GDPRiS, part of the ParentPay Group, releases research showing governance challenges in the use of AI in MATs Free AI Governance & Readiness Assessment launched by the company to support MATs and schools understand and improve their AI governance GDPRiS, the data protection and GDPR compliance platform for schools and multi-academy trusts and part of…
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…
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…
More than six in ten mainstream primary school staff (61%) lack confidence that their school’s buildings and outdoor spaces can accommodate more pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) without major changes, according to a new report. With more than one in five pupils in England now identified as having special educational needs, schools…
Over 500 teachers have already completed the training, with Gallagher aiming to upskill 2,000 by 2028 Applications are now open, with over 20 sessions scheduled for the 2026/27 season so far London, 29 September 2026: Following a successful first season, Gallagher is proud to launch the second season of the Gallagher Touchline Academy, its free…
Ada Lovelace, the nineteenth-century mathematician credited with writing the world’s first computer algorithm, gives her name to a day now marked every October to celebrate women in science, technology, engineering and maths. Nearly two centuries on from her work, the question the day poses is still a live one: how do we get more girls…
The Department for Education (DfE) is establishing the National Centre for Arts Education (NCAE) to increase young people’s access to high-quality arts education in school and widen opportunities regardless of background. Bringing access to high-quality arts education to over 10,000 schools Etio, a key DfE delivery partner, is set to begin delivery as soon…
Nearly two thirds (64%) of UK parents spend less than the average recommended reading time with their child Around nine in 10 parents (87%) and teachers (91%) agree that having a trusted adult or reading volunteer read regularly with their child would improve their confidence, with more than half of teachers surveyed (53%)identifying that fear of making mistakes in…
Two out of five say: “Quality of supervision affects whether I stay in role” Oftsed’s focus on inclusion: Over half of workforce feel well prepared but 10% report guidance unclear Use of AI in early years has increased by 13.5 percentage points since 2025 with 46% of respondents reporting they had used AI in…
“More than 300 unsuccessful fire safety applications in a single funding round should raise questions about how schools are expected to manage known risks while they wait for major works to be funded,” says Luke Cheetham, Founder and CEO of fire safety and compliance provider uRisk Safety Services. “With pupils and staff now back in…
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…
A leading private school in the South Downs has made the important decision to remove all identifiable imagery of children from their website and marketing material from September. Highfield School in Liphook has taken this new approach to sharing school life in an effort to protect their pupils following national fears around the misuse of…
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…
Wake The Tiger’s new London attraction, ABSURD CITY, gives students the opportunity to step inside their lessons This autumn, teachers seeking a different kind of school trip will have a striking new option. Wake The Tiger, the certified B Corporation behind an award-winning Amazement Park® in Bristol, is opening ABSURD CITY at Westfield London. From…
Keep Britain Tidy celebrates the inspiring impact of Eco-Schools as report reveals environmental achievements made by schools, teachers and young people Schools and nurseries across the country are showing that small changes really can add up to a big difference, with a million square metres of natural habitats created or maintained as part of the…
Pizza still rules the school canteen – but teens want katsu, tacos and jollof rice As pupils head back to school up and down the country this September, pizza remains a firm favourite in the school canteen – but older pupils are looking beyond traditional school-dinner staples and calling for everything from katsu curry and…
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…
Today, global sustainability charity LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) launches its refreshed Demonstration Schools framework nationwide, giving schools a practical route to embed sustainability throughout the curriculum and wider school life. Previously only available to schools through an application process, the free framework is now open nationally, giving schools a clear and supported way to…
A new free resource is helping teachers map out the term ahead in minutes – with every key date and awareness event already on the calendar. With the new school year now in full swing, staying on top of key dates and awareness events can feel like a job in itself. A new free resource…
A new season, a fresh start: these free PSHE resources are designed to help pupils build confidence, resilience and self-esteem from day one. A new school year is the perfect moment to help pupils build the confidence and resilience they’ll need to take on new challenges. Premier League Primary Stars has released a set of…
World Book Day unveils 18 new £1/€1.50 books that children can choose for free with a World Book Day book token, as the charity celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2027 World Book Day will be celebrated on Thursday 4 March 2027, marking three decades of helping millions of children read for fun Authors Steve Cole,…
