The Education Estates Strategy Changes Everything for Facilities Management in 2026
Why schools now need stronger estate visibility, better planning, and more confidence to procure beyond default routes For years, too much of estates management in education has been shaped by
Ofsted’s Inspection Pilot Signals New Opportunities for Education Suppliers
Ofsted’s new pilot to involve more serving school and college leaders in inspections could mark an important shift in how accountability is viewed across the education sector. The move is
Stronger Allergy Protections Coming to UK Schools
Schools across England will soon be required to introduce stronger protections for pupils with allergies under new government plans aimed at improving safety and reducing preventable medical emergencies in education
DfE’s 10-Year Education Estates Strategy
How UK Schools Can Deliver Full Decarbonisation (LED + Solar PV + ASHP) This Summer 2026 – Net Zero Ready, Data-Ready and Zero Disruption Following last week’s feature in The
Scottish School Data Infrastructure 2026–2036
National MIS Procurement Signals Major System Review Across Scotland Scotland’s national school data system is entering a period of formal review. SEEMiS Group LLP has initiated procurement planning for a
UK Schools: Solar, LED & Full Decarbonisation Without Disruption
From Vision to Reality: How UK Schools Can Deliver Solar PV, LED Upgrades & Full Decarbonisation This Summer 2026 – Without Disruption Last week’s feature in The School Network highlighted
Major Child Online Safety Measures Under Landmark Consultation
Parents, guardians, and young people across the UK are being urged to shape the country’s next steps on children’s digital wellbeing, as the UK Government opens the world’s most ambitious consultation on social media today (Monday 2 March). The consultation
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
