NEWS

Speedier conversion-process needed for inadequate schools, finds NAO report

The National Audit Office (NAO), the government’s spending watchdog, has released a report into the academy conversion process of maintained schools.....read more

£3 million for language learning in Scotland

Schools in Scotland will be allocated £3 million this year to support pupils learning additional languages.....read more

Free school meals considered for Glasgow P4 children

Glasgow City Council will discuss the possibility of providing free school dinners for all children in Primary 4 during its budgetary discussions.....read more

Call for schools to take part in later-school-day study for teenagers

Sleep experts from Universities of Birmingham, Oxford and Aberdeen are leading a study looking at teenagers sleep patterns and testing whether a later school start time could benefit them.....read more

Inquiry into impact of social media and screen-use

Parliament wants the views and experiences of children, schools and youth organisations on the impact of social media usage and screen time on young people's health.....read more

FEATURES

Restoring music in schools

Restore the Music UK is a newly launched charity which seeks to reinstate access to music for every child in primary and secondary schools across London.....read more

Prioritise outdoor play to give pupils an advantage

While there is around a one in 20 chance of a fire breaking out in a school, the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire has fuelled the debate about whether sprinklers should be mandatory in English schools.....read more

EVENTS

The Academies Event 2018

28 February, Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester
Hear from the Northern Education Trust, NGA, FASNA, ASCL and more at the Academies Event. The largest academies expo in the North, with 300 delegates expected. Industry leading speakers will offer insights into successful governance, financial management and leadership. Complimentary places for education professionals. Register now.

The Education Show 2018

15-17 March, NEC, Birmingham
Now in its 28th year, the Education Show has become the recognised event for educators to experience the latest and most innovative education resources on the market.....read more

SPONSORS

ISS Facility Services Education

ISS Facility Services Education has been crowned the Education Caterer of the Year at this year’s Foodservice Catey Awards.The awards ceremony run by The Caterer celebrates contract catering employees across the UK and commends teams shaping the world of foodservice. This is the second success for ISS in this category.....read more

Safety Technology International Ltd

False fire alarms are costly and disruptive to a school. This act causes inconvenient evacuations, affecting valuable teaching time by causing disruption amongst staff and pupils. There is a solution! Fitting a tough polycarbonate cover from Safety Technology International will help prevent an accidental or malicious false alarm in your education establishment.....read more

Schools Broadband

Internet enabled telephony is saving schools serious money. Developments in telephony technology have opened up a whole new world of opportunities for schools to make serious savings on their telephone call and line rental costs. SIP phone lines (or channels) run over your school's broadband, replacing the need for traditional telephone lines.....read more

Fujitsu Scanning

Understand more about how Fujitsu Scanning solutions can help support administration processes, increase collaboration between pupils, staff members and parents, enable GDPR compliance and help address areas the upcoming deadline will bring such as increased Subject Access Requests, retention periods and audit trails as well as improving the learning experience.....read more

Stage Systems

Portable staging from Stage Systems creates temporary performance platforms. Simple designs from kits, standard stock or bespoke solutions produce excellent results. We also have a full range of educational furniture which is developed in consultation with schools and local authorities to create modular furniture which is functional, flexible, and fun.....read more

Surface 360

Levato Mono Porcelain paver system from Surface 360; designed for rapid installation over most surfaces including delicate waterproofing systems. 20mm thick porcelain pavers - highly abrasion and stain resistant, frost proof and R11 slip resistance - the ideal ‘floating floor’ system for balconies and roof terraces– residential and commercial alike.....read more

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