endangered orangutans with Cakes for Apes, our…
The UK’s classrooms are wonderfully linguistically diverse, with over one in five school children using English as an additional language (EAL). In fact, the number of students with EAL has more than tripled since 1997, according to the Bell Foundation, making the multilingual classroom the norm rather than the exception. Children certainly benefit from…
Generative AI isn’t coming to schools; it’s already here, and we must respond. Plenty of children are already exploring tools, many teachers are dabbling, and the Department for Education has produced guidance on using them in schools. However, talk of AI is frequently generating these 2 polar responses – stopping and hoping it goes away, or jumping in excitedly…
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New durable designs launched at Bett 2026 feature military-grade protection, 15-hour battery life, and pedagogical flexibility. Acer have announced the launch of the Acer Chromebook Spin 311and Acer Chromebook 311, two devices engineered specifically to meet the demands of modern teaching and learning. Unveiled at the Bett Show, these new models move beyond basic tech…
