The UK’s first-ever School Dog of the Year Award is now open for nominations with schools invited to recognise their canine companion’s extraordinary achievements. Launched by the All-Party Parliamentary Dog Advisory Welfare Group (APDAWG) and the National School Dog Alliance (NSDA), the award celebrates schools that have successfully integrated dogs …
Read More »Schools STEM roadshow celebrates 20-year anniversary
A science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) roadshow for schools that has been running for 20 years has secured £3.5 million worth of funding to continue for a further five years. BAE Systems launched the nationwide educational event in 2005, engaging and inspiring around 1.3 million pupils since then. The …
Read More »New data reveals 85% of UK students experience exam anxiety
As part of Children’s Mental Health Week taking place 3-9 February, leading online education platform, SaveMyExams, has released new data showing that an alarming 85% of UK students are experiencing exam anxiety. Shockingly, 71% of these students are suffering in silence, with little to no support. SaveMyExams surveyed 1,000 UK …
Read More »Cardiff University to launch a formal consultation on proposed changes
Cardiff University will launch a formal consultation on proposed changes designed to realise its ambitions and secure the University’s long-term future. The consultation, which runs for 90 days, includes a proposed reduction of 400 (FTE) academic staff and the possibility of School and subject closures and School mergers. Vice-Chancellor, Professor …
Read More »Grange Primary School hosts discussion around Elective Home Education
Grange Primary School hosted a round table event with representatives from North East Lincolnshire Council, education providers, partners and local parents to bring the discussion of EHE (Elective Home Education) to the forefront. Elective home education is where parents choose to homeschool their children. Every parent has the right to …
Read More »BBC Teach to broadcast a Live Lesson on Safer Internet Day 2025
Primary school children will be challenged to spot online scams in a new BBC Teach Live Lesson on Safer Internet Day. The live interactive online safety lesson will embrace this year’s theme which is ‘Too good to be true? Protecting yourself and others from scams online’. At 11am on Tuesday …
Read More »Study reveals that Year 7 holds the key to keeping pupils engaged in education
A groundbreaking, high-level commission to research the links between student engagement, attendance, wellbeing and attainment, has today revealed interim findings which make clear that Year 7 may hold the key to ensuring young people stay engaged in school. The Research Commission on Engagement and Lead Indicators (RCELI), established by ImpactEd …
Read More »Cricket legend Matthew Hoggard MBE joins Stamford School as guest coach
Former England cricketer and Ashes hero Matthew Hoggard MBE has spoken with Champions (UK) plc and announced he will join Stamford School as a guest coach for the upcoming spring and summer terms. This partnership marks an exciting opportunity for students at Stamford School to receive expert coaching from one …
Read More »ViewSonic Supports Jesus College in Building First Esports Suite Among Oxbridge Colleges
Innovative Partnership Blends Cutting-Edge Technology with Education ViewSonic Corp., a global leader in visual and EdTech solutions, is proud to announce its partnership with Jesus College, Oxford, to create the first dedicated Esports suite among Oxbridge colleges. This innovative project integrates Esports and education, providing students with opportunities to develop …
Read More »ViewSonic Debuts Chromebox OPS and Future-Ready EdTech Solutions at Bett 2025
ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual and EdTech solutions, unveils its latest innovations at Bett 2025 in London, U.K. Among the highlights are the debut of the Chromebox OPS (Open Pluggable Specification) for interactive displays and the introduction of new Android™ Enterprise Device Licensing Agreement (EDLA)-certified* ViewBoard interactive …
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