Former chair of education committee loses seat in parliament

Neil Carmichael, previous chair of the education select committee, has lost his seat in parliament to his Labour opponent David Drew.....read more

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NEWS

Scottish Teachers threaten to boycott controversial tests

According to The Herald Scotland, teachers are threatening to boycott controversial classroom tests for primary and secondary school pupils.....read more

Exam board apologises following A Level psychology exam mistake

Exam board OCR has apologised for “poorly wording” an A Level psychology test question, BBC has reported.....read more

One in five schools used as polling stations

Over twenty-two per cent of schools are being used as polling stations, with hundreds having to close completely, according to Schools Week research.....read more

Apprenticeships predicted to grow 59 per cent this year

Apprenticeship hiring is expected to increase by 59 per cent, a survey by the Association of Graduate Recruiters suggests.....read more

FEATURES

Taking parents on the learning journey

How Sandon JMI School in Hertfordshire has effectively communicated with parents to encourage them to support and get involved with pupils’ learning.....read more

A call for more IT resources

The British Educational Suppliers Association has launched a campaign to highlight the impact of the sharp drop in resources expenditure in UK schools over the past two years......read more

EVENTS

Southern Education and Academies Show 2017

28th June, FIVE Venue, Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre
Join us at the Southern Education and Academies Show 2017 on Wednesday 28th June. This FREE one-day event provides a great opportunity for networking, idea-sharing and learning, through the high-level conference, inspirational workshops and a comprehensive exhibition of leading suppliers of key services for schools, colleges and academies.....read more

Garran Lockers

Garran Lockers is one of the UK’s fastest growing locker manufacturers. The company has over 50 years’ experience designing and manufacturing top quality steel lockers for catering and green keeping staff, emergency services, education and leisure facilities. Garran Lockers forms part of the Ice Locker Group.....read more

Norse

Norse is a one-stop-shop educational Facilities Management provider. Services include cleaning, catering, building/grounds maintenance, architectural property services including design, planning applications and project management, environmental services, recycling/waste management, security and transport. With a portfolio of over 1000 schools and academies, Norse is a leading FM supplier to the education sector.....read more

Microspot

Looking to apply 2D or 3D design to your classroom? Well look no further than MacDraft Pro, the affordable, powerful and easy to use CAD software for Mac, with predrawn content libraries, built in templates, and DWG/DXF export to get your designs onto the CNC or Laser Cutter!.....read more

Misco

Misco has thirty years’ experience in providing ICT products and services to schools across the UK. As one of Europe’s leading IT resellers of technology products and solutions, our team has the ability to provide service and support for the whole ICT life-cycle.....read more

Classic Security Solutions

Classic Security Solutions are your “one-stop-shop” for maintenance and installation of security systems for lock-down systems, automated gates and doors, intruder and fire alarms systems, access control and cctv. Classic will take the whole security management task off your shoulders, relieving you of the burden and saving you time and money.....read more

Swiftclean

Swiftclean provides expert kitchen extract fire safety cleaning; Legionella control risk assessments; fire damper drop testing; specialist ventilation hygiene cleaning and several associated hygiene services. We offer special discount packages for schools giving you great value for money. Check our website, email us or contact us on 0800 114 3414 .

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