Upgrading School Sports Facilities: How to get more from existing spaces – A practical guide
Schools do not always need a brand-new sports hall or major capital project to improve their PE and physical activity provision. For many schools, academies and Multi-Academy Trusts, the greater opportunity lies in making existing school sports facilities work harder. A tired sports hall can potentially be revitalised through better flooring, court markings and equipment. Underused […]
There are just 3 delegate places left at the Education Forum – Secure yours today!
The Education Forum is just around the corner, and with only three delegate places remaining, now is the time to secure your place. Taking place on 6th & 7th October at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre London Heathrow, the Forum brings together senior education professionals for two days of valuable networking, expert insight and focused conversations […]
Safer Schools: How technology is transforming security and safeguarding
With the emergence of new UK legislation like Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and Martyn’s Law, security has become a growing focus for those working in education. Many schools already have safeguarding procedures in place, but often question whether their current systems meet best practice. Legacy on-premise systems tend to make investigations slow and […]
School Sports Equipment: A buyer’s guide to choosing equipment and suppliers
From footballs and athletics equipment to basketball systems, gymnastics apparatus and fitness products, schools can require a surprisingly broad range of sports equipment. But procurement should involve much more than working through a catalogue. Equipment needs to support the curriculum, accommodate different ages and abilities, withstand intensive use and fit safely within the spaces available. […]
EBFP – Protecting People. Securing Places. Preparing Education for What Comes Next
EBFP is an award-winning fire, security and life-safety specialist supporting schools, academies, colleges and multi-site education trusts with practical, proportionate and joined-up solutions. At this year’s Education Forum, our focus is not simply on individual systems or products. We want to help education leaders look at the bigger picture: how fire safety, security, access control, […]
Your lighting could be costing your education estate more than you think
And we’re not just talking about the energy bill. For education estates and facilities teams, the cost of lighting goes far beyond electricity consumption. Ageing or poorly controlled lighting can mean unnecessary energy use, increasing maintenance demands, time-consuming emergency testing and spaces operating at full output when occupancy or daylight simply doesn’t require it. Then […]
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 […]