More than 7,500 pocket-sized computers will be donated as the Micro:bit Educational Foundation and IN4 Group join forces to inspire the next generation of tech talent, kicking off with 600 girls exploring careers in technology at Old Trafford. Pupils from schools across Greater Manchester will take over Old Trafford stadium today to explore careers…
7 in 10 (73%) parents confess turning to online search engines or AI chatbots to decode new qualifications or job titles before discussing them with their teenage children, while 7% simply pretend to know what they are talking about. To launch the seventh annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition, which empowers 11-18-year-old students to explore…
New HP Futures report surveyed over 6,000 students and convened 58 leading experts globally to examine how education systems can equip young people for the future of work News Highlights · Nearly two-thirds (61%) of students believe AI will create more career opportunities than it will take away. · 80% of students are confident they…
As Creative Careers Month gets under way, a free one-hour CPD session on 11 November shows secondary teachers how a simple design thinking process can build confidence in students who say they “aren’t creative”. Secondary teachers are being invited to a free online CPD webinar that aims to change how students think about creativity. Unlocking…
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…
With World Kindness Day falling on 13 November, just before Anti-Bullying Week, primary schools have a chance to explore how small acts of kindness shape a school community. World Kindness Day, on Friday 13 November, falls just before Anti-Bullying Week (16–20 November). For many primary schools, that timing makes it a useful starting point for…
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…
With tens of thousands of school buildings requiring upgrades and MAT budgets already stretched, the role of private finance in infrastructure renewal is again being discussed. Peter Jackson, principal associate specialising in education real estate at UK and Ireland law firm Browne Jacobson, explores what this means and how trusts can prepare. Do not mention…
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…
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 for people and the planet. Students who progress can receive Samsung mentoring, and winners can earn work experience with Samsung. As schools mark Green Careers Week (2 to 6 November),…
Recruitment data from four-county study suggests external SEND staff are being used to provide ongoing pupil support rather than simply short-term cover 20 October 2026 – Primary schools are using almost 12 times more external SEND support than secondary schools, according to new recruitment data that highlights the growing role agency staff are playing in…
Falling pupil numbers and wide variations in school capacity mean the education impact of new housing needs to be assessed at a local level, according to planning and development consultancy Lichfields. The Institute for Fiscal Studies forecasts that the number of children aged under 16 will fall by around 800,000 across the UK between…
Premier League Primary Stars has launched The Power of Positive Voices, a brand-new free assembly resource that brings the stories of Premier League players into the classroom this Black History Month. Primary schools marking Black History Month this October can now download The Power of Positive Voices, a brand-new free assembly resource from Premier League…
Big Schools’ Birdwatch provides a snapshot of how birds across UK schools are faring Big Schools’ Birdwatch is the UK’s largest citizen science project for schools Over a million school children have taken part in the Birdwatch since its launch in 2002. The RSPB’s Big Schools’ Birdwatch returns for 2027, with tens of thousands of…
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…
WWF and The Outdoor Guide Foundation are scaling up their partnership for a second year to ensure no child misses out on time in nature, providing more essential outdoor clothing to schools across the UK. Following an initial donation of 640 kits in 2025, a further 1000 sets of waterproofs and wellies will be distributed…
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…
Blue Marine Max Stenbeck Legacy Programme announces national rollout of its Education Hub after impacting more than 1,000 children through a 10-school pilot. Over 1,000 children from UK schools facing the greatest barriers to outdoor education have been reached with a new suite of free ocean literacy resources – and thousands more are set to…
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…
Bookings open at Stonehenge for new expert-led school workshops ahead of 2027 opening of its state-of-the-art learning facilities – English Heritage has tailored its hands-on, multi-disciplinary ‘Discovery Visits’ to the National Curriculum for EYFS through to Key Stage 4 – – The Kusuma Neolithic Hall is now welcoming school visits – – The new Learning…
We’re expanding the Google AI Educator Series to the UK and Ireland – a landmark initiative to equip educators with comprehensive AI literacy training and skills. For technology to be truly impactful, school leaders and educators must lead the way. That’s why we’re expanding our free Google AI Educator Series to all educators in the UK…
Lyceum Education Group, a global group of specialist education providers, is delighted to announce its acquisition of Aspiration Training Limited, a UK based specialist provider of apprenticeships and vocational training across the Dental, Early Years, Adult Care and Education sectors. These sectors align closely with the workforce priorities identified by Skills England and broader government…
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…
