Upskill your career with our online courses for education procurement professionals – Revised & updated for 2026
Did you know we have a wide selection of online courses tailored specifically for the education FM and IT sectors, enabling you to both amass new skills and improve existing ones in 2026 and beyond – log in and start learning today! These are specially-curated online courses for Education professionals designed to help you and […]
ENERGY MANAGEMENT MONTH: Rising Bills, Rising Pressure – How estates leaders are building energy resilience through on-site generation and storage
After several years of unprecedented electricity price volatility, energy resilience has moved from a long-term aspiration to an immediate operational priority for education estates. Schools, colleges and universities are facing rising utility costs, uncertainty in future pricing, and growing pressure to decarbonise. In response, more FM leaders attending the Education Forum are turning to on-site […]
ENERGY MANAGEMENT MONTH: Behaviour Change at Scale – Engaging students and staff to cut energy use across campus
As energy costs remain volatile and sustainability targets tighten, education estates are under increasing pressure to reduce consumption and improve operational efficiency. While technology upgrades, such as LED lighting, modern BMS systems and solar PV, play a critical role, the reality is that up to 30% of campus energy waste still comes from human behaviour: […]
ITT census data indicates more people are training to teach
The latest Initial Teacher Training (ITT) census data shows strong growth in trainee numbers, with over 32,000 talented individuals choosing teaching as a career choice – a rise of 11% on last year – though the NFER says overall secondary recruitment still falls short of the numbers required. Physics trainees are up 36%, computing up 44%, and […]
CASE STUDY: How Pickerings delivered Modular Classrooms in Waltham Forest
Pickerings were appointed to provide a modular building solution to accommodate pupils during the demolition and reconstruction of the existing Highams Park School buildings. To meet the school’s needs, we supplied a total of 164 Principal modular bays, including foundation piers and above-ground service connections. The installation was carried out in three phases: • Phase […]
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 […]
5 Minutes With… Engage2Serve’s Chris Grandy
In the latest instalment of our education facilities & IT procurement executive interview series we speak to Chris Grandy, Senior VP International Sales at Engage2Serve, about growing complexities and cost concerns in the technology sector, the opportunities for smart innovations and solutions created by those conditions, the impact of AI when it comes to engagement […]
Engage2Serve (e2s) helping empower student success
At Engage2Serve, we help schools, colleges, and universities connect with their students in a smarter, more personal way. Our platform brings together every stage of the student journey: recruitment, success, and alumni engagement, within one secure system designed specifically for education. With more than a decade of experience supporting education institutions around the world, we […]
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 […]