If you’re a specialist in Security for educational institutions 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 June we’re focusing on Security. 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 Security solutions […]
UK Space Agency launches £1m fund to support STEM learning and careers
The UK Space Agency has awarded funding to 15 projects across the UK designed to engage young people from all backgrounds and inspire the next generation into Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) careers. The Agency’s Space for All fund aims to inspire young people to pursue STEM education and attract talent to the UK […]
RSC sends Signing Shakespeare resources to all specialist deaf schools in the UK
Teaching packs to make Shakespeare more accessible to deaf students are being sent to every deaf school and major deaf unit in the UK as part of the Signing Shakespeare project, which is supported and developed via a long-term partnership between the University of Birmingham and the Royal Shakespeare Company. The printing and sending of […]
CATERING MONTH: Tracking the shift towards healthier options and tech-driven solutions
For decades, the British school dinner conjured images of stodgy puddings and mystery meat. However, the market has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, driven by a focus on healthier eating, changing dietary needs, and a rise in technology. Let’s explore how school catering has evolved and what the future holds for this vital […]
VIDEO: How the Education & Education Tech Forums save you time and money
Do you need a helping hand with any of your upcoming business plans and projects? The co-located Education Forum & Education Tech Forum will put you in front of leading suppliers, saving you months of research, time and money. What’s more, your pass to attend is completely free! 📅 DATE: 11th & 12th November 2024 […]
‘More schools are turning to supply staff to plug the gaps’
Google searches for ‘teacher resignation dates’ in the UK have more than doubled in the last 10 years. Combine this with a 32% decrease in Google searches for ‘teaching jobs’ and it’s clear to see that schools are faced with multiple teaching vacancies with no new recruits to fill them, according to new analysis. Increasingly, […]
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES MONTH: Beyond Bin Duty – How environmental service providers can help green the next generation
Schools have a crucial role to play in educating children about sustainability and empowering them to fight climate change. But educators can’t go it alone. Environmental service providers (ESPs) working in UK schools have a unique opportunity to transcend the role of waste collectors and transform into valuable partners, fostering a generation of eco-champions. Here’s […]
Play, Learn, Grow: Why playgrounds are vital to childhood development
Between 2011 and 2023, public playground budgets fell by more than £350m. As a result, between 2013 and 2023, almost 800 public-use playgrounds across the UK closed, with budget constraints commonly cited as the driving force. Although public-use playgrounds have suffered as a result of budgetary concerns, outdoor play remains vitally important to childhood development. […]
If you’re a specialist in Catering for educational institutions 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 May we’re focusing on Catering. 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 Catering solutions […]
EPI report highlights falling rolls impact on school funding
New analysis by Education Policy Institute (EPI) reveals the ‘significant impact’ that projected falls in pupil numbers could have on school funding across England, showing the challenges that these demographic changes will present to the financial health of schools. The new report is the first to use the think tank’s new school funding model, which replicates […]