Headteachers demand more government funding for National School Breakfast Programme (NSBP)
The Magic Breakfast charity, backed by 150 headteachers and school leaders, have asked the Chancellor to put breakfast on the table in his upcoming budget, and expand funding for the National School Breakfast Programme (NSBP) by £18 million, which they say will allow for another 2,500 schools to deliver breakfast to children and young people […]
Government-backed training to encourage more women back to STEM jobs
The government has launched a new initiative to help people back into science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) based careers. The scheme – backed by £150,000 of Government funding – will be run by Women Returners and STEM Returners and will target those who have taken lengthy career breaks to care for others, giving them […]
All your education FM & IT procurement needs taken care of this November
Registration is now open for the upcoming Education and Education Technology Forums – secure your place today! Your complimentary guest pass includes: – An itinerary, designed by you, of pre-qualified one-to-one meetings with solution providers – A seat at the industry seminar sessions – Lunch and refreshments throughout – Networking breaks to optimise your opportunity […]
Do you specialise in FM & Maintenance for education facilities? 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 March we’re focusing on FM & Maintenance. 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 FM […]
Science curriculum on track post-pandemic
Ofsted inspectors have found that science curriculums are improving and developing despite the lingering challenges of the pandemic. The science curriculum taught to pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), is generally at least as ambitious as the national curriculum aims. This is a significant strength in science education in England’s schools, […]
Third of young children have been harassed on Roblox
Over a third of children in the UK have experienced harassment on Roblox (34%) and YouTube (34%), while 25% have experienced harassment on TikTok and 15% on Facebook. With children’s internet usage at an all-time high, an ExpressVPN study polled 2,000 children aged 4 to 13 in the US and UK who have access to […]
Join security pros from these great organisations at the Total Security Summit
Join us at the Total Security Summit on the 27th & 28th March at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Centre, London Heathrow. The event is entirely free for you to attend – REGISTER HERE. Network with your peers who have already confirmed, including: Company Name Job Title Aggregate Industries Country Security & Business Resilience Manager […]
All state schools start receiving defibrillators
Deliveries of defibrillators have begun to all state-funded schools in England that don’t currently have the life-saving device. Last year, the government committed to supplying state-funded schools across England with defibrillators to make sure there is a device in every school. It follows campaigning from the Oliver King Foundation and its founder Mark King, who […]
Investment and innovation in education & edtech ‘will drive markets of tomorrow’
Two new World Economic Forum reports show how improved public-private collaboration can drive investment to build new markets and create high-quality jobs while making progress towards societal and environmental goals. The research, based on a survey of 12,000 global executives, finds that agritech, edtech and energy-related technologies are seen by businesses as the most strategically […]
North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College reveal plans to join Coventry University Group
North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College (NWSLC) and Coventry University Group are in discussions about the College potentially joining the University Group. The proposal would see the College become a founder member and lead partner of a Further Education company within the growing global education group – adding high calibre Further Education to the Group’s […]