Government finds £33.5 million to support school improvements
High-performing academy trusts are being encouraged to grow and support more schools across England, supported by £17 million announced by the Education Secretary Damian Hinds. The Trust Capacity Fund will be used by high performing academy trusts to build on rising standards in sponsored academy schools, by ensuring they can provide support to communities and […]
End-users in education vulnerable to phishing
A cybersecurity training study has revealed phishing identification and data protection are the top problem areas for end-users, particularly in sectors such as education. The conclusion comes via Proofpoint’s fourth annual Beyond the Phish report, which examines end user understanding of a broad range of cybersecurity topics and best practices. The report features analysis of data related […]
Do you specialise in Buildings & Furniture for education? 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 August we’re focusing on Buildings & Furniture. 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 Buildings […]
Can you join us at the Education Forum?
There’s a free VIP place reserved for you at the Education Forum – Can you join 60 of your peers for two days of learning and networking? 18 & 19 November 2019 – Whittlebury Hall, Northamptonshire This unique event is entirely FREE for you to attend – simply reserve your place here for the opportunity […]
Does your educational institution need security solutions?
We will have around 60 senior security professionals and the best suppliers attending this autumn’s Total Security Summit. Would you like to join them? 14 & 15 October 2019 – The Midland Hotel, Manchester The Total Security Summit is a unique event that gives industry suppliers and security professionals the opportunity to meet and discuss upcoming […]
Orbis Abbey Rose welcomes first pupils with complex autism needs
Orbis Abbey Rose in Gloucestershire has welcomed its first pupils into its newly registered specialist school and residential service for children with complex needs associated with autism. Orbis Education and Care has spent the past 12 months re-modelling the service, which is located on a 17-acre site in Tewkesbury, into a state-of-the-art school and residential service comprised of 10 classrooms, […]
Private schools boost for children in care
More children growing up in care are to benefit from places at top private schools, as well as mentoring and access to sports and music facilities, as part of a new government funding initiative. Ten teams will work across the country to identify opportunities in independent schools for young people in care, where it is […]
Ty Bronllys pupils first to experience Pod classrooms for additional needs
Pupils from Mid Wales with additional needs associated with autism have debuted innovative new Pod school classrooms, designed with their specific needs in mind. The IAD Company says it has flipped the conventional ‘portacabin’ approach to additional learning space on its head with the design and installation of six classroom ‘Pods’ at Ty Bronllys, near […]
Limited free VIP places for the Education Forum – don’t miss out!
We have just a handful of free VIP places left for this autumn’s Education Forum – taking place on November 18th & 19th. Register today or miss out on this year’s most targeted and focused event for education procurement professionals. Your free VIP pass includes: A personalised itinerary of pre-arranged meetings with venue suppliers who […]
Looking for security solutions for your school or college?
Join our all-star list of VIP security professionals at the Total Security Summit this autumn. Register today for Total Security Summit and you’ll be joining a VIP guest list of just 60 senior security professionals. It’s entirely free for you to attend – simply register here. 14 & 15 October 2019 – The Midland Hotel, […]