NEWS
Maths teacher bursaries to increase but upfront payments to be reduced
The bursary for new maths teachers is set to increase by £10,000, however, to encourage them to teach for longer the upfront amount will decrease.....read more
British music at risk due to subject neglect in schools
New music is at risk because the subject is being neglected in schools, the head of UK music has said.....read more
Anxiety caused by school bullying reduces over time, study says
Depression and anxiety caused by bullying during childhood will decrease over time, a new study suggests.....read more
Two-thirds of pupils would not mind if social media did not exist
Almost two-thirds of secondary school pupils would not mind if social media had never been invented, a new survey has found.....read more
Independent school pupils feel more ready for university, survey finds
State-educated pupils feel less prepared for university in comparison to those which attend an independent school, a new survey has shown.....read more
FEATURES
The benefits of a cashless canteen
Cashless systems are slowly becoming the norm in schools, making it easier for payments to be processed and saving administration time. Education Business explores this trend.....read more
Campaigning for cladding checks and sprinklers
Following the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower, school unions have called for the government to survey all schools for combustible cladding and to fit all schools with fire sprinklers.....read more
EVENTS
EduTech 2017
6th - 7th October 2017, Olympia, London
A New Education technology show opens at Olympia. EduTech is supported by NAHT, NAPE and media partners Education Technology, Independent Education Today, Academy Today magazines and media event supporters Education Business magazine. Edutech is designed for UK educational professionals and practitioners and aims to provide practical tips and guidance on how to get the best out of technology. The event is free to attend for Education professionals and practitioners. Pre-register to guarantee entry and to book your free seminar session.....read more
Education Estates 2017
1st - 2nd November, Manchester Central, Manchester
Education Estates focuses on the funding, design, build, management and maintenance of schools, colleges and universities across the UK. The conference is complimentary for those directly employed in schools, colleges, universities and local authorities (includes governors and independent schools). Delegate rates apply for everyone else wishing to attend the conference.....read more
SPONSORS
S+B UK
S+B UK is one of the UK's leading specialist in the design, manufacture and installation of innovative furniture systems for Science, Food Tech and STEM Classrooms. We have 40 years experience in creating new state of the art educational environments and turning old fashioned classrooms into fabulous new learning spaces.....read more
Axis
Axis provides building fabric repairs, maintenance and refurbishment projects across education estates. From small primary schools to large universities, we refurbish single class-rooms right up to the entire campus’, always providing expert advice and a professional approach to delivering cost effective, safe and effective building improvement.....read more
Crystal Facilities Management
Crystal Facilities Management has invaluable experience in assisting the education sector with their building needs. Whether scheduled or reactive works, we take great care to understand the detail within the specifications and scope of works whilst delivering a planned and time efficient operation to fulfil the needs of every customer.....read more
Intratest
Make sure your structural assets are safe. There’s more to Structural and Non-Destructive Testing than Meets the Eye. Simply put, Structural Testing is used to check the integrity of metal structures, including street lighting columns, to ascertain the risk of collapse, or failure, that may cause harm to persons, or property. Ideally the testing methods used will.....read more
Travel Places
Operating in over 40 countries, Travel Places provide fully flexible, tailor-made tours to compliment the national curriculum. Our team have over 50 years’ experience in sports and education travel and are on hand to help 24/7 – so wherever the journey, you and your students are always in safe hands.....read more
Norse
Norse, one of the UK’s most dynamic and fast-growing Facilities Management services providers, is dedicated to working with the Education Sector, offering experience and stability in times of economic pressure. Norse helps ease the financial pressures of its 1000+ educational establishments portfolio through efficiency savings, typically well over 10 percent.....read more
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