October 2026 is Classroom Equipment 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 October we’re focusing on solutions to help your institution with Classroom Equipment. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help education buyers find the best products and services available today. So, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Data protection tips for post-16 educators using AI
Further education and skills providers are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence into everyday tasks, from lesson planning and learner support tools to timetabling, assessment support and workforce administration. As this reliance on AI grows, so does the need for robust data protection services to keep learner and staff information secure. This uptick in use is not likely to stall any […]