Private schools ‘have lost GCSE results edge’ after socioeconomic adjustments
Private school pupils in England no longer perform better at GCSE level than state school pupils in the core subjects of English, Maths and Science when the results are adjusted for socioeconomic background, according to a study by UCL researchers. Despite the gap closing in the core subjects, private school pupils continue to achieve stronger […]
Printed educational resources still high on parental agendas
New research commissioned by Epson shows that over a third (35 percent) of UK parents believe there needs to be an overhaul of education policy that puts greater focus on proven methods, such as printed materials and textbooks. The research was commissioned by Epson, with fieldwork conducted via Focaldata’s in-house platform, with API integration to […]
December 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. 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 specialist in Energy […]
Facilities Management Forum: Don’t forget to secure your place at January’s big event
You can find the solutions your need for your school, college or university at the Facilities Management Forum in January – Claim your free pass today! 27th & 28th January 2025 Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre, London Heathrow Your pass to attend is completely free and includes: Meet 1-2-1 with top suppliers through a personalised itinerary to […]
PHYSICAL SECURITY MONTH: Harnessing the latest technologies for a safer campus
With evolving security threats, senior Estates Managers in schools, colleges, and universities are adopting increasingly cutting-edge technologies to create safer campuses. Here’s an overview of the biggest trends in physical security solutions, with insights into usage scenarios, technology, costs, and future outlook, based in part on delegate requirements at the Education Forum… 1. AI-Enhanced Surveillance […]
What do the Ofsted reforms really mean for schools?
The government recently announced it is scrapping Ofsted’s one or two-word grades with immediate effect, promising to replace them with report cards that provide a broader overview of a school. On the same day, an independent learning review for Ofsted also set out a number of recommendations that it has agreed to implement. Richard Clutterbuck, Head of Strategic Relations […]
Most in-demand Education Facilities & IT solutions for 2025 revealed
Refurbishments and Artificial Intelligence top the list of solutions the UK’s school, college and university facilities & IT procurement professionals are sourcing for their 2025 projects, according to our exclusive data. The findings have been revealed as the industry prepares to gather at the co-located Education Forum and Education Technology Forum in London on November […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Start transforming your classroom with Stage immersive learning
Stage is an immersive educational platform. But it’s much more than that, it empowers educators to build custom learning experiences, turns your lessons into unforgettable adventures and makes learning fun. Lessons are no longer limited to textbooks; they come alive, imagine a history lesson where students don’t just read about events, they virtually walk through […]
November is IT Security Solutions Month – 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 November we’re focusing on IT Security & 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 specialist […]
CASE STUDY: Painting a brighter picture of professional development at the University of Glasgow
The University of Glasgow is a world-leading research-intensive institution, with one of the broadest research bases in the UK. With a wide range of disciplines reflected in its academic community it produces research of global and national importance. An ecology of different specialist services offers academic and professional development to University students and researchers alike. […]