Youth organisations send open letter to PM on outdoor education
A group of school and youth residential outdoor providers and organisations have called for emergency action, saying that ‘every young person deserves residential stays in nature, not just the fortunate few.’ The group, Access Unlimited, has written an open letter to the Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer asking that his government take action and dedicate emergency funding […]
SPORTS EQUIPMENT MONTH: From PE Halls to Performance Centres – Making the most of multi-use indoor sports spaces
Schools, colleges, and universities attending the Education Forum are under growing pressure to make every square metre of their estates work harder. Sports halls that once served a single purpose (PE lessons or after-school clubs) are now expected to operate as multi-use performance centres, supporting physical education, community hire, exams, assemblies, and even events… For […]
October 2025 is Classroom Equipment 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 October we’re focusing on Classroom Equipment. 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 Classroom Equipment specialist […]
Supply teaching agencies are strategic partners – not stopgaps, says Teaching Tomorrow
As recruitment targets continue to fall short, pupil needs grow more complex, and behaviour challenges grow, the education workforce is under pressure like never before. But while supply teaching agencies are often treated as a short-term fix, the reality is that they are now playing a long-term, strategic role in keeping education functioning. According to 2025’s […]
Education Facilities & IT: The most in-demand solutions for 2026 revealed
Refurbishments and Artificial Intelligence continue to top the list of solutions the UK’s school, college and university facilities & IT procurement professionals are sourcing, respectively, for their 2026 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 […]
Education Forum: Confirm your delegate or supplier place today – Don’t miss out!
Delegate and supplier places are now very limited to the Education Forum, which takes place on 29th & 30th September 2025 at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre, London Heathrow. This two-day event connects senior education professionals with leading suppliers through pre-arranged 1-2-1 meetings, networking, and a high-impact seminar programme. Highlights include: Shaun Wallace (The Dark Destroyer) […]
5 Minutes With… Peter Howard, Channel Sales Executive at Avigilon
In the latest instalment for our education procurement executive interview series we speak to Peter Howard, Channel Sales Executive at Avigilon Motorola Solutions company, about rapidly changing security, technological, and budgetary demands placed on schools and universities, how cloud technology is improving campus security, and how AI will enable proactive threat detection and faster incident […]
SPORTS EQUIPMENT MONTH: Embedding environmental criteria into sports procurement in schools and universities
As education institutions accelerate their journey towards net zero, sustainability is no longer confined to energy, estates, or catering. Increasingly, sports equipment procurement is being recognised as an area where schools, colleges, and universities can make a measurable impact on their environmental goals, while also setting a visible example to students. Procurement teams are expected […]
SPORTS EQUIPMENT MONTH: Supporting inclusive sport through smarter equipment procurement
As the role of sport and physical activity in education evolves, so too must the equipment and environments that support it. For today’s schools, colleges, and universities, inclusivity is a core requirement. Facilities and estates procurement teams play a pivotal role in this agenda, with decisions shaping who gets to participate, and how… Inclusive sport […]
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