New fire safety guidance labelled a ‘retrograde step’ for schools
The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) has criticised new government guidance on fire safety in the classroom, stating that it ‘falls short’ in key areas such as the use of sprinklers. The Department for Education is currently consulting on proposed revisions to its fire safety guidance for schools in England. Last year, the NFCC, alongside […]
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award gets £3.4m for schools expansion
More pupils from the most deprived areas of England will be able to start The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award thanks to a funding boost of £3.4 million from Government. In the week that would have marked the late Duke of Edinburgh’s 100th birthday, the Department for Education has announced it will work with the Award […]
Transition to Teach helps to take STEM skills into teaching
The Department for Education funded Transition to Teach initiative is encouraging more participants to train as teachers in STEM subjects, helping to drive recruitment for subjects such as physics, maths and chemistry. The programme supports those at risk of redundancy, early retirees and eligible career changers into teaching, with 69% of Transition to Teach participants in 2020 training […]
Meet, learn and network again at the Education Forum
Join us at the Education Forum on 15th & 16th November to build essential business connections with suppliers through short 1-2-1 meetings – via your own “corporate speed dating” itinerary. Plus, you can sit in on a series of industry seminar sessions. Enjoy overnight accommodation at Whittlebury Park (Golf & Spa Hotel) in Northamptonshire, that […]
Criminals ‘targeting independent schools’ during pandemic
New research from specialist insurer Ecclesiastical has found almost six in 10 (58%) independent schools are experiencing crime on their property or through nefarious cyber activities. The survey found that over a quarter (26%) of independent schools had suffered anti-social behaviour since the start of the pandemic, higher than the 16% experienced by schools overall. […]
Universities could generate £11.6bn from support services for business
The National Council for Graduate Entrepreneurship (NCEE) has worked with Universities UK to analyse the impact universities can have on the UK’s economic and social recovery – and it looks like research for private enterprise and not for profits could generate significant income. NCEE says universities have a major role to play in supporting the UK’s economic […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: InVentry visitor management
By InVentry Here at InVentry, we understand that security is of the highest importance for all schools. Making sure pupils and staff as safe on-site, is essential. InVentry have developed many features to help schools improve their safeguarding and ensure that everyone on-site is safe and accounted for. Know who is on-site at any given […]
Reconnect with your peers at the Education Forum
With the recent government announcements, we cannot wait to bring “real life” back to businesses – Join us at the Education Forum on 15th & 16th November to build essential business connections with suppliers through short 1-2-1 meetings – via your own “corporate speed dating” itinerary. Plus, you can sit in on a series of industry […]
NAHT: School leaders suffering for test & trace burden
School leaders are calling to be released from the burden of running the test and trace system in schools, as new poll data shows that they have spent on average 44 additional hours on it since the start of the school year – the equivalent of 7 extra school days. The call comes as school […]
Everton FC charity launches STEAM initiative in schools
Everton in the Community has launched an innovative education STEAM programme in schools across Merseyside that combines football with robots for schools to engage and inspire young people from disadvantaged areas and transform the way children learn about technology. The charity’s new E-STEAM programme will deliver fun and imaginative learning to around 2,000 children, aged […]