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Two North East institutions receive royal recognition

Representatives from Gateshead College and Newcastle University have been presented with Queen Elizabeth Prizes honouring work of outstanding importance and quality in higher and further education in the UK.   Gateshead College received the award for the first time for an innovative programme for the built environment and Newcastle University was honoured for research into…

LGfL launches free Artificial Intelligence Policy Toolkit to help schools put safeguarding first

Edtech charity LGfL-The National Grid for Learning has launched a free Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy Toolkit for schools across the UK. Designed for senior leaders and Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs), the toolkit provides a practical framework to develop safe, effective and future-ready AI policies, aligned with Keeping Children Safe in Education and  Department for Education…

SEND Support: 7 Ways to Support Your Child’s Learning at Home as England Schools Set To Receive £4bn Boost

Lisa Spann, Managing Director at Fledglings, shares practical advice to help families maintain stability at home as SEND provision in schools set to receive a £4 billion boost 25/02/2026: As national reforms to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision continue to develop across England, with a £4bn overhaul announced, many families are following updates…

Mind the gap: New Government SEND White Paper is a welcome first step – but schools need to know how we get there.

Yesterday, as the Government unveils its long-awaited SEND White Paper, education experts at Momenta Connect are calling for the Government to listen to responses to the white paper consultation and provide clear guidance on how we will build this brave new vision for SEND. The SEND system in England is considered “broken” by many, with…

Quenelles reveals the impact of Veganuary on hospitality buying trends

Quenelles, the UK’s leading benchmarking specialist for the hospitality sector, has revealed new data highlighting the impact of Veganuary on product purchasing trends across the industry. As Veganuary celebrates a record-breaking 2026 campaign – with around 30 million people worldwide estimated to have taken part[1] – hospitality operators are continuing to respond to evolving consumer demand…

Independent special school fees to be capped: Legal comment from SEND expert

The UK Government says it will introduce national price bands and strengthened standards for independent special schools in the upcoming schools white paper. As part of its wider reforms to support children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), it has pledged to tackle “spiralling fees”, with funds redirected from the private to public sector….

King’s College London and ICS.AI collaborate to deliver safe, personalised AI in higher education

King’s College London piloted AI to give students and staff the benefits of generative AI without compromising academic integrity   London, UK; 19th February 2026: King’s College London has piloted ICS.AI’s SMART: Learn (known as the KEATS AI Pilot during the collaboration) to explore how a university approved teaching and learning AI copilot could help students…

Clear Sky Children’s Charity launch their Adult Child Attachment Play (ACAP) programme for school staff

ACAP is an innovative early help model that focuses on strengthening the adult/carer – child relationship. The ACAP practitioner primarily works with the child in a one-to-one setting. The intervention is aimed at children 3+ to late teens. It can be offered to both neurotypical and neurodiverse children and adapted according to the child’s need….

ChargeLite™ USB-C: A Smarter, Future-Ready Charging Solution for UK Schools

ChargeLite™ USB-C continues to support schools with a practical, future-aligned charging solution designed for today’s digital learning environments. With most UK classrooms now relying on laptops, tablets and shared devices throughout the day, schools need charging systems that are fast, consistent and simple to manage. ChargeLite™ delivers this with robust USB-C Power Delivery (PD) technology,…

Study warns perceived increases in pupil behaviour challenges is a key factor for teachers leaving profession

New analysis shows that growing time spent dealing with pupil behaviour and providing pastoral support plays a significant role in teachers choosing to leave the profession.  Drawing on newly available data from the Department for Education’s (DfE) Working Lives of Teachers and Leaders (WLTL) survey*, the research also shows teachers who report good pupil behaviour in their school and are well supported to deal with persistently disruptive behaviour, are less likely…

Safeguarding first: Reclaiming control of Gen AI use in schools – by Alex Dave, Safeguarding Education Officer, LGfL-The National Grid for Learning

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…

ViewSonic Expands Pro AV Ecosystem with Industry Partners to Accelerate True End-to-End Deployment

 ViewSonic strengthens interoperability across displays, software, and partner technologies to simplify large-scale, multi-space Pro AV installations for enterprise, education, and public environments.   – ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solutions, today announced further advancement of its integrated Pro AV ecosystem, as it strengthens collaboration with industry partners to enable seamless, end-to-end deployments. ViewSonic…

Smart Tech, Safe Choices: Free Samsung Resources Help Schools Navigate AI and Online Safety This Safer Internet Day

As classrooms across the UK prepare for Safer Internet Day 2026 on 10 February, the conversation around online safety has never been more relevant. This year’s theme – “Smart tech, safe choices: Exploring the safe and responsible use of AI” – reflects a growing reality: AI is now part of young people’s digital lives, whether…

Acer Unveils New ‘Classroom-Proof’ Chromebooks Built for Student Success and School Resilience

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…

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