INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Unique learning spaces that help connect students and staff to the natural world
TG Escapes design bespoke modular eco buildings for schools and colleges providing unique learning spaces that help connect students and staff to the natural world. We follow Biophilic design principles; incorporate natural elements provide easy access to the outdoors maximise penetration and exposure to natural light provide a healthy level of interior air quality provide […]
CASE STUDY: Game-based learning helps Wirral secondary to raises standards in maths
We take a look at how the gamification of maths has helped one school elevate its students’ abilities over the last eight months… Bebington High School is a specialist sports college based in the Wirral in North West England. The school’s vision is to ‘shape exceptional futures’ which it achieves through the values represented in […]
Registration now open for the Education Forum 2019
Taking place on November 18th& 19th, the Education Forum is the leading event for education procurement professionals. It’s entirely free for you to attend and your VIP ticket includes: A bespoke itinerary of pre-arranged meetings with product and service providers who match your requirements and upcoming projects; Access to a series of seminars by industry […]
EDUCATE showcases EdTech start-ups to universities’ Minister
Universities and science minister Chris Skidmore met with researchers and entrepreneurs from the EDUCATE programme at its headquarters at the UCL Knowledge Lab. The visit showcased the work of more than 20 London EdTech companies who are working with UCL researchers on a range of projects, from using AI to speed up language learning to […]
Education products and services exports generate £1.9bn for UK economy
Education generated almost £20bn for the UK in 2016 (the latest year for which data is available) through exports such as products & services, international students and English language training. The figures are growing year-on-year to an estimated £19.9bn in 2016 and represent an increase of 26% since 2010. International exports adding a significant contribution […]
The Education Forum – Our plan for 2019
Since last year’s successful event, we’ve been planning the 2019 Education Forum to elevate each of the two days to the next level. Our Approach Taking place on November 18th& 19that Whittlebury Hall, Northamptonshire, the Education Forum is the leading environment for the education procurement sector to share forward-thinking ideas, meet new partners and discover […]
GUEST BLOG: University drop-out rates rise for the third consecutive year – Is it always the right choice?
Claire Granados, Principal at Quest Professional – a business college focused on equipping A-level and university leavers with the business acumen, employability and interview skills required to fast-track aspiring students into the world of work – discusses whether university is the right option due to the rising drop-out rates. Official figures released earlier this year […]
Do you provide FM & Maintenance Services to 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 March we’re focusing on FM & Maintenance solutions. 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 […]
Enhancing digital learning in HE
Xavier Briche, Head of Digital Learning at the University of Roehampton, discusses how the Digital Learning department contributes to enhancing the students’ learning environments, their digital experience and supporting academic delivery. Here at The University of Roehampton we pride ourselves on delivering an exemplary student experience by ensuring that the learning environment, both on campus […]
DfE outlines Teacher and Retention Strategy
The Department for Education (DfE) has published its Teacher and Retention Strategy, outlining four key areas for focus. Those areas are: Creating supportive school cultures (including ‘an active focus on reducing teacher workload’); offering support for early career teachers, such as a ‘funded 2-year support package for all new teachers’; supporting careers that remain attractive […]