May 2025 is Catering 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 May we’re focusing on Cateringl. 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 specialist in helping education […]
ENVIRONMENTAL x HEALTH & SAFETY MONTH: Working with service providers to meet Net Zero and safety goals
As schools, colleges and universities strive to meet ambitious Net Zero targets while maintaining robust health and safety standards, the role of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) service providers has never been more critical. Facilities and estates management professionals are recognising that these two priorities – sustainability and safety – are deeply interconnected, and that achieving them requires collaboration, […]
Study indicates secondary pupils in England are less emotionally engaged
Pupils in English secondary schools have some of the lowest school engagement rates around the world, with rates dropping amongst the fastest following the pandemic. That’s according to UCL researchers who analysed data from participating countries in the recent Trends in International Maths and Science study (TIMSS). The researchers found also that girls in year 9 in participating countries around […]
Collabs between business and universities drop
The latest Higher Education Business and Community Interaction (HE-BCI) survey has revealed a fall in university-business collaboration and the broader knowledge exchange environment. Headline findings from the 2023–24 data include: “University–business collaboration remains one of the most powerful tools for turning innovative ideas into real-world solutions and driving economic growth,” said Rosalind Gill, Head of Policy and […]
VIDEO: Education Forum 2025: Everything you need to know!
One event, two days, and all the top education facilities and technology providers in the same place for you to meet, network and learn with this September. Here’s what to expect… The Education Forum is a focused event, specifically organised for senior professionals who are directly responsible for their organisation’s Education requirements, as well as for those […]
Schools and colleges encouraged to complete online safety reviews
Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) states ‘schools and colleges should consider carrying out an annual review of their approach to online safety’: To help support schools, edtech charity, LGfL-The National Grid for Learning has developed a free Online Safety Audit to reflect changes to the DfE Standards for filtering and monitoring. The downloadable Word document has two broad sections with questions on: Curriculum, […]
ENVIRONMENTAL x HEALTH & SAFETY MONTH: The path to greener campuses and safer spaces
Sustainability and safety are no longer treated as separate concerns on school, college, and university campuses – they are increasingly viewed as interconnected pillars of responsible facilities management. Senior estates and facilities professionals across the education sector are adopting integrated strategies that improve both environmental performance and health & safety (H&S) outcomes, while aligning with national net-zero […]
Aston University secures £35.5m grant towards Net Zero journey
Aston University has been awarded a £35.5 million grant from the UK Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme to support its transformation into a Net Zero carbon campus. The funding, run by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and delivered by Salix, will revolutionise how the campus operates. A state-of-the-art Green Energy Centre will be […]
FM & MAINTENANCE MONTH: Best practice for creating safe and accessible Learning environments
It almost goes without saying that creating safe and accessible learning environments is a top priority for Facilities Management (FM) and Estates professionals in schools, colleges, and universities. With evolving health and safety regulations, fire safety mandates, security threats, and accessibility standards, educational institutions must take a proactive, technology-driven approach to ensuring safety and inclusivity on campus. By investing in fire safety […]
Special School Teachers: Where do they come from? Where do they go?
The National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) has published the second in a two-part research series, funded by the Nuffield Foundation, that looks at the workforce in special schools in England. This research looks at the dynamics of teachers in special schools. How does the leaving rate compare to the wider sector? When teachers join […]