5 creative career paths that never existed before – and the skills industry needs to fulfil them
As demand for creative roles booms across a variety of industries, The Interaction Design Foundation online school has revealed five creative career and study paths for students to explore that never existed before. With the introduction of new products, services, technologies, and ever-evolving trends, a lot can change over a decade – including the emergence of new […]
Do you specialise in Security for educational institutions? We want to hear from you!
Each month on Education Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the education procurement market – and in June we’re focusing on Security. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help education buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a supplier of Security solutions […]
Ofsted: Teacher training a ‘work in progress’
Teachers are not getting the high-quality training they need and struggle to find time for professional development due to their mounting workloads. An independent review published by Ofsted has found that schools understand the importance of offering professional development opportunities. However, leaders and teachers struggle to find time for training due to competing priorities. The […]
Coventry University enrols one millionth online student
Coventry University is celebrating a significant digital milestone after enrolling its one millionth online learner since launching its first online degrees in 2018. 1,028,509 people have now signed up for the university’s wide range of online degrees, massive open online courses (MOOCs) and other online short courses. The university’s online degrees come with extensive support, […]
Shakespeare to be made accessible for deaf school children
University of Birmingham academics and the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) have joined forces in a new project to make Shakespeare accessible for deaf children in schools. This pioneering initiative is the result of a longstanding collaboration between the RSC and the University of Birmingham, beginning in 2016. There are over 50,000 deaf children in the […]
Join your peers in November at the UK’s best education FM and IT events
There’s a place reserved for you at the co-located Education Forum and Education Tech Forum – Are you free to join us? The Forums can help you to explore the latest innovations, including: Classroom Furniture, Virtual Reality Tech, Immersive Tech, Computers/Laptops/Tablets, Outdoor/Indoor Sports Equipment, Refurb, LCD Touch Screens, Door Entry Systems, Interactive Whiteboards, Solar Panels […]
State schools to receive extra funding this month
Every state school in England is to receive a cash boost in May, as primary and secondary schools are allocated extra funding for the next academic year. The additional cash is part of a £2 billion injection of new funding for schools – being made in both this year and next year – topping up […]
Schools ‘need to do more’ to make school journeys sustainable
Research from school transport specialist Kura indicates that sustainability is taking a backseat for school leaders, highlighting a disconnect between targets and action in the face of wider challenges. Despite carbon footprint reduction being a top priority for 42% of school leaders, there is little action being taken, particularly when it comes to the carbon-emitting […]
Aston University hosts Birmingham holiday programme to inspire young people’s digital ambitions
Thirty young people from secondary schools across the city have attended aspiration days hosted by Aston University as part of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme. Known locally as ‘Bring it on Brum’, the Birmingham City Council programmes are designed to excite and inspire young people about the opportunities available to them to continue […]
Education Endowment Foundation commissions free school meals study
The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) has announced it’s commissioning a new independent evaluation to look at the impact of the Mayor of London’s universal free school meals initiative on attainment and other outcomes, like attendance and well-being. Earlier this year, Sadiq Khan announced £130 million of funding to give all primary school children in London […]