Competition searches for best early years apps
A competition to find the best educational apps for young children has been launched by the government as part of a push to encourage disadvantaged parents to kick-start early language and literacy skills at home. Families in 12 pilot areas around the country will get free access to a choice of two of the highest-quality […]
Education Forum: Everything you need to know
Would you like join 60 of your education procurement peers for two days of learning and networking at the Education Forum? 18 & 19 November 2019 – Whittlebury Hall, Northamptonshire This unique event is entirely FREE for you to attend – simply reserve your place here for the opportunity to:- Source new innovative and budget-saving […]
The FM Christmas Party is back – RSVP today!
The FM Christmas Party is returning for 2019, once again hosted by our sister title Facilities Management Forum and the Facilities Management Journal and taking place on Wednesday, November 27th at BEAT London. Yes, we know we’re in the middle of summer, but we’re already looking ahead to the Christmas party season – and we’d […]
Government finds £33.5 million to support school improvements
High-performing academy trusts are being encouraged to grow and support more schools across England, supported by £17 million announced by the Education Secretary Damian Hinds. The Trust Capacity Fund will be used by high performing academy trusts to build on rising standards in sponsored academy schools, by ensuring they can provide support to communities and […]
End-users in education vulnerable to phishing
A cybersecurity training study has revealed phishing identification and data protection are the top problem areas for end-users, particularly in sectors such as education. The conclusion comes via Proofpoint’s fourth annual Beyond the Phish report, which examines end user understanding of a broad range of cybersecurity topics and best practices. The report features analysis of data related […]
Do you specialise in Buildings & Furniture 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 August we’re focusing on Buildings & Furniture. 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 supplier of Buildings […]
Can you join us at the Education Forum?
There’s a free VIP place reserved for you at the Education Forum – Can you join 60 of your peers for two days of learning and networking? 18 & 19 November 2019 – Whittlebury Hall, Northamptonshire This unique event is entirely FREE for you to attend – simply reserve your place here for the opportunity […]
Does your educational institution need security solutions?
We will have around 60 senior security professionals and the best suppliers attending this autumn’s Total Security Summit. Would you like to join them? 14 & 15 October 2019 – The Midland Hotel, Manchester The Total Security Summit is a unique event that gives industry suppliers and security professionals the opportunity to meet and discuss upcoming […]
Orbis Abbey Rose welcomes first pupils with complex autism needs
Orbis Abbey Rose in Gloucestershire has welcomed its first pupils into its newly registered specialist school and residential service for children with complex needs associated with autism. Orbis Education and Care has spent the past 12 months re-modelling the service, which is located on a 17-acre site in Tewkesbury, into a state-of-the-art school and residential service comprised of 10 classrooms, […]
Private schools boost for children in care
More children growing up in care are to benefit from places at top private schools, as well as mentoring and access to sports and music facilities, as part of a new government funding initiative. Ten teams will work across the country to identify opportunities in independent schools for young people in care, where it is […]