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
The School Buying Reset 2026: Why Schools Need to Move Beyond Framework Dependency
The School Buying Reset 2026: Why Schools Need to Move Beyond Framework Dependency A new six-part series exploring how schools can build greater procurement confidence and access a wider, more
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
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
DfE Strategy 2026 | Net Zero School Estates How UK Schools Can Deliver Full Decarbonisation This Summer 2026 LED lighting, Solar PV and ASHP upgrades — net zero ready, data-ready
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
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
Office Watercoolers That Support Wellness, Focus, and Hydration
Supplier Insight Supporting Healthy School Environments with Reliable Drinking Water Creating a healthy school environment goes beyond classrooms and curriculum. It includes the small, everyday essentials that help students and
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
The School Network | 2026 Net Zero Feature How UK Schools Can Power Their Net-Zero Journey in 2026 Solar PV, LED lighting, battery storage and future-ready heat pumps are helping
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
