Recent research has shown a double win for schools: teacher trainee numbers are up, and workplace morale is on the rise. A new report by Access Education highlights that nearly all school subjects have seen a growth in teacher trainees. In particular, Computing trainee numbers shot up by 44% in the last year, while Physics…
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…
A third of UK education staff and thousands of students have a mental-health issue, each year. An immediate, no-training-required response is now available to all. British schools and colleges have first aid kits to treat cuts, sprains, burns or other injuries. But if a student or member of staff has a mental-health issue that…
Clear Sky Children’s Charity are pleased to invite all Oxfordshire schools to apply for FULLY FUNDED access to their new Emotionally Healthy Schools programme! Developed in 2025 and currently in place in over 50 Oxfordshire Primaries, our Emotionally Healthy Schools platform is an on-demand resource, providing individual online access for EVERY member of your school…
New College Durham (NCD) is celebrating 50 years of podiatry education, marking five decades of training skilled healthcare professionals who support patients across the North East and beyond. Since the programme began in the mid-1970s, the college has played a vital role in developing confident, capable podiatrists who go on to work across a range…
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 –…
The National Institute of Teaching and Education (NITE) has been praised for the quality of its initial teacher training around the world. NITE, which is part of Coventry University Group, was recently inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (on behalf of Ofsted) in relation to its International Qualified Teacher Status (iQTS) programme, achieving Grade 1 status, the highest rating possible. The inspectorate concluded that at NITE “the quality of…
A new autism and neurodiversity resource is now available to help ensure road safety education is more accessible and inclusive for autistic people. Developed by Co-Pilot in partnership with the National Autistic Society, the resource supports road safety professionals to create learning experiences that recognise and respond to the needs of autistic learners. …
In November, something remarkable happened. Be Internet Legends reached its 10 millionth child – almost 70% of a generation trained in online safety and media literacy since 2018. But here’s what matters most: you did this. Teachers who downloaded curriculum resources. Schools who hosted assemblies. Educators who saw the need for media literacy long…
Survey of almost 10,000 workers shows workers performed procedures including catheterisation, rectal medication, tracheostomy care and tube feeding without adequate training One in three school staff are giving medical support to children when it is not their responsibility without adequate training, a shock report shows. A survey of almost 10,000 school support staff shows…
Over two million young people in the UK lack confidence. Businesses in the food and drink sector can play a key role in closing the gap. One in three young people in the UK lack confidence*. That’s over two million voices at risk of going unheard – in classrooms, job interviews, and workplaces. Without…
Thomas Pocklington Trust is proud to launch Vision Impairment: Starting the Conversation, a brand-new free online training course designed specifically for non-specialist education professionals working with school-aged children and young people. Whether you’ve supported blind or partially sighted students before or not, this self-paced course will help you feel confident, informed, and ready to make…
As cyber threats continue to rank among the top risks for UK organisations, Firebrand Training today announces the expansion of its cybersecurity-focused training programmes. This strategic move addresses the critical need for robust cybersecurity defences in businesses grappling with an increasingly volatile digital threat landscape. It also reinforces Firebrands commitment to building high performing teams…
Nearly half of teachers feel they lack sufficient training to teach subjects outside their expertise, including physical education (PE), according to Teacher Tapp (2024). Addressing this gap, the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), the national governing body for tennis in Great Britain, is offering their free LTA Youth Schools Teacher Training Course to empower teachers…
TLC LIVE’s new AI tutor, Manda, is now available for students studying the UK national curriculum for only £10 a month. Manda is the first AI model to be trained to teach UK key stage 3 and 4 maths and English using national curriculum approved methods. The 8B parameter Llama 3 model, released in…
Parent Zone has partnered with the Raspberry Pi Foundation to deliver free teacher training to help students understand how artificial intelligence (AI) works. Experience AI is an educational programme that teaches students aged 11-14 about AI and machine learning, helping them build the knowledge to use AI tools responsibly. For the first time, UK educators…
Two-thirds of teachers in a survey by Schoolzone, commissioned by the British Heart Foundation, said a lack of trained staff was a barrier to teaching cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and a third said lack of equipment was an issue British Heart Foundation (BHF) is urging teachers to sign up to Classroom RevivR, a free CPR teaching…
As concerns grow about the impact of social media and the use of smart phones on young people’s mental health, The Skills Network, one of the largest online education providers in the UK, has announced the timely launch of a selection of short courses. The launch, which coincides with World Mental Health Day (10th…
Fleur Sexton, Deputy Lieutenant West Midlands and Managing Director of PET-Xi – one of the most hard-hitting and dynamic training providers in the UK with a reputation for success with the hardest to reach – discusses utilising AI to help young people and job seekers master interview technique. The new Government’s proposals for revamping young…
Fleur Sexton, Deputy Lieutenant West Midlands and CEO of PET-Xi – one of the most hard-hitting and dynamic training providers in the UK with a reputation for success with the hardest to reach – discusses how providing extracurricular opportunities for young people can help build success and narrow the disadvantage gap. Results from a…
First4Maths Academy Launches Online Training to Empower Nursery & Primary Mathematics Teaching First4Maths Academy is a new, innovative online training and support service designed to inspire and empower nursery and primary school teachers. First4Maths Academy supports teachers and reduces their workload, helping schools deliver high quality maths education more easily and consistently. Designed…
DfE ends flagship recruitment scheme for career changers. Charity faces September recruitment shut down despite applications flying in. Now Teach co-founder and ex-FT journalist Lucy Kellaway OBE slams decision. Initiative overhit targets in shortage subjects as over 40s become only ITT risers Lord Blunkett and sector hails their work as “worthy of government funding”….
There are growing concerns about the number of children in the UK who are not attending school or receiving a suitable alternative provision. According to the Department for Education (DfE), data collected from local authorities estimated that in the year 2021/22, 94,900 children were missing education during the Autumn term.[1] Children missing education…
A Hampshire multi-academy trust has collaborated with educational organisations across the south east to launch a school-led, initial teacher training (ITT) programme for aspiring teachers. The Department for Education accredited ‘Inspiring Future Teachers’ programme will support and develop trainees to ensure they have the skills and knowledge to help all students thrive. The IFT programme…
Teachers can now register for a groundbreaking ‘Media Literacy Champions Programme’ The fully-funded course, which takes an in depth look at spotting fake news, fact-checking sources, and how to communicate effectively about media literacy to students, has been released following the rise of misinformation and fake news misleading young people in Britain According to…
