• Thu. Feb 26th, 2026

New DfE Ventilation & Air Quality Guidance

What Every School Leader Needs to Know – And How to Act Today Today the Department for Education published its refreshed guidance on ventilation and air quality in schools and

Supporting Healthy, Hydrated Learning Environments with Office Watercoolers

Creating a healthy school environment goes beyond classrooms and curriculum. It includes the small, everyday essentials that help students and staff feel comfortable, focused, and ready to learn. Reliable access

The Day the SEND Wars Ended: DfE’s 2026 Schools White Paper

What Every Ambitious Leader Needs to Know (And No One Else Is Saying) Today, something rare happened in education policy: the Government didn’t tinker. It transformed. In a single, coordinated

Solar-Powered Schools: Driving UK Decarbonisation in 2026 – An Expert Co-Feature with Good Eco Group

As 2026 unfolds, UK schools face a defining moment in their sustainability journey. With mandatory Climate Action Plans (CAPs) and sustainability leads now in place across England (deadline September 2025),

Advancing School Digital Maturity and Resilience: Expert Guidance Post-Connect the Classroom

The Connect the Classroom (CtC2) programme has marked a turning point for UK schools. The February 2026 evaluation by CooperGibson Research reveals clear successes: average internet download speeds increased significantly

Map the Future of Your School at the Schools & Academies Show 2026

If you’re shaping strategy for the year ahead, reviewing budgets, or planning long-term improvement across your school or trust, the Schools & Academies Show at Excel London on 7th May

MP Urges Government to Overhaul School Minibus Safety Regulations After 30-Year Campaign

In a passionate House of Commons debate on February 12, Labour MP Sarah Edwards (Tamworth) called for sweeping reforms to school minibus safety, highlighting a “two-tier system” that leaves state

Rethinking School Uniform in 2026: Practical, Affordable and Inclusive

Recent reporting by the BBC News highlighted a secondary school in Derby taking a decisive step: from September, pupils will no longer be required to wear the traditional blazer, shirt

Post-Connect the Classroom Opportunity

The DfE’s 2026 evaluation confirms progress — and signals the next phase for schools The publication of the Department for Education’s Connect the Classroom Evaluation (February 2026) provides the clearest

The Schools & Academies Show Returns to Excel London in May 2026

The Schools & Academies Show is back at the Excel London in May 2026, bringing together thousands of education leaders from across the UK for a day focused on strategy,

Creating Safer School Environments Through Smart Reliable Security

For schools, security is about far more than systems and technology. It is about creating a safe, calm environment where pupils can learn, staff can work confidently, and parents can

Securing Funding and Optimizing Spend for UK School Estates in 2026 – A Forward-Thinking Path to Excellence

Recapping: We’ve covered announcements and needs; now, as our network schools, seize 2026’s funding to excel. Picture optimized spends creating thriving environments— with £67 billion in core budgets and multi-year