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
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
UK Schools: Solar, LED & Full Decarbonisation Without Disruption
Summer 2026 School Estates Feature From Vision to Reality How UK schools can deliver Solar PV, LED upgrades and full decarbonisation this summer — safely, on time and without disruption
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
DfE Confirms Green Light for School Solar PPAs as 2026 Begins
Department for Education formally confirms that the 2025 pause on solar Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for schools has been lifted, unlocking renewed momentum for rooftop solar across the education estate.
NHS staff to train teachers to spot eating disorders
Teachers, school nurses, and GPs will be offered NHS support to spot the early signs of eating disorders, so no child is left to ‘suffer in silence’. The NHS has