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 […]
December 2025 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 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 an Energy Management […]
‘Regional Improvement Teams’ introduced to help underperforming colleges raise standards
The Government says around 70,000 college students will benefit from new Regional Improvement Teams in new standards push, which will help to break the link between background and success through its Plan for Change Government will also invest nearly £800m extra into funding for 16–19-year-olds next year (2026-7). Coming from the existing Spending Review settlement, […]
Smart Building Systems on Campus: Why Cybersecurity Is Essential for Protecting Students
As universities, colleges, and schools embrace digital transformation, the modern campus is becoming a network of interconnected systems, from lighting and HVAC to CCTV, access control, and energy management. Smart building cybersecurity has therefore become essential for protecting smart campus systems, IoT devices, and connected building controls from emerging cyber threats. This shift has created smarter, more […]
Bodie Hodges Foundation raises funds to launch bereavement support role in schools
The Bodie Hodges Foundation has confirmed donations of £7,500 each from the shoezone trust and Pukka Pies, totalling £15,000, to support the launch of a vital new initiative aimed at helping bereaved children in schools in 2026. This funding will enable the Leicestershire-based child bereavement charity to pilot a 12 month Bereavement Educator role which will […]
How to Engage with School Equipment Suppliers to Create Meaningful, Long-Lasting Partnerships
As education estates continue to modernise, the drive towards flexible, multi-purpose learning environments is transforming how schools, colleges, and universities approach procurement. However, achieving truly adaptable, future-ready spaces requires more than simply purchasing modular furniture or reconfigurable equipment. It requires early collaboration between facilities teams, educators, and school equipment suppliers from the very start of the process. […]
What Classroom Equipment Should You Choose? Boosting Engagement and Learning Outcomes with Adaptable Furniture
As teaching and learning models continue to evolve, the traditional ‘rows of desks facing the front’ layout no longer reflects how students learn, collaborate, or engage. Education estates across the UK are increasingly investing in classroom equipment that is modular, mobile, and reconfigurable, enabling spaces to adapt to multiple teaching styles and activities, sometimes within the same […]
National Grid for Learning release online cyber security toolkit for school leaderships
The National Grid for Learning (NGfL) has launched a free online Cybersecurity Training for School Governors, designed to equip leadership teams with the knowledge and skills needed to oversee and strengthen their school’s cybersecurity practices. Attacks such as phishing, ransomware and malware can have devastating impacts, from breaches of confidential information to disruption of teaching and learning, compromising student […]
November 2025 is IT Security & Solutions 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 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 an IT […]
Education Business: Information for education decision makers
Education Business helps keep head teachers and other education decision-makers up-to-date with the latest education sector information – with news, features, analysis, opinion and best practice. What’s more, it helps schools and colleges with essential purchasing decisions – providing a unique bridge between schools and those that supply them. Published bi-monthly as a digital magazine, […]