Classroom Equipment: What schools should compare before buying
Classroom equipment is often purchased in response to an immediate need. Desks need replacing. Storage is insufficient. Furniture is showing its age. A teaching space needs to accommodate additional pupils or support a different way of learning. But individual purchasing decisions can have a much wider impact on how effectively a classroom functions. A new […]
5 Minutes With… ABUS UK’s Colston Hendy DipGAI
With education procurement teams under pressure to balance constrained budgets with growing expectations around security, compliance and long-term value, choosing the right solutions is becoming increasingly complex. We caught up with ABUS UK‘s Colston Hendy DipGAI, to discuss the impact of Martyn’s Law, the growing role of smart locking and connected access control, how AI […]
edding Return Box Programme: Making Recycling Simple for Schools
At edding, we believe sustainability should be simple, accessible and impactful, especially in schools. That’s why we’ve introduced the new edding Return Box programme: a free and effective way for schools to recycle used pens and markers while helping pupils understand the importance of recycling. Available across edding’s full education range, including whiteboard markers, colouring […]
Product Spotlight: Intelligent Key Management with ABUS Pfaffenhain Cylinders
Managing access across an education estate can be complex. From classrooms and lecture theatres to student accommodation, administration buildings and plant rooms, educational facilities require security solutions that balance protection, convenience and flexibility. ABUS UK’s range of high-security Pfaffenhain door cylinders is designed to meet these demands, offering robust physical security alongside sophisticated masterkeying capabilities […]
School Sports Facilities Maintenance: Keeping equipment safe, usable and cost-effective
Investing in sports facilities is only the beginning of their working life. Our earlier Sports Equipment & Facilities: What Education Buyers Should Compare guide explored how schools and education estates can select appropriate equipment and facilities, while Upgrading School Sports Facilities: How to Get More from Existing Spaces looked at practical ways to make current facilities work harder. There […]
The value of early procurement planning
Early planning may help schools identify opportunities to achieve value for money, reduce administrative pressures and make informed use of available budgets. Taking time in September to review anticipated and upcoming needs can help schools: A clear procurement roadmap enables schools to focus on educational priorities while maintaining financial efficiency. How Procurement Services Can Support […]
5 Minutes With… Jashan Bahad, Education Sector Manager at Portakabin
As education providers balance growing demand for space with constrained budgets, changing pupil needs and an increasing focus on inclusion, flexible estate planning is becoming more important than ever. We caught up with Jashan Bahad, Education Sector Manager at Portakabin, to discuss the growing demand for SEND provision, the role of modular construction in creating […]
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 […]