The School Buying Reset 2026: What the Procurement Act 2023 Really Changes for Schools and Trusts
The Procurement Act 2023 does not remove compliance — it gives schools greater flexibility, transparency and scope to engage the wider market with confidence. Here’s what that actually means in
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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