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A thriving working relationship between a London-based school and a catering company has led to a series of events to sustain and support the school community. Ark King Solomon Academy and Accent Catering have collaborated to provide a community meal in the school dining hall for students at the school …

In our latest Q&A this month we were delighted to catch up with KEVIN GRAINGER, Managing Director of internet connectivity specialists Kelia, to find out more about the upcoming analogue telephone network switch-off, and what it means for schools. Could you explain the PSTN switch-off in terms we can all …

On Outdoor Classroom Day (Thursday 23 May 2024) the National Education Nature Park programme is calling on teachers and pupils to discover habitats in their school, nursery or college grounds. You’ll follow prompts to find what homes for wildlife you have on your learning site, and upload your findings to …

Comment by SCOTT CRICHTON, Senior Risk Management Consultant, Endsleigh Insurance In the realms of school safety, the issue of leaving doors open poses a complex challenge. On one hand, open doors can foster a welcoming environment and be a comfort to teachers with safeguarding concerns. On the other hand, they …

Contractor Clegg Construction has completed an exciting £5.9m renovation scheme to transform Maltby Grammar School near Rotherham into a community resource and education centre. During the course of the project, Clegg invested more than £3m into the local economy by using local labour and materials wherever possible. The company’s commitment …

A pioneering new academic campus, with learning pathways from schools to university, will be unveiled as part of an £80million scheme at the heart of the West Midland’s fastest growing town next month.    Telford & Wrekin Council’s ambitious scheme to create a vibrant new residential, educational and business community …

Comment by OLI VENN, SE Manager, Northern Europe at WatchGuard Technologies It seems like almost every time you read the news, there’s a piece regarding another cyberattack on a school or educational institution. Schools and educational institutions can make for easy targets for malicious hackers for several reasons. The cybersecurity …

As the Mayor of London last week announced that the provision of Free School Meals (UFSM) for all primary pupils in London would be made permanent if he is re-elected, letters coordinated by The Food Foundation have been sent to all metro mayoral candidates calling for them to champion bringing …

Key industry leaders discuss challenges faced by young people, how these impact their mental health and what more can be done to improve wellbeing support in secondary schools, colleges and universities How can young people, teachers and caregivers have access to reliable wellbeing support? What are the gaps and solutions …

The Environment Leaders Programme (Level 3 Qualification, 8 UCAS points) was developed by the Leadership Skills Foundation, WWF and the RSPB. We are often impressed and inspired by the younger generation and their commitment to tackling climate action or their motivations to achieve net zero. We look at them with …