Research highlights digital literacy gap in public sector
58% of public sector workers admit to having the correct digital tools in place, but could be utilising them more effectively for stronger outcomes. The findings in a new whitepaper reveal that training and development will be pivotal in enabling the public sector to meet its digital transformation goals by 2027. The research from Granicus, Next-Generation […]
Why Pixar is right to make screen time the big bad in Toy Story 5
By Barry Leahey MBE (pictured), Children’s Play Expert and President of Playdale Playgrounds When I attended the House of Commons in June of this year, it was to support and address the Raising the Nation Play Commission report, Everything to Play For. It was a shocking call to arms to rally behind the nation’s child health, highlighting […]
SAVE THE DATE: Education Forum & Education Tech Forum – October 2026
The co-located Education Forum & Education Tech Forum return once again in October 2026 and demand for delegate places is already high – book your date with the industry’s leading suppliers without delay! 6th & 7th October 2026 Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre, London Heathrow These two unique events provide you with a day and […]
December 2025 is Energy Management Month on Education Briefing – Here’s how to get involved!
Each month on Education Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the education procurement market – and in December we’re focusing on Energy Management 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 an Energy Management […]
‘Regional Improvement Teams’ introduced to help underperforming colleges raise standards
The Government says around 70,000 college students will benefit from new Regional Improvement Teams in new standards push, which will help to break the link between background and success through its Plan for Change Government will also invest nearly £800m extra into funding for 16–19-year-olds next year (2026-7). Coming from the existing Spending Review settlement, […]
CYBERSECURITY MONTH: Securing the Smart Campus – Protecting IoT and connected building systems
As universities, colleges, and schools embrace digital transformation, the modern campus is becoming a network of interconnected systems, from lighting and HVAC to CCTV, access control, and energy management. This shift has created smarter, more efficient estates, but it has also introduced a new kind of vulnerability: cyber risk at the building level. Cybersecurity is […]
Bodie Hodges Foundation raises funds to launch bereavement support role in schools
The Bodie Hodges Foundation has confirmed donations of £7,500 each from the shoezone trust and Pukka Pies, totalling £15,000, to support the launch of a vital new initiative aimed at helping bereaved children in schools in 2026. This funding will enable the Leicestershire-based child bereavement charity to pilot a 12 month Bereavement Educator role which will […]
CLASSROOM EQUIPMENT MONTH: Engage Suppliers Early – Partnering for agile, sustainable learning spaces
As education estates continue to modernise, the drive toward flexible, multi-purpose learning environments is transforming how schools, colleges, and universities approach procurement. But achieving truly adaptable, future-ready spaces requires more than simply purchasing modular furniture or reconfigurable equipment: it demands early collaboration between facilities teams, educators, and suppliers from the very start of the process… […]
CLASSROOM EQUIPMENT MONTH: Creating multi-purpose learning spaces through agile equipment solutions
As teaching and learning models continue to evolve, the traditional ‘rows of desks facing the front’ layout no longer reflects how students learn, collaborate, or engage. Education estates across the UK are increasingly investing in modular, mobile and reconfigurable classroom equipment that enables spaces to be adapted to multiple teaching styles and activities, sometimes within […]
National Grid for Learning release online cyber security toolkit for school leaderships
The National Grid for Learning (NGfL) has launched a free online Cybersecurity Training for School Governors, designed to equip leadership teams with the knowledge and skills needed to oversee and strengthen their school’s cybersecurity practices. Attacks such as phishing, ransomware and malware can have devastating impacts, from breaches of confidential information to disruption of teaching and learning, compromising student […]