New industrial partnership at University of Buckingham
Zizo and the School of Computing at the University of Buckingham (UoB) are advancing students’ education by solving real world IT problems through its ongoing industrial partnership. Complementing the traditional classroom-based learning, the partnership between Zizo and the School of Computing provides students with an opportunity to work on issues continuing to affect the technology […]
Do you specialise in FM & Maintenance solutions for education? 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 March we’re focusing on FM & Maintenance. 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 specialise in FM & […]
National Apprenticeship Week 2022 kicks off
The ‘Build the Future’ theme returns for its second year, with over 1,200 events taking place across England to showcase the benefits of apprenticeships. The week aims to celebrate and promote the fantastic benefits which apprenticeships offer both learners and employers, spotlighting businesses who are investing in this life-changing education route. The government says apprentices are […]
Digitally transforming the admissions process for secondary schools
By Amy Shaw, Press Officer at Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council As parents and guardians focus on securing their children’s desired school places, which can understandably be a stressful time; an influx of requests and questions follow. For Dudley Council’s Schools Admissions team, this is no different. While we want to answer every phone call and […]
What can we expect from school management this year?
By Mark Hodges, Education Sector Lead at Cantium Business Solutions For schools and academies across the country, the lasting impact of Covid-19 will be felt for many months to come. The disruption caused has highlighted a need for flexible infrastructure that can facilitate the switch to remote working and learning, often at short notice. But for […]
Education Forum & Education Technology Forum: All your needs in one place
There’s a place reserved for you at the co-located Education Forum & Education Technology Forum – claim it today! 14th – 16th November, Whittlebury Park, Northamptonshire – please RSVP here Your attendance will allow you to enjoy two days of 1-2-1 meetings with innovative suppliers, networking with peers and industry seminar sessions. Your pass also includes overnight accommodation, all […]
More financial support confirmed for schools post-Plan B
New multi-million-pound funding from NHS England will enable all schools to fully support the in-school vaccination programme, and air cleaning units will be provided in all classrooms and teaching spaces that need them, the government has confirmed. The Department for Education is to distribute a total of £8 million in funding from NHS England to […]
UNICEF and Liquid Intelligent Technologies look to bridge Africa’s digital divide
UNICEF and Liquid Intelligent Technologies have partnered to support Giga’s work to connect every school in Africa to the Internet. Liquid will share anonymised data to support Giga’s work to map the location and connectivity status of schools in Africa. Liquid will also share information with Giga about schools’ proximity to telecoms infrastructure and will help […]
Isn’t it time the Government prioritised whole school wellbeing for staff and students alongside attainment?
The stats revealed in the latest Teacher Wellbeing Index 2021 from Education Support shows teacher wellbeing at an all-time low in schools, MATs and colleges, with high levels of stress and mental ill-health there is an exodus of staff from the profession. The DfE’s Education Staff Wellbeing Charter illustrates that the Government is becoming aware […]
Do you specialise in ‘Space Creation’ solutions for education? 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 February we’re focusing on space 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 specialise in Space Creation solutions to […]