Led by Professor Dawne Irving-Bell, Arden University’s National Teaching Repository team is one of just 15 recognised across UK higher education this year. Arden University has won a Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE) for its leading role in the National Teaching Repository – a free, open-access platform used by educators in more than…
Author: Sarah Linden, Legal Director in education employment at UK and Ireland law firm Browne Jacobson Background The Department for Education (“DfE”) provides an overarching framework for financial governance, management and other controls for academy trusts in England through the Academy Trust Handbook. Compliance with its requirements is a condition of the funding agreement…
Samsung welcomed Edward Morello MP to Thomas Hardye School in Dorset last week to celebrate this year’s People’s Choice Award winner Sophie – proof of what’s possible when students are given the tools to act on an idea they believe in. Registrations for 2026/27 are now open. When Sophie pitched an app to protect the…
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…
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…
Flir thermal imaging technology is helping researchers in Italy unlock hidden text from the Herculaneum papyri, a unique collection of ancient manuscripts carbonized during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Flir thermal imaging technology is helping researchers in Italy unlock hidden text from the Herculaneum papyri, a unique collection of ancient manuscripts carbonized…
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…
Generation Logistics Week (22–26 June 2026) invites schools across the UK to ‘Solve What Moves the World’ with free, Gatsby-aligned resources that bring one of Britain’s biggest career sectors to life in the classroom. Every day, students rely on one of the UK’s largest and most dynamic sectors without even realising it. Logistics keeps…
Schools with the highest levels of coaching-led professional development show GCSE Attainment 8 scores equivalent to a grade improvement in one subject above those with lower engagement 88% of teachers say structured, coaching-led PD has meaningfully changed how they develop their practice Impact deepens over time: schools three or more years in report more than…
New research suggests one in nine (11%) UK school workers are thinking about quitting More than one-third (36%) say schools have become more dangerous places, raising retention concerns Laura, a teacher in the West Midlands, shares her story and why she’s considering leaving teaching More than 166,000* teachers, teaching assistants, and support staff across…
Experienced SENCo Lynn How introduces practical, evidence-informed activities to support children with SEMH needs A new professional resource for primary educators aims to make emotional regulation more accessible, engaging and practical for children through a cast of relatable characters known as the “Feelings Furballs”. In The Feelings Furballs: Emotional Regulation Activities and Ideas for the…
For many young people, mathematics is still too often experienced only in the classroom. But for renowned science writer and broadcaster Simon Singh MBE, the case for curiosity-led learning extends well beyond this. At the newly-opened MathsWorld London, mathematics is presented differently: as something to touch, test, question and play with. This was on display…
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…
Across many multi-academy trusts, leaders continue to explore how writing assessment can be interpreted and applied more consistently between schools. Schools may be working from the same assessment frameworks and, of course, the same statutory assessment criteria. However, shared criteria alone do not automatically create shared understanding. Writing assessment depends heavily on professional judgement, and…
Pupils in England have answered more than 15.5 million times tables questions and played over 850,000 practice games in the past 12 months, as schools prepare for the Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check (MTC) this June. The data, drawn from 39,214 pupils in over 1,000 English schools, highlights the growing focus on times tables…
Mounting pressure on schools and teachers to continue delivering a high-quality education amid reduced resources is raising concerns about their ability to deliver effective change. A new report from Commercial Services Group, based on responses from 500 school leaders and teachers, and 500 parents in England, found 89% of parents remain happy with their child’s education and…
As schools across the UK prepare to mark World Creativity and Innovation Week (15–21 April) and Creativity and Innovation Day on 21 April, many teachers are looking for meaningful ways to help young people stretch their imaginations and develop original ideas. To support this, Samsung is offering a suite of free, ready‑to‑use resources through its…
Schools across the South West and beyond are invited to attend an in-person EAL conference in Plymouth on 30th April, hosted by FlashAcademy®. Improving outcomes for EAL learners is designed for senior leaders, EAL coordinators and classroom practitioners. The event will focus on improving outcomes for multilingual learners through practical, interactive CPD that can be…
Teaching children to brush their teeth is not an easy task. It sometimes comes with tears and tantrums, and a fair amount of creativity to make the routine stick. From colourful toothpaste and themed toothbrushes, to talking timers and reward charts, we’ve come up with innovative ways to try and make teeth brushing feel like…
New data reveals the top health related stress and anxiety concerns keeping the UK awake at night From sleepless nights to racing hearts, new insights from Healthwords.ai reveal what health concerns people in the UK are most worried about when stress takes over as we head into Stress Awareness Month this April. Thousands of anonymous…
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…
New College Durham (NCD) has strengthened its partnership with engineering firm Dyer through the company’s backing of the Skills Forge initiative and sponsorship of the Level 2 Fabrication and Welding course. Based at the college, the Skills Forge is a state-of-the-art training facility designed to replicate modern engineering environments, providing students aged 16 and above,…
Former Education Secretary, Baroness Morris, urges comprehensive training for teachers on acquired brain injury (ABI) Coalition of brain injury charities led by UKABIF calls for better data collection and targeted support for children and young people with ABI The UK Acquired Brain Injury Form (UKABIF) – the UK’s umbrella body for brain injury –…
World Maths Day (26 March) offers teachers a brilliant opportunity to spark children’s curiosity and build confidence in numeracy. This year, Premier League Primary Stars is helping schools celebrate with a suite of free, curriculum‑linked resources that make maths meaningful, active, and exciting – all through the universal appeal of football. Developed with teachers, clubs…
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…
