Education spending ‘down £400m’ in Scotland
Research commissioned by Labour and conducted by the Scottish Parliament Information Centre has highlighted cuts of more than £400 million in education funding since 2010. Specifically, it says local authority education spend fell from £5.3 billion in 2009/10 to £4.9 billion in 2017/18, equivalent to a 7.5 per cent fall. While the government says the latest […]
Nation’s prosperity ‘relies on more people of all ages going to university’
Educating more people at university could bring significant benefits to our economy, according to a new report published by Universities UK. The onset of the Fourth Industrial Revolution – automation, robotics, artificial intelligence and digital technology – and challenges of Brexit and an ageing population are creating rising demand for those with qualifications above Level […]
How do you protect your school against a terrorist attack?
That’s just one topic that will be addressed at this autumn’s Education Forum, which takes place on November 12th & 13th at Whittlebury Hall, Northamptonshire. Chris Phillips, MD of the International Protect and Prepare Security Office (IPPSO) will discuss Counter Terrorism Top Tips for Education Establishments, which will look at the problem facing schools, and […]
GUEST BLOG: 84% of UK businesses believe careers advice in schools is poor – what can be done?
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, highlights the urgent need to improve careers advice in schools… According to a recent survey by the Confederation of British Industry […]
Multimillion investment in early years education and boost social mobility
An investment to better support early years education and child development spearheads a range of initiatives announced to halve the number of children finishing reception year without the early communication or reading skills they need by 2028. Latest research shows more than a quarter of four-and-five-year-olds (28 per cent) lacked the early communication and literacy […]
Religious education shake-up urged by Charles Clarke
The re-naming of religious education to Religion, Beliefs and Values (RBV) is just one of the recommendations put forward in a new report from former Labour Home Secretary, Charles Clarke. The report, co-authored by sociologist of religion Linda Woodhead and supported by theEconomic and Social Research Council, claims that the law surrounding RE in schools is ‘outdated’ […]
NetSupport partners eCadets to enhance online safeguarding toolkit for schools
NetSupport has teamed up with eCadets to ensure that its tools remain up to date with new trends and terms to support students and teachers. The firms says a constantly changing landscape of safeguarding trends and policies, combined with an increasing need for digital citizenship awareness and implementation, is a pressing matter for schools. Safeguarding […]
LGfL report reveals shift in online dangers for school children
Not-for-profit educational charity LGfL has called for technology companies to put the safety of children first in all developments in light of findings from its latest report. The fact that 1 in 10 children who video chat with strangers have been asked to change or undress on camera is just one of the startling statistics […]
Do you provide Multi Media solutions to schools? We want to hear for you!
Each month on Education Briefing we’ll be shining the spotlight on a different part of the education procurement market – and in August we’re focusing on Multi Media 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 […]
Meet leading suppliers in one place at the Education Forum
The Education Forum takes place on November 12th & 13th at Whittlebury Hall, Northamptonshire, giving you the opportunity to meet with innovative and budget-saving suppliers, face-to-face, based on your own individual requirements. No time wasted. And no hard sell. Here’s who you can expect to meet… 1st Waste Management – Waste Management 3BM – Computer […]