Claim your complimentary pass for October’s Education Forum
Join us at the Education Forum – a free industry event designed to connect you with like-minded professionals and support your upcoming projects. Tuesday 6th & Wednesday 7th October Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre, London Heathrow Our attending suppliers can help you in many areas, such as: Health & Safety Project Management Refurbishment Energy Management Building Maintenance […]
May 2026 is Catering Month on Education Briefing – Make sure your solutions are part of the story!
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 solutions to help your institution with Catering. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help education buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if […]
ENVIRONMENTAL x HEALTH & SAFETY MONTH: Managing risk in busy primary and secondary schools
Primary and secondary school estates are among the most dynamic environments facilities managers oversee. With high footfall, diverse age groups and constant movement throughout the day, maintaining a safe environment demands active, day-to-day risk management. Schools attending the Education Forum are increasingly adopting practical, preventative approaches to manage safety across busy campuses… Understanding the unique risk profile Unlike […]
5 Minutes With… Veejay Lingiah, CEO at FlashAcademy
As schools face mounting budget pressures and rising expectations, procurement leaders are under increasing pressure to deliver measurable impact from edtech investments. Veejay Lingiah (pictured), CEO of FlashAcademy®, shares his perspective on how AI, centralised decision-making and a sharper focus on outcomes are reshaping the education procurement landscape… Tell us about your company, products and […]
Register now: Free CPD EAL conference in Plymouth on April 30th
Schools across the Southwest and beyond are invited to attend an in-person EAL conference in Plymouth on 30th April, hosted by FlashAcademy®. Improving outcomes for EAL learners is designed for senior leaders, EAL coordinators and classroom practitioners. The event will focus on improving outcomes for multilingual learners through practical, interactive CPD that can be taken away and implemented by schools and trusts. Places are limited and allocated via registration. […]
Aston University energy centre project offers blueprint for low-carbon campus estates
Aston University has begun construction of a new Carbon Neutral Energy Centre, signalling a major step forward in the decarbonisation of higher education estates and offering a practical model for FM leaders managing complex campus environments. The Birmingham-based project, backed by a £35.5 million grant from the UK Government’s Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme, will replace […]
Why AI must be embraced in education while acknowledging its limitations
By Dr Jenny Stewart, Eduqas Artificial intelligence is moving rapidly from a futuristic concept to an everyday presence in classrooms, workplaces and the creative industries. For educators, the question is no longer whether students will encounter AI tools, but how we help them understand and use them responsibly. Across the screen industries in particular, AI […]
FM & MAINTENANCE MONTH: Adapting campus maintenance models to new space demands
School estates across the UK are undergoing a quiet but significant shift. As timetabling becomes more flexible and campuses open up to wider community use, facilities and estates leaders at the Education Forum are being challenged to rethink how buildings are maintained, cleaned and secured. The traditional model of a school operating within fixed hours […]
SEND system under strain as councils face rising demand and limited resources, report warns
Local authorities across England are struggling to meet demand for SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) services, with a new report warning that many councils are being ‘set up to fail’ under current system pressures. The research, funded by the Nuffield Foundation and led by Professor Robert Thomas at the University of Manchester, examines how […]
Secure your place at the Education Forum
Your free place at the Education Forum is still available – confirm that you will be joining us in October! This event provides the best experience for all Education establishments looking to explore a diverse range of key industry solution providers. Click Here To Register Tuesday 6th & Wednesday 7th October 2026 Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre, […]