Register Now: Free CPD EAL Conference in Manchester on 25th June
Schools across Greater Manchester and beyond are invited to attend an in-person EAL conference in Manchester on Thursday 25th June, hosted by FlashAcademy®. Improving outcomes for EAL learners is designed for senior leaders, EAL coordinators and classroom practitioners. The event will focus on assessment, evidencing and achievement for multilingual learners through practical, interactive CPD that can be […]
UK games sector skills gaps highlight growing need for industry-aligned education investment
Persistent skills shortages in the UK games industry are placing renewed focus on the role of colleges and universities in delivering industry-ready graduates, according to TIGA’s latest Skills, Training and Education in the Games Industry 2026 report. While shortages have eased during the recent industry downturn, with the proportion of studios reporting gaps falling from […]
Report highlights inequality in school food education despite strong public backing
A new national polling report has revealed widespread public support for food education in England’s schools, but warns that provision remains fragmented and unequal, with significant implications for delivery and facilities planning. The report, Hungry for Change, published by The School of Artisan Food’s Best Food Forward programme with research from Public First, surveyed more […]
Supply teaching agencies are strategic partners – not stopgaps, says Teaching Tomorrow
As recruitment targets continue to fall short, pupil needs grow more complex, and behaviour challenges grow, the education workforce is under pressure like never before. But while supply teaching agencies are often treated as a short-term fix, the reality is that they are now playing a long-term, strategic role in keeping education functioning. According to 2025’s […]
Reducing shame: Rethinking behaviour management in education
By Dr Leanne Johnson, Head of Trauma Informed Practice and Standards, Outcomes First Group There is no louder warning bell than the latest statistics around staff and pupil wellbeing and increasing suspensions and permanent exclusions. ‘Persistent disruptive behaviour’ has long been linked to children and young people with social emotional and mental health (SEMH) and/or […]
NFER: Inequalities in educational outcomes must be reduced to avoid decline in ‘high risk’ roles
A report from The National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) has warned that around 12 million people in England work in occupations such as administrative, secretarial and sales roles, which are projected to decline by 2035. The analysis adds that over one million jobs could be lost from these declining – or ‘high-risk’ – occupations, […]
Building skills outside the classroom
Fleur Sexton, Deputy Lieutenant West Midlands and CEO of PET-Xi – one of the most hard-hitting and dynamic training providers in the UK with a reputation for success with the hardest to reach – discusses how providing extracurricular opportunities for young people can help build success and narrow the disadvantage gap… Results from a nationwide […]
World Youth Skills Day: Building skills for a new era of innovation
World Youth Skills Day is an opportunity to celebrate the educators equipping young people with the skills they need to thrive in today’s workplace. It’s also a reminder that much more must be done to ensure new generations are prepared for the transformative changes occurring to the way we work. With AI now ranking as […]
5 creative career paths that never existed before – and the skills industry needs to fulfil them
As demand for creative roles booms across a variety of industries, The Interaction Design Foundation online school has revealed five creative career and study paths for students to explore that never existed before. With the introduction of new products, services, technologies, and ever-evolving trends, a lot can change over a decade – including the emergence of new […]
Ofsted: Teacher training a ‘work in progress’
Teachers are not getting the high-quality training they need and struggle to find time for professional development due to their mounting workloads. An independent review published by Ofsted has found that schools understand the importance of offering professional development opportunities. However, leaders and teachers struggle to find time for training due to competing priorities. The […]