Do you specialise in IT Security for schools? 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 November we’re focusing on IT 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 IT Security […]
Protecting young people from the threat of child sexual exploitation
Sadly, child exploitation, particularly child sexual exploitation, is rarely out of the headlines and in 2017, children’s charity Barnardo’s reported a 38 per cent increase in the number of people who are being supported by their child sexual exploitation services. Child sexual exploitation is undoubtedly a serious problem in modern society that must be addressed and with […]
Register for Total Security Summit 2020
Registration is now open for the 2020 Total Security Summit, taking place on the 30th & 31st March 2020 at the Radisson Blu Hotal, London Stansted. The Summit allows senior professionals to share forward-thinking ideas, meet new partners and discover new ways to underpin their security strategies. Secure your complimentary guest place here. It’s entirely complimentary for you to attend and […]
FM Christmas Party – Just two weeks to go!
It’s just two weeks until the FM Christmas Party, hosted by the team at the Facilities Management Forum, the FMJ and our Headline Partner FSI. FSI is a global-leader in CAFM / IWMS software, with Headquarters in the UK, offices in Australia, Dubai, Hong Kong and Canada, plus an international partner network. The portfolio includes Concept Evolution […]
Retention analytics – more than getting “bums on seats”
Earlier this year the Education Secretary criticised universities with high student drop-out rates as being more interested in getting “bums on seats” than supporting undergraduates through their degrees. Dave Kenworthy, Director of Digital Services, CoSector – University of London, explains how simplified retention analytics can help universities ensure their students are happy on campus… In recent […]
LGfL & NCSC call for more cyber security training in schools
Edtech charity LGfL has called for more cyber security training in schools, following the publication of its Cyber Security Schools Audit. Working in partnership with the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), a part of GCHQ, 430 schools across the UK were surveyed to gain a better understanding of future technology and training needs within the education sector. The […]
Keep ahead of education trends with these Wildfire publications
Wildfire is a mixed media publishing company and agency that champions the niche market, specialising in producing digital content and print platforms for the education and property sectors, among other highly targeted audiences. As a proud Education Forum media partner, Wildfire publishes these essential titles for education executives:- University Business (UB) is a market-leading magazine for […]
£19m fund for young people leaving care
A new cross-government initiative has been announced by the Department for Education, offering £19 million of support to young people leaving the care system. The funding includes £3 million to help care leavers go into further education by extending the Pupil Premium Plus to all 16-18 year old care leavers, supporting their transition into further education, […]
Last tickets for the FM Christmas Party!
Christmas jumpers and baubles ahoy! There are just a few weeks to go until the FM Christmas Party, hosted by the team at the Facilities Management Forum and the FMJ. Our partners for the evening include the CSHA, FSI and Sanderson Cleaning Services. Wednesday 27 November – BEAT London – 6pm till late Join friends, colleagues, suppliers and peers […]
How to stop Norovirus in its tracks this winter
By Paul Casson, Technical Field Manager, Rentokil Specialist Hygiene & Jamie Woodhall, Technical & Innovation Manager, Initial Washroom Hygiene Autumn has brought a sharp drop in temperature. As is often the case, this has come hand in hand with a rise in news stories about Norovirus outbreaks. A school in Lancashire was closed just a […]