Powering Education Efficiently: Why UK Schools and Universities Should Partner with UAC Team for Energy Management
In today’s climate of rising operational costs and growing sustainability demands, energy management has become a key priority for UK educational institutions. From primary schools and academies to colleges and…
Leading the Change: New DfE Policy Empowers Academy Trusts to Invest in Solar with Confidence
A Turning Point for Schools Schools have long stood at the forefront of change—in education, in community values, and increasingly, in sustainability. Today, the Department for Education (DfE) has taken…
New Fire Safety Responsibilities for Schools: What BS 5839‑1:2025 and the Academy Trust Handbook Mean for You
Understanding the Changes Ahead This year marks a pivotal shift in how schools must manage fire safety. Two major developments have come into effect: BS 5839‑1:2025, the newly updated British Standard…
Back To Basics: Reclaiming Control Of Utilities In UK Schools
How data, procurement, and smarter systems are helping schools trim costs and boost sustainability As inflationary pressures ripple through the public sector, schools are being forced to look more closely…
Critical but Overlooked: Why Fire Safety and Asbestos Should Top Your Estates Agenda in 2025/26
In a year where compliance standards are tightening and funding windows are closing fast, fire safety and asbestos remain two of the most urgent—and consistently overlooked—priorities in school estates planning.…
Facilities Forward: How School Leaders Can Build Safer, Smarter Estates in 2025/26
This year, facilities leadership isn’t optional—it’s mission-critical. With billions in capital funding, new safety risks in focus, and climate resilience climbing the agenda, the 2025/26 academic year marks a generational…
Wellbeing After the Bell: How Schools Are Supporting Pupils and Staff Beyond the Timetable
In the past, school wellbeing was largely confined to pastoral care within the school day. But in 2025, that’s no longer enough. Rising anxiety among pupils, staff burnout, cost-of-living stress,…
Smart Solutions for Growing Demand: Modular Classrooms in England’s Overcapacity and SEN Challenge
A PRESSING NEED IN ENGLISH SCHOOLS In England, schools are facing unprecedented demand for space—particularly in areas experiencing rapid population growth and increased identification of pupils with Special Educational Needs…
Tutors International Welcomes First-Ever Level 7 Qualification for Tutors
Tutors International warmly welcomes the launch of the new Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Tutoring (PGCert PT), developed by Qualified Tutor in partnership with the University of Worcester. This groundbreaking Level…