Outdoor Classrooms: Comparing practical learning spaces
Outdoor learning has moved well beyond occasional forest school sessions. Increasingly, schools, colleges and academies are investing in dedicated outdoor classrooms that support curriculum delivery, improve pupil wellbeing and make better use of available estate space. Whether creating an all-weather teaching area, an outdoor STEM space or a flexible learning environment for younger pupils, today’s […]
Why UK trusts and international school groups need an EAL strategy
By FlashAcademy® CEO Veejay Lingiah (pictured) Most school group and trust leaders can tell you exactly how SEND is tracked across their organisation. Far fewer can answer the same question about multilingual learners. As school systems scale, leadership responsibility is shifting from individual schools to building capability across entire networks. The number of state schools […]
SICO Europe – 75 Years of Innovation in Flexible Education Spaces
For 75 years, SICO has helped schools, colleges and universities make better use of their facilities through innovative mobile dining furniture and modular staging solutions. As the original innovator of mobile folding tables and portable staging, SICO transformed how education spaces could be used. Halls could be converted quickly between dining, assemblies, performances, examinations and […]
NGA report urges schools to treat governance as ‘essential infrastructure’ for system resilience
The National Governance Association (NGA) has published a report calling for school governance to be recognised as a core pillar of education system stability, rather than an optional or secondary function. Released during NGA’s 20th anniversary year, The Case for Governance argues that governing boards should be understood as a distinct form of leadership that […]
Is It Possible to Plan a School Expansion without Increasing Carbon Footprint? Balancing Sustainability and Budgets
Estates leaders face a growing pressure point: demand for space is rising, but capital budgets, carbon commitments, and operational constraints are tightening. For many education providers, school expansion is no longer simply about adding new buildings or increasing floor space. Instead, leaders are looking at how they can create additional capacity through a combination of new development, […]
It’s time to secure your place at the 2026 Education Forum!
Registration is now open for one of the most anticipated events of the year – the Education Forum. Be part of the celebration, connect with industry leaders, and discover what’s new in the world of facilities and estates. Explore what’s new across the sector at this ever-popular event that offers you the unrivalled opportunity to meet 1-2-1 […]
VIDEO: What to expect as an attendee at the Education Forum
Step inside last year’s Education Forum as we speak to experts from across the education sector. From innovative EdTech to the evolving needs of schools and institutions, hear first-hand how meaningful connections were made, ideas were sparked, and challenges were tackled. Whether you attended or are considering joining us this year this is your glimpse […]