State schools to receive extra funding this month
Every state school in England is to receive a cash boost in May, as primary and secondary schools are allocated extra funding for the next academic year. The additional cash is part of a £2 billion injection of new funding for schools – being made in both this year and next year – topping up […]
EdTech Day 2023: Join your peers in Birmingham!
ADInstruments are excited to host the EdTech Day 2023 on 14th June at the Edgbaston Hotel Birmingham. Join us for a day of exploration and conversation around education technology in the life sciences. This is a conference designed to bring like minded people within the science education sector together to discuss technology within the education […]
Schools ‘need to do more’ to make school journeys sustainable
Research from school transport specialist Kura indicates that sustainability is taking a backseat for school leaders, highlighting a disconnect between targets and action in the face of wider challenges. Despite carbon footprint reduction being a top priority for 42% of school leaders, there is little action being taken, particularly when it comes to the carbon-emitting […]
Aston University hosts Birmingham holiday programme to inspire young people’s digital ambitions
Thirty young people from secondary schools across the city have attended aspiration days hosted by Aston University as part of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme. Known locally as ‘Bring it on Brum’, the Birmingham City Council programmes are designed to excite and inspire young people about the opportunities available to them to continue […]
Education Endowment Foundation commissions free school meals study
The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) has announced it’s commissioning a new independent evaluation to look at the impact of the Mayor of London’s universal free school meals initiative on attainment and other outcomes, like attendance and well-being. Earlier this year, Sadiq Khan announced £130 million of funding to give all primary school children in London […]
Claim your place at the UK’s leading education IT & facilities procurement events!
There’s a complimentary place reserved for you to attend the co-located Education Forum and Education Technology Forum – don’t miss out! Your complimentary pass includes; an itinerary of pre-arranged meetings with innovative, budget-saving solution providers, insightful seminars led by industry thought leaders, plus all meals and refreshments. All places also include an evening drinks reception […]
Do you specialise 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 supplier of Catering solutions to education […]
£2.5 billion allocated to school and college building upgrades
Schools and colleges will receive a share of a total £2.5 billion investment to upgrade classrooms and refurbish buildings that the government claims will provide ‘high quality learning environments’. Since 2010, one million school places have been created, the largest increase in school capacity in at least two generations. Thanks to this new tranche of funding, […]
Lenovo offers ed tech consulting to UK schools
Lenovo has begun offering consulting services to support schools in strategic planning and professional development for educators. The company has also introduced its ThinkVision S-Series interactive Large Format Display, a purpose-built tool to facilitate integrating technology in the classroom. The Lenovo Ed Tech Consulting Services will support schools in expanding their digital ecosystems to better implement innovative education with […]
Logitech debuts Zone Learn headset for schools
Logitech International has unveiled Zone Learn, wired headsets designed for K-12 learners and smaller heads, with durable architecture and replaceable ear pads and cables, with the aim of providing a deeper, more sustained focus and long-term use to keep students in their learning zones. Logitech says it worked hand-in-hand with educators and students — from concept […]