AI-powered phishing and scams in schools: A guide for teachers

By Gareth Jelley, Cyber Security Lead at edtech charity LGfL – The National Grid for Learning Cybersecurity threats facing schools are becoming more sophisticated, with AI-powered phishing and scams emerging as one of the most significant challenges. Unlike traditional phishing attempts, which were often easy to identify because of spelling mistakes or suspicious wording, today’s […]
Modular Classrooms: Comparing buildings, costs and delivery models

Schools across the UK are under increasing pressure to create high-quality teaching spaces while balancing constrained budgets, changing pupil numbers and ambitious sustainability targets. Whether responding to rising enrolment, replacing ageing buildings or creating specialist learning environments, many education providers are considering modular classrooms as an alternative to traditional construction. Modern modular buildings have evolved […]
Creating Better Learning Environments

At Grosvenor Contracts, we specialise in providing tailored interiors and maintenance solutions for the education sector — helping schools, colleges, and universities maintain spaces that are safe, compliant, and inspiring. From classrooms and lecture halls to libraries and student accommodation, we deliver expert services including curtain and blind installation, re-upholstery, window manifestation, and ongoing cleaning […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: 3BM – Property service specialists to the public and private sectors

3BM is an architectural practice based in London with a team of 34 full time staff delivering projects across the education, public and community sectors. As part of the RSK Group, we benefit from a national network of offices and access to a broad range of multi-disciplinary consultancy services. This allows us to draw upon […]
August 2026 is Buildings & Furniture 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 August we’re focusing on solutions to help your institution with Buildings & Furniture It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help education buyers find the best products and services available today. […]
Interactive Displays and Digital Screens in Education: Supplier questions

Interactive displays have become a core part of teaching and learning across schools, colleges and universities. Supporting everything from collaborative lessons and multimedia presentations to hybrid learning and student engagement, these technologies are helping educators create more dynamic classroom environments. However, selecting the right technology involves more than comparing screen sizes and prices. Education leaders […]
Sustainable re-upholstery solutions for the education sector

By Grosvenor Contracts In educational environments, furniture endures constant use — from classrooms and libraries to student accommodation and staff spaces. Over time, wear and tear can take its toll, leading many institutions to consider costly replacements. Grosvenor Contracts offers a smarter, more sustainable solution: bespoke re-upholstery services designed to extend asset lifespan, enhance comfort, and align […]
It’s time to book your solutions a place at the Ed.Tech Summit 2027

The Ed.Tech Summit is a highly focused, meet-the-buyer event designed to help you build meaningful business connections with active, pre-qualified senior Education Technology buyers Through a bespoke itinerary of one to one meetings, you will engage directly with senior decision makers who are actively seeking new solutions and suppliers for their organisation. We provide in depth intelligence into […]
Introducing Education Technology Insights magazine

Education Technology Insights magazine, available in both print and digital formats, explores the transformative impact of technology on education, shifting from teacher-centred to student-centred learning. We highlight the adoption of technologically enhanced modules, network access, security, and continuous improvement in educational systems. Through a peer-learning approach, we showcase how technology benefits educational institutes and empowers […]
Classroom AV Equipment: Buyer guide for schools

Whether supporting classroom collaboration, hybrid learning, presentations or specialist teaching environments, the right audiovisual (AV) equipment can improve engagement, accessibility and educational outcomes. However, selecting the right technology involves more than comparing product specifications. School business managers, IT leaders and estates teams must balance educational needs with budgets, infrastructure, maintenance requirements and long-term value. This […]